In 2025, travelling around Paris has become easier: there is now a single ticket for €2.50, valid for almost all journeys – metro, RER, tram, and suburban trains. But despite the simplification of fares, it is still possible to save money with daily and weekly passes, tourist cards, and Navigo Easy. Below is how to save money on public transport in Paris.
Please note: all prices are valid at the time of writing. Public transport ticket prices in Paris are subject to change, so we recommend checking the official website before travelling:www.ratp.fr.
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Single trip: how to pay and how much it costs
Once you have figured out where to go, you need to understand how to pay. The Paris transport system was simplified in 2025, but there are still many details to consider. How much do single trips cost, when is the ticket valid, where to buy it, and what exactly should not be done.
What is included in a €2.50 trip
- Metro: unlimited transfers within the metro for 2 hours
- RER and Transilien trains: within one zone (usually the centre + suburbs, but excluding airports and Disneyland)
- Important: if you transfer from a bus to the metro or vice versa, this is considered a separate trip and will require a second ticket
Tickets on the bus are more expensive and do not allow transfers
If you buy a ticket directly from the driver on the bus, it will cost €2.50 and will not allow transfers. This ticket is issued in paper form and must be kept until the end of the journey. Tickets are not sold by drivers on the metro or at RER stations.
Buses and trams: a journey costs €2, and transfers are only allowed between buses and/or trams within 90 minutes.
Navigo Easy is a €2 plastic transport card that can be loaded with discounted tickets. With it, you don’t need paper tickets, and everything works contactlessly.
Why is it beneficial?
- Single trips (€2.50 or €2.00) can be loaded in advance so you don’t overpay when boarding
- Day passes and tourist packages (e.g. Paris Visite) are available
- Saves time and money, especially if you make 3–5 trips a day.
- Suitable for tourists – no photo or registration required.
Tip: if you plan to make more than 3 trips a day, Navigo with a day pass or ticket package is the easiest way to save money.
If you plan to use transport actively, single tickets quickly become uneconomical. Below are the three main travel pass options for tourists. They differ in terms of validity, price, and additional features. Choose the one that best suits your itinerary and travel schedule:
| Travel pass | Term | Price (all zones) | Who is it suitable for? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigo Jour | 1 day | 12 € | For those who travel a lot in one day (5 trips or more) |
| Navigo Semaine | Mon–Sun | 31,60 € | For those who are in Paris for a week (starting Monday) |
| Paris Visite | 1–5 days | от 29,90 € | For active tourists – includes museums and discounts |
All three passes help you save money on public transport in Paris if you make more than three trips per day. The main thing is to focus on the duration of your trip and your plans: a museum marathon, leisurely walks, or a busy week in the suburbs will require different solutions.
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Where to buy tickets
- RATP ticket machines at all metro and RER stations
- Ticket offices at major stations
- Bonjour RATP app – if you want to download tickets directly to your Navigo Easy card
- Navigo Easy card (costs €2) – the best option if you are in Paris for more than one day
Control and re-entry
Do not throw away your ticket until the end of your journey – when exiting the RER and some metro stations, you need to tap it again or insert it into the turnstile. Ticket inspectors are very active, especially on popular tourist routes and in the suburbs – fare dodgers are fined on the spot.
Tourist discount cards
Finally, the heavy artillery. The Paris Tourist Office issues tourist cards especially for active, passionate tourists. There are several types.
The Paris Museum Pass stands out. It entitles you to free admission to more than 60 museums. The Paris Passlib’ is two in one, a Paris Visite and a museum card. The cost depends on the number of days. You can find out more about the offer by following the link.
Happy saving!
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