The Paris metro offers a variety of ticket types and travel cards, designed to cater to diverse travel needs. This guide will walk you through the different metro ticket prices, payment methods, and discounts available, ensuring you can navigate the city with ease and confidence.
From single-use tickets to multi-day passes, we’ll help you choose the best option for your journey. Additionally, we’ll provide insights into how to purchase tickets and make the most of your metro experience.
So, whether you’re planning a short trip or a longer stay, this guide has you covered for all your Paris metro needs in 2026.
Types of Travel Cards
With the upcoming end of paper tickets, these contactless cards have become the standard for using public transport in the city.
To travel, you’ll first need to purchase a travel card and then load it with the appropriate tickets or passes. This modern system provides a more flexible, durable, and eco-friendly way to navigate Paris and Île-de-France.
| TRAVEL CARDS | PRICE | TICKETS AVAILABLE |
| Navigo Easy Travel Card | €2 | Metro-Train-RER Ticket One-day Navigo travel pass Paris Visite travel pass Paris Région <> Airports ticket |
| Navigo Découverte Card | €5 | One-day Navigo travel pass (max 2 reloads) Weekly Navigo travel pass (max 2 reloads) Monthly Navigo travel pass (max 2 reloads) |
| Navigo Travel Card | Free (for residents only) | Navigo Liberté + ticket One-day Navigo travel pass Weekly Navigo travel pass Monthly Navigo travel pass |
| Navigo on Your Smartphone | Free | Metro-Train-RER Ticket Paris Visite travel pass Paris Région <> Airports ticket One-day Navigo travel pass Weekly Navigo travel pass Monthly Navigo travel pass |
1 – Navigo Easy Travel Card: Convenient for Occasional Travelers
The Navigo Easy Travel Card is a convenient and reusable option for occasional travelers and tourists in Paris. It costs €2 and can be loaded with multiple ticket types. Available at ticket machines, station offices, or via smartphone, the card is not personalized, meaning it can be shared—but each passenger must use their own during a trip.
2 – Navigo Découverte Card: For Occasional Visitors
The Navigo Découverte Travel Card is a contactless pass designed for occasional or short-term regular travelers, including tourists. It costs €5 and must be personalized with the holder’s name, photo, and an adhesive flap on an accompanying paper ticket card.
The card is strictly personal and non-transferable. It can store up to two Navigo Day, Weekly, or Monthly passes, as well as the Navigo Jeunes Week-end (for under 26s) and Anti-pollution Ticket.
3 – Navigo Travel Card: For Île-de-France Residents Only
The Navigo Travel Card is a free, contactless pass designed for residents and workers in Île-de-France who regularly use public transport.
It provides access to all transportation networks in the region and can hold a monthly or annual pass, as well as the Navigo Liberté+ ticket for pay-as-you-go travel.
4 – Navigo on Your Smartphone: A Convenient Way to Travel
For occasional and regular travelers, including tourists, the Navigo smartphone option offers a fast and easy way to purchase and validate transport tickets. If your phone and SIM card are compatible, you can load tickets onto a Navigo Travel Card or use your phone directly to travel—no physical card needed. The service is available through a free app, making it a seamless alternative to traditional paper or plastic passes.
Types of Tickets
Paris offers a variety of ticket options for its extensive public transport system. Each ticket type caters to different travel needs and provides various access levels across the metro, RER, bus, and tram networks.
Metro-Train-RER Ticket
For those looking to explore the Île-de-France region, the Metro-Train-RER ticket is your go-to option for hassle-free travel across multiple transportation networks. Whether you’re commuting between suburban train stations, riding the metro, or using the RER and express tram lines, this ticket has you covered.
How Does It Work?
The Metro-Train-RER ticket is designed for flexibility and convenience. It allows you to travel seamlessly across various railway lines within the Île-de-France region, including:
- Metro lines
- RER (Regional Express Network) lines
- Suburban train lines
- Funicular lines
- Express tram lines (T11, T12, and T13)
With a two-hour validity period, you can make transfers within the network without any additional charges. This ticket can be easily loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass or directly onto your smartphone or smartwatch, making it a user-friendly option for modern travelers.
Pricing and Discounts
As of January 1, 2026, the Metro-Train-RER ticket offers a flat fare, making it an affordable choice regardless of the distance you travel. Here’s a breakdown of the prices:
- Full Fare: €2.55 per single ticket
- Reduced Fare: €1.30 per single ticket
Eligibility for Reduced Fares
Several categories of passengers are eligible for a 50% discount on single tickets:
- Children aged 4 to 10
- Holders of the Solidarité Transport pass
- Large families with a valid pass in the Île-de-France region
- Individuals with a certified disability or French CMI (carte mobilité inclusion) card
- ONAC cardholders (single blue stripe)
- Accompanying persons of passengers with a certified disability
- Groups of 10 or more young people under 16 with a chaperone, or middle and high-school students traveling in groups of 10 with a teacher
- Groups of at least 8 children with a chaperone on a school outing or extracurricular trip organized by a primary school
Teachers and chaperones accompanying these groups also benefit from half-price tickets.
Paris Visite travel pass
For tourists seeking hassle-free travel, the Paris Visite travel pass is the perfect solution, offering unlimited access to metros, buses, trams, RER, and SNCF Transilien trains. Available for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days, this pass covers the entirety of Paris and the Île-de-France region, including popular destinations like Disneyland Paris, the Palace of Versailles, and both Orly and CDG airports.
The pass can be conveniently loaded onto a Navigo Easy card, smartphone, or smartwatch. If you opt for a Navigo Easy card, remember to write your full name on the back, as the pass is personalized and non-transferable.
Pricing:
- 1 Day: €30.60 (Adult) | €15.30 (Child 4-9)
- 2 Days: €45.40 (Adult) | €22.70 (Child 4-9)
- 3 Days: €63.80 (Adult) | €31.90 (Child 4-9)
- 5 Days: €78.00 (Adult) | €39.00 (Child 4-9)
The Paris Visite travel pass is an excellent choice for visitors who want to explore Paris without the worry of purchasing individual tickets, making your journey seamless and enjoyable.
Paris Région <> Airports ticket
For travelers heading between Paris and its airports, a special one-way airport ticket is available for €14. This ticket provides access to:
- Orly Airport: Via Metro line 14 or Orlyval
- Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport: Via RER B
You can easily purchase and load this ticket onto a Navigo Easy card or your smartphone, ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from the airport.
Learn more how to get to Paris from Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Paris-Beauvais aiports.
Navigo Liberté + ticket (for Île-de-France Residents Only)
For those looking to travel through the Île-de-France region at a lower cost and pay for journeys the following month, Navigo Liberté+ is an excellent option. This pass offers flexibility and convenience without the need for advance ticket purchases.
How Does It Work?
Once you’ve confirmed your Navigo Liberté+ subscription, simply validate your Navigo travel pass at the start of each journey. This pass allows you to travel on:
- Metros
- RER
- Suburban trains
- Buses
- Orlybus and Roissybus
- Trams and Tzen buses
- Montmartre funicular
You can also reach airports by metro and RER, excluding Orlyval.
Navigo Liberté+ can only be loaded onto personalized Navigo passes, which include your given name, surname, and photograph. Each month, your completed journeys are tallied, and the total amount is debited from your account the following month. If you don’t make any journeys, you won’t be charged.
The subscription is commitment-free; you can cancel it anytime at no cost.
Travel Duration and Connections
- Metro, RER, and Train Networks: Valid for 2 hours per journey.
- Bus and Tram Networks: Valid for 90 minutes from the last validation.
If you take a bus or tram journey before or after a rail journey, you’ll only be charged for a single trip at the price of the Metro-Train-RER Ticket, provided you comply with the specified connection times.
Pricing
The initial subscription to Navigo Liberté+ is free, and you only pay for your individual journeys with no minimum commitment period. Navigo Liberté+ offers more attractive prices, with tickets costing 20% less than single-trip tickets.
As of January 1, 2026, the pricing for Navigo Liberté+ is as follows:
- Metro, Train, RER, and Funicular: €2.04 (Full Fare) | €1.02 (Reduced Fare)
- Bus and Tram: €1.64 (Full Fare) | €0.82 (Reduced Fare)
- Orly via Metro Ligne 14: €14 (Full Fare) | €7.00 (Reduced Fare)
- Roissy CDG via RER B: €14 (Full Fare) | €7.00 (Reduced Fare)
- RoissyBus: €14 (Full Fare) | €7.00 (Reduced Fare)
Additionally, if you make multiple journeys in a single day, you will be charged a maximum of €14, excluding airport trips.
With Navigo Liberté+, you can enjoy flexible and cost-effective travel across the Île-de-France region, making it a convenient option for both residents and visitors.
Navigo Travel Passes: Find the Right Option for Your Journey
Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend explorer, or a visitor discovering Paris and Île-de-France, there’s a Navigo pass suited to your needs. These passes can be loaded onto a Navigo Travel Card, Navigo Découverte, or Navigo Easy, offering flexibility for occasional and regular travelers alike. From unlimited travel for a day, week, or month to pay-as-you-go options, here’s a breakdown of the different passes available.
One-day Navigo travel pass
For those looking to explore the Île-de-France region with unlimited travel for a single day, the One-Day Navigo Travel Pass is the perfect solution. This pass offers unrestricted access to various transportation modes, excluding airport connections.
How Does It Work?
The One-Day Navigo Travel Pass allows you to travel freely across the Île-de-France region, covering:
- Metros
- RER lines
- Buses
- Trams
- Suburban trains
However, it does not include access to airport services such as Orlyval lines, Orlybus, Roissybus, RER B stations serving Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Aéroport d’Orly station on Metro line 14.
This pass can be conveniently loaded onto any Navigo travel pass, smartphone, or smartwatch. You can have up to two One-Day Navigo Travel Passes simultaneously on your pass or device.
The pass is valid for one day, determined by the day of purchase, allowing travel within the selected zones from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. On the Noctilien bus network, the pass remains valid until 5:59 a.m. the following day.
Pricing
As of January 1, 2026, the One-Day Navigo Travel Pass is priced at €12.30 for travel within zones 1-5. You can purchase your ticket on the day of travel or up to six days in advance. For example, if you buy the pass on a Monday, you can use it for that day or any day up to and including the following Sunday.
With the One-Day Navigo Travel Pass, you can enjoy a full day of exploration in the Île-de-France region without worrying about ticketing hassles.
Weekly Navigo travel pass
For those seeking unlimited travel across the Île-de-France region for a week, the Weekly Navigo Travel Pass is an excellent choice. This pass offers unrestricted access to all public transportation modes, excluding Orlyval.
How Does It Work?
The Weekly Navigo Travel Pass allows you to travel freely within the zones you have selected. You can use all public transport modes in Île-de-France, including:
- Metro
- RER
- Bus
- Tram
- Train (except Orlyval)
The pass is available in two options:
- All Zones: Provides access to all zones.
- Two Zones: Allows travel within the selected two zones.
The pass is valid from 12:00 a.m. on Monday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday and can be purchased from the Friday of the previous week up to and including the Thursday of the current week.
The Weekly Navigo Travel Pass can be loaded onto personal Navigo passes, Navigo Découverte passes, and smartphones.
Airport Access
- If your Weekly Navigo Travel Pass covers Zone 4 or 5, you have access to Orly Airport via Metro line 14.
- If your pass covers Zone 5, you have access to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport via RER line B.
Pricing
As of January 1, 2026, the pricing for the Weekly Navigo Travel Pass is as follows:
- All Zones: €32.40
- Zones 2 to 3: €31.80
- Zones 3 to 4: €30.80
- Zones 4 to 5: €30.40
With the Weekly Navigo Travel Pass, you can enjoy a week of unlimited travel across the Île-de-France region, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for both residents and visitors.
Monthly Navigo travel pass
For those looking to enjoy unlimited travel for an entire month, the Navigo Mois (Monthly) Travel Card is the perfect solution. This pass offers unrestricted access to all public transportation modes in the Île-de-France region, excluding Orlyval.
How Does It Work?
The Navigo Mois Travel Card allows you to travel freely within the zones you have selected. You can use all public transport modes in Île-de-France, including:
- Metro
- RER
- Bus
- Tram
- Train (except Orlyval)
The pass is available in two options:
- All Zones: Provides access to all zones every day.
- Two Zones: Allows travel within the selected two zones.
Additionally, you can enjoy free and unlimited travel in all zones during:
- Weekends (from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday)
- Public holidays (from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.)
- Half-term holidays in zone C (All Saints, Christmas, winter, and spring) as defined by the French Ministry of Education
- Summer (from 12:00 a.m. on July 15 until 11:59 p.m. on August 15)
The Navigo Mois Travel Card is valid from 12:00 a.m. on the first day of the month until 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month. It can be loaded onto your personal Navigo travel card, Navigo Découverte travel card, or smartphone.
Airport Access
- If your Navigo Mois Travel Card includes Zone 4 or 5, you have access to Orly Airport via Metro line 14.
- If your pass includes Zone 5, you have access to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport via RER line B.
Pricing
As of January 1, 2026, the pricing for the Navigo Mois Travel Card is as follows:
- All Zones: €90.80
- Zones 2 to 3: €88.80
- Zones 3 to 4: €86.60
- Zones 4 to 5: €84.40
The Navigo Mois Travel Card can be purchased from the 20th of the previous month until the 19th of the month of validity. With this pass, you can enjoy a month of unlimited travel across the Île-de-France region, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for both residents and visitors.
Long-term Subscription Travel Cards
Long-term subscription travel cards offer convenient options for regular users of Paris’s public transport system. These cards provide substantial savings and flexibility for individuals who frequently travel within the city and surrounding areas.
Annual Navigo Travel Card
For those seeking unlimited travel across Paris and the Île-de-France region for an entire year, the Annual Navigo Travel Card is the ideal solution. This pass offers unrestricted access to various transportation modes, excluding Orlyval.
How Does It Work?
The Annual Navigo Travel Card allows you to travel freely within the zones you select, covering:
- Metros
- RER
- Buses
- Trams
- Trains (excluding Orlyval)
The pass is available in two options:
- All Zones: Provides access to all zones every day.
- Two Zones: Allows travel within the selected two zones (zones 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5).
Additionally, you can enjoy free and unlimited travel in all zones during:
- Weekends (from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday)
- Public holidays (from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.)
- Half-term holidays in zone C (All Saints, Christmas, winter, and spring) as defined by the French Ministry of Education
- Summer (from 12:00 a.m. on July 15 until 11:59 p.m. on August 15)
You can sign up at any time with no commitment and have the flexibility to suspend, resume, or terminate your subscription whenever you need.
Airport Access
- If your Annual Navigo Travel Card includes Zone 4 or 5, you have access to Orly Airport via Metro line 14.
- If your pass includes Zone 5, you have access to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport via RER line B.
Pricing
As of January 1, 2026, the pricing for the Annual Navigo Travel Card is as follows:
- All Zones: €90.80 per month (€998.80 annually)
- Zones 2 to 3: €88.80 per month (€976.80 annually)
- Zones 3 to 4: €86.40 per month (€950.40 annually)
- Zones 4 to 5: €84.40 per month (€928.40 annually)
Payment is made via direct debit in 11 monthly installments, with a €7.60 administration fee added to the first installment for new subscriptions.
With the Annual Navigo Travel Card, you can enjoy a year of unlimited travel across the Île-de-France region, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for both residents and frequent visitors.
Purchasing Options
There are several efficient methods for purchasing Paris metro tickets.
Buying Tickets at Stations
Travelers can purchase tickets directly at metro and RER stations. Ticket machines are widely available and accept multiple payment methods, including credit cards and cash. These machines display options in various languages, making it accessible for international users.
Additionally, staffed ticket counters offer assistance for those who prefer a more personal interaction. At these counters, agents can recommend specific passes or ticket types based on the traveler’s needs. This option is ideal for first-time visitors who may have questions about navigating the system.
Online Purchase Methods
Online purchases provide a convenient alternative for obtaining metro tickets in Paris. The official RATP website allows users to buy single tickets and various passes in advance. This option can save time by avoiding queues at stations upon arrival.
Mobile apps also facilitate ticket purchases. Use the Île-de-France Mobilités or Bonjour RATP apps, and store tickets digitally, which eliminates the need for printed copies.
Payment Methods Accepted
The Paris Metro offers various payment methods for tickets to ensure convenience for travelers.
Ticket Vending Machines
These machines accept both cash and credit/debit cards. They are located at all metro stations.
Ticket Counters
At ticket counters, visitors can also pay with cash or cards. Staff are available to assist with purchases.
Mobile Payment
The RATP app allows users to buy tickets directly from their smartphones. It supports contactless payments, making it easy to purchase tickets on the go.
