The City of Light. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate Paris with CityNav →Paris is one of the world's most visited cities, with an extensive Métro network that puts every landmark within reach. The RER connects Versailles and Charles de Gaulle airport directly to the centre.
Best pass for tourists: Navigo Découverte weekly pass
Paris has 14 public transit lines, including 10 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 28 more stations supported in CityNav
Paris has 14 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
10 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
4 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
Bus routes across Paris — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Paris has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
Stations, routes and visitor advice
Stations, routes and visitor advice
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
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Read the best places to visit in Paris →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Paris.
Open CityNav — Free →Continue with CityNav's detailed Paris Metro guide, including tickets, stations, airport connections and practical advice for first-time visitors.
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✈️ Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)All transport options to central Paris — compared✈️ Orly Airport (ORY)All transport options to central Paris — comparedEmergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Paris — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Paris Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Paris's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
The Métro runs underground within zones 1–2 in the city centre and is ideal for short hops between tourist sites. The RER is a faster regional network: RER B goes to Charles de Gaulle Airport, RER A serves Disneyland Paris, and RER C reaches Versailles — all from central Paris.
No — the Métro runs from approximately 5:30am until 1:15am on weekdays and Saturdays, and until 2:15am on Sundays. Night buses (Noctilien) cover the city after hours.
Paris has 5 zones. A standard Métro ticket covers zones 1–2 (all central Paris stations). The Navigo Découverte weekly pass covers all 5 zones — ideal if you plan to visit CDG airport, Versailles, or destinations outside the city.