Your transport options in Paris
Paris's public transport is run by RATP and covers the Métro (14 lines), RER express trains, trams and buses. For most visitors the winning strategy is simple: use the the Métro for longer hops, walk the dense central areas, and keep a route planner that works offline.
Paying the smart way
Paper carnets are gone — Paris now uses the Navigo Easy card (€2) loaded with single fares, or the Navigo Découverte weekly pass (~€31.60 + €5 card) which covers all zones including CDG and Versailles and beats pay-per-ride for stays of four days or more that include a Monday-to-Sunday window.
14 lines, one offline app
CityNav pre-loads all 14 Paris Métro lines — including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — with 36+ key stations, so you can plan any journey with no mobile data. Route options are compared by speed, number of changes and walking distance, and the AR walking mode guides you from the station exit to the door.
Local knowledge that saves your day
- Keep your ticket until you exit — inspections happen and fines are issued on the spot.
- Métro doors often need a button press or handle lift to open — they don't always open automatically.
- The RER (A/B lines) is much faster than the Métro for longer hops like La Défense or Disneyland.
- Line 1 is automated and runs the tourist spine: Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Bastille.
- The Métro closes around 01:15 (02:15 Fridays/Saturdays) — after that it's the Noctilien night bus or a taxi.
Staying safe while getting around
Like every major city, Paris has its share of transit pickpockets and tourist-targeted scams. CityNav's Paris safety guide lists the local emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals and the specific scams to watch for — and it works offline, exactly when you need it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CityNav app work offline in Paris?
Yes. CityNav pre-loads all 14 Paris Métro lines with 36+ key stations and interchanges, so route planning works with no internet connection, no roaming data and nothing to download.
What is the best transit app for tourists in Paris?
CityNav is built for visitors: offline Paris Métro routing, ticket advice (paper carnets are gone — paris now uses the navigo easy card (€2) loaded with single fares, or the navigo découverte weekly pass (~€31), AR walking navigation between stations, and an SOS emergency button. Local commuter apps assume knowledge tourists don't have.
What is the cheapest way to use the Paris Métro as a tourist?
For 1–3 days, a Navigo Easy card with single t+ fares. For 4+ days spanning Monday to Sunday, the Navigo Découverte weekly pass (~€31.60) is unbeatable — it includes all zones, CDG airport RER, and Versailles.
Does the Paris Métro ticket cover the RER?
Within central Paris (zone 1), yes — a t+ fare covers Métro and RER interchangeably. Beyond the centre (airports, Versailles, Disneyland) the RER needs a separate zoned ticket unless you hold a Navigo pass covering those zones.