Île-de-France Mobilités / RATP · EUR · verified 2026-04-15
Paris transit fares
Metro, RER (within Île-de-France), tram and bus integration
Published fares (snapshot)
Figures reflect operator-published tariffs - not a substitute for station validators or agency fare engines.
| Single t+ ticket (metro, bus, tram within validity rules) | €2.15 |
|---|---|
| Transfers | Bus/tram interchange rules differ from metro transfers; unused physical tickets refunded per operator policy. |
Rider tips
- RER suburban trips beyond Zone 2 need higher-value tickets.
- Navigo Liberté / pass products may beat single tickets daily.
Reference trip vs taxi
Same 8.0 km · 15m reference used on rideshare hub pages. Transit shows a representative single-ride amount (median of tabular rows or flat fare).
- Representative transit ride
- €2.15
- Metered taxi (standard)
- €18.49
- €16.33 – €24.74 traffic band
Live calculator
Route door-to-door with OpenStreetMap - compare metered taxi and rideshare on identical GPS distance.
Route in Paris
Transit fares stay on this page; taxi and app estimates appear after routing.
FAQ
What does a single Paris transit ride cost?
Single t+ ticket (metro, bus, tram within validity rules): 2.15 EUR before concessions (see Île-de-France Mobilités — tickets & passes).
Which agency operates this network?
Île-de-France Mobilités / RATP sets fares cited here; confirm details at Île-de-France Mobilités — tickets & passes.
Do transfers cost extra?
Bus/tram interchange rules differ from metro transfers; unused physical tickets refunded per operator policy.
Why can Paris taxis cost much more than transit?
Taxis charge regulated distance and time on curb-to-curb routing; transit spreads fixed infrastructure costs differently - compare both tools before deciding.