There\u2019s no shortage of public transportation in Paris\u2014we\u2019ve got the train, metro, bus, tram and even a bike share. It\u2019s the fastest and cheapest way to get around the city, letting you pack more into your sightseeing schedule.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know, we know, the colored lines are confusing, the names of the stations are all in French and you don\u2019t want to miss a moment of street life in Paris. But life happens on the metro, too! Whether it be buskers on Line 2, views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine on Line 6 or a scenic bus journey through the Latin Quarter, public transport offers some of the best and quickest ways of accessing the City of Light. Follow our tips and tricks to access Paris\u2019 public transport like a pro!<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/figure>\n\n\n

Getting your tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are ticket machines in every main line train and metro station, all of which have an English language function. These \u201ct+\u201d tickets, at \u20ac1.90 each, can be used for a single journey on the metro, bus, tram or RER train within the city limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re making a few journeys, it\u2019s best to buy a book of 10 single-use tickets at the reduced price of \u20ac16.90. But beware: these tickets will not get you to Versailles, the airport, or any other out-of-town destination. For journeys to either of the above and other suburban destinations, you need to buy one-way tickets for a set fare, purchased at the same ticket machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know you\u2019ll be doing a lot of traveling, there\u2019s also the Paris Visite<\/a> pass, which offers unlimited five-day travel within Paris, for \u20ac38.35. If you\u2019re traveling longer distances, like to Champagne, there is a different ticket machine which is only available in mainline train stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever ticket you choose, make sure not to throw them away until your journey is complete and you\u2019ve exited the barriers at your destination! Frequent spot checks by ticket inspectors can happen on your way out of the station. You need to be holding a valid ticket to avoid the fine, which can be up to \u20ac60. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forms of public transportation in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With 301 metro stations, 16 lines and 86 iconic art deco station entrances<\/a>, Paris boasts one of the most extensive and well-serviced underground networks in the world. With frequent trains running from 5:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. daily (and later on weekends), you can zip around the city quickly and easily. This is especially handy if you need to take a load off between sightseeing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n