Paris public transport costs in 2026 are easier to understand than they used to be. A standard Metro-Train-RER journey costs €2.55, a Bus-Tram journey costs €2.05, and a dedicated public transport journey to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport costs €14.
For travelers who expect to use public transport heavily, the all-zone Navigo Day Pass costs €12.30, while the all-zone Navigo Weekly Pass costs €32.40. The important difference is that Navigo Jour excludes airport journeys, while an all-zone Navigo Week can cover airport travel on regular network services such as RER B to CDG and Metro Line 14 to Orly.
That means the cheapest option is not automatically the cheapest-looking ticket. A visitor taking two Metro trips a day may spend less with individual tickets, while someone making four or five journeys daily can reach the point where a pass becomes better value. Your arrival day also matters because Navigo Week runs from Monday through Sunday, not for seven flexible days from purchase.
This guide breaks down the official 2026 fares, explains which ticket works for each journey, compares the main Navigo options, and shows realistic transport budgets for three-, five- and seven-day Paris trips.
Prices checked for 2026. Transport fares and ticket conditions can change, so travelers should confirm the latest rules with Île-de-France Mobilités before departure.
Understanding the ticket system before your first journey makes Paris transport much easier to budget.
Paris Public Transport Costs in 2026: Prices and Ticket Basics
Paris now uses simple flat fares for most everyday public transport journeys. A standard Metro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55, a Bus-Tram ticket costs €2.05, and travel to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport uses a separate €14 airport fare.
| Ticket or pass | 2026 price | Best use | Key rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Métro-Train-RER | €2.55 | Occasional Metro, Train and RER journeys | Valid across Île-de-France except airport journeys |
| Ticket Bus-Tram | €2.05 | Occasional bus and tram journeys | Separate ticket category from Metro-Train-RER |
| Paris Région ↔ Aéroports | €14.00 | CDG and Orly airport travel | Valid on eligible Metro, Train, RER and Orlyval airport journeys |
| Navigo Jour — all zones | €12.30 | Heavy transport days | Unlimited eligible travel, but airport journeys are excluded |
| Navigo Semaine — zones 1–5 | €32.40 | Frequent travel during one calendar week | Fixed Monday-to-Sunday validity |
| Navigo Liberté+ — Metro/Train/RER | €2.04 | Eligible pay-as-you-go journeys | Requires Liberté+ enrollment |
| Navigo Liberté+ — Bus/Tram | €1.64 | Eligible pay-as-you-go bus and tram journeys | Lower than the standard €2.05 fare |
Comparing individual tickets with Navigo passes helps visitors avoid paying for more transport than they actually use.
TripsCity Insight: Do not choose a Paris transport pass by trip length alone. Count how many journeys you realistically expect to make each day and check whether your dates fit the Monday-to-Sunday Navigo Week calendar.
Paris Public Transport Costs: Which Ticket Should Most Visitors Start With?
For a walkable sightseeing itinerary, individual tickets are often the simplest choice. Two standard Metro-Train-RER journeys cost €5.10, four cost €10.20, and five cost €12.75. That is why the €12.30 Navigo Day Pass only begins to compete with standard rail tickets on genuinely transport-heavy days.
Individual Metro-Train-RER, Bus-Tram and airport tickets can be stored on a compatible smartphone or a €2 Navigo Easy pass. Each traveler needs their own phone or pass during a journey.
Paris Metro, Train and RER: €2.55
The Ticket Métro-Train-RER costs €2.55 and covers eligible Metro, Train and RER journeys across Île-de-France. The fare remains flat even when a normal journey takes you outside central Paris.
The major exception is airport travel. RER B to Charles de Gaulle and Metro Line 14 to Orly use the dedicated airport fare instead of the €2.55 ticket.
Paris buses and trams: €2.05
A standard Bus-Tram ticket costs €2.05. Visitors using Navigo Liberté+ pay €1.64 for eligible Bus-Tram journeys and €2.04 for eligible Metro-Train-RER journeys, but Liberté+ requires enrollment and is not automatically the simplest choice for a short stay.
Paris Public Transport Costs to CDG and Orly: €14
The Paris Région ↔ Aéroports ticket costs €14. It covers eligible airport journeys including RER B to Charles de Gaulle, Metro Line 14 to Orly and Orlyval.
Airport journeys use a separate fare from standard Metro and RER trips.
A traveler buying separate airport tickets in both directions should therefore add €28 to the trip budget. This becomes important when comparing those tickets with a qualifying weekly pass or Paris Visite.
Paris Public Transport Costs: Which Pass Is Best in 2026?
No single pass is cheapest for every visitor. Navigo Jour works best for unusually busy transport days, Navigo Week can be exceptional value when your dates fit the calendar, Liberté+ lowers pay-as-you-go fares but requires enrollment, and Paris Visite prioritizes simplicity over the lowest possible price.
Navigo Jour: €12.30
The all-zone Navigo Day Pass costs €12.30 and provides unlimited eligible travel for one day across zones 1–5. Airport journeys are excluded.
Four standard €2.55 rail journeys cost €10.20, while five cost €12.75. For an itinerary based mostly on Metro, Train or RER journeys, that puts the practical break-even point at roughly five journeys in one day.
Navigo Week: €32.40
The all-zone Navigo Weekly Pass costs €32.40 and is valid from Monday through Sunday, not for seven flexible days from purchase.
Regular-network airport travel such as RER B to CDG and Metro Line 14 to Orly is included with the all-zone weekly pass while it is valid. Specialist airport services such as Orlyval remain excluded.
For tourists, Navigo Week can be loaded directly onto a compatible smartphone through the Île-de-France Mobilités app or onto a Navigo Découverte pass. The physical Navigo Découverte card costs €5 and requires the holder’s name and photo. Navigo Easy does not support Navigo Week.
The weekly pass is available for the following week from Friday. Before buying it, place your actual arrival and departure dates on a Monday-to-Sunday calendar.
Navigo Liberté+: cheaper fares with more setup
Navigo Liberté+ charges €2.04 for eligible Metro-Train-RER journeys and €1.64 for eligible Bus-Tram journeys. Eligible daily travel is capped once the applicable daily limit is reached, while airport journeys remain separately priced.
The lower fares are attractive, but Liberté+ requires enrollment and post-travel billing. For residents and repeat visitors it can be excellent; for a short first visit, individual tickets or a suitable pass may be easier.
Paris Visite: convenient but more expensive
Adult all-zone Paris Visite prices in 2026 are €30.60 for one day, €45.40 for two days, €63.80 for three days and €78 for five days. It provides unlimited travel for consecutive days and includes airport access.
Its main advantage is simplicity. Its main disadvantage is price: a five-day Paris Visite costs €78 compared with €32.40 for an all-zone Navigo Week when the weekly calendar fits your stay.
| Option | Best fit | Main advantage | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual tickets | Light sightseeing | Pay only for journeys used | Less attractive with heavy daily travel |
| Navigo Jour | About five or more eligible rail journeys in one day | €12.30 unlimited eligible travel | Airports excluded |
| Navigo Week | Frequent travel that fits Monday–Sunday | €32.40 all zones with regular-network airport access | Fixed calendar validity |
| Navigo Liberté+ | Repeat or comfortable pay-as-you-go users | Lower individual fares | Enrollment and post-travel billing |
| Paris Visite | Visitors prioritizing simplicity and airport coverage | Unlimited consecutive-day travel | Higher price |
Paris Public Transport Costs: Budget and Buying Tickets
For a broader look at accommodation, food, attractions and transport together, see our Paris Budget Guide. For Paris public transport costs alone, your total depends mainly on how many journeys you make each day and whether airport travel is covered by a pass.
| Trip length | 2 standard €2.55 rail trips/day | 4 standard €2.55 rail trips/day | Separate airport tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €15.30 | €30.60 | + €28 round trip |
| 5 days | €25.50 | €51.00 | + €28 round trip |
| 7 days | €35.70 | €71.40 | + €28 round trip |
These examples use standard Metro-Train-RER tickets and assume airport travel is purchased separately.
What the 3-, 5- and 7-day numbers mean
Three days: Two rail journeys per day cost €15.30. Even four per day total €30.60, so three separate €12.30 Navigo Day passes would cost more at €36.90.
Five days: Two rail journeys per day cost €25.50. Add two separate €14 airport journeys and the total reaches €53.50. If your dates fit one Navigo Week, the €32.40 weekly pass can therefore be much more attractive.
Seven days: Two rail journeys per day cost €35.70, already slightly more than a €32.40 Navigo Week. But the weekly pass only works this neatly when the useful travel dates fit its Monday-to-Sunday calendar.
TripsCity Insight: Before buying a pass, write down your arrival day, departure day, airport and likely number of daily journeys. That short calculation is more reliable than choosing a pass based only on the length of your holiday.
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How to buy Paris transport tickets
Occasional travelers can buy tickets through the official Île-de-France Mobilités app, compatible smartphones, station machines and ticket counters.
A physical Navigo Easy pass costs €2 and can hold Metro-Train-RER tickets, Bus-Tram tickets, Navigo Jour, the Paris Région ↔ Aéroports ticket and Paris Visite. Each traveler needs their own valid travel medium during a journey.
If you want a physical Navigo Weekly Pass as a visitor, use a Navigo Découverte pass rather than Navigo Easy. Navigo Week can also be purchased and validated directly on a compatible smartphone.
Can you simply tap a bank card in Paris?
Not across the entire network yet. Direct bank-card validation is expanding, but in 2026 it is still being rolled out rather than functioning as a universal London-style tap-in system across every Metro, RER, train and bus journey.
For the practical network itself rather than ticket prices, see our How to Get Around Paris guide.
Paris Transport Cost Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying Navigo Jour for a walking-heavy day: two standard rail journeys cost only €5.10 compared with €12.30 for the day pass.
- Treating Navigo Week as a flexible seven-day pass: it always follows the Monday-to-Sunday calendar.
- Using a standard €2.55 ticket for the airport: applicable CDG and Orly journeys use the €14 airport fare unless a qualifying pass covers them.
- Assuming Navigo Jour includes airports: airport journeys are excluded.
- Choosing Liberté+ only because its unit fares are lower: the service requires enrollment and post-travel billing.
- Buying Paris Visite without comparing alternatives: it is convenient, but convenience comes at a higher headline price.
Official Paris Transport Sources
Because fares and ticket conditions can change, confirm important details with the official transport authorities before your trip:
- Île-de-France Mobilités — official 2026 fares, Navigo products and regional ticket rules.
- RATP — Paris network information and service updates.
FAQ: Paris Public Transport Costs in 2026
How much is a Paris Metro ticket in 2026?
A standard Ticket Métro-Train-RER costs €2.55 for eligible journeys across Île-de-France, excluding airport journeys.
How much does public transport to CDG or Orly cost?
The dedicated Paris Région ↔ Aéroports fare costs €14. It applies to eligible airport travel including RER B to CDG, Metro Line 14 to Orly and Orlyval.
Is Navigo Jour worth it?
At €12.30, Navigo Jour starts to become competitive at roughly five standard €2.55 rail journeys in one day. Airport journeys are excluded.
Does Navigo Week include the airports?
The all-zone Navigo Weekly Pass includes regular-network airport travel such as RER B to CDG and Metro Line 14 to Orly while the pass is valid. Orlyval remains excluded.
Is Navigo Week valid for seven days from purchase?
No. Navigo Week is valid for a fixed calendar week from Monday through Sunday.
What is the cheapest way to get around Paris?
Visitors making only a few journeys each day often spend less with individual tickets. Frequent travelers should compare Navigo Jour and Navigo Week against their actual itinerary and travel dates.
For the next step, continue with our How to Plan a Trip to Paris guide.
Paris Public Transport Costs in 2026: Final Verdict
For light sightseeing, Paris public transport costs in 2026 can stay low: two standard Metro-Train-RER journeys cost €5.10 per day, while applicable airport travel costs €14 each way.
The €12.30 Navigo Day Pass makes most sense on genuinely transport-heavy days. The €32.40 all-zone Navigo Weekly Pass can offer much stronger value when your dates fit Monday through Sunday, particularly when regular-network airport journeys are included.
The best strategy is simple: build your itinerary first, count the journeys you are likely to make, check your arrival and departure days, and then buy the ticket or pass that matches the trip you will actually take.