Getting Around Paris Made Easy

Paris has one of the best public-transport networks in the world. Metro, RER trains and buses cover every corner of the city and the airports. On this page you will find a clear introduction to each option. Click through to the dedicated guides and you will feel confident from your very first journey.

RER Trains from Airports and to Versailles

The RER is the fast suburban train that links central Paris with Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, as well as Versailles. It is the cheapest and often the quickest way for these longer trips. Full step-by-step instructions, ticket tips and station advice are on the dedicated RER page.

Parisian Metro

It is impossible to find a place more than 400 meters (yards) from a Metro station anywhere in central Paris. The network is dense, frequent and simple once you know a few rules. Everything you need — tickets, lines, transfers and practical tips — is explained clearly on the dedicated Metro page.

Taxi in Paris

Official Paris taxis are reliable, metered and always faster than Uber in heavy traffic, as only Taxi Parisien can use dedicated lanes. They are easy to recognize by the roof light. Learn how to hail one, what the official rates are, and the simple rules that keep the experience smooth on the dedicated Taxi page.