Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
makes all stops along the way), or confirm with a local before you board. For RER trains,
you may need to insert your ticket in a turnstile to exit the system.
Métro Basics
• The same tickets are good on the Métro, RER (within the city), and city buses
(but not to transfer between Métro/RER and bus).
• Save money by buying a
carnet
of tickets or a Passe Navigo.
• Beware of pickpockets, and don't buy tickets from men roaming the stations.
• Find your train by its end-of-the-line stops.
• Insert your ticket into the turnstile, retrieve it, and keep it until the end of your
journey.
• Safeguard your belongings—avoid standing near the train doors with luggage.
•Whenyou'regettingoffatastop,thedoormayopenautomatically.Ifitdoesn't,
open the door by either pushing a square button (green or black) or lifting a
metal latch.
• Transfers
(correspondances)
within the Métro and RER system are free.
•Trash ortear used tickets after youcomplete yourride and leave the station (not
before) to avoid confusing them with fresh ones.
