Getting around Paris – A guide to easy transportation

Many and good transportation options in Paris

From the iconic metro to electric scooters and bikes, it’s easy to choose the best option for your travel needs.

Here’s a detailed guide to transportation in Paris, including prices and tips to help you navigate the city efficiently.

Paris Metro: Fast and affordable transportation

The Paris metro system is both fast and extensive, with 16 lines and over 300 stations covering the entire city.

The metro is one of the most affordable transportation options and runs frequently, so you’ll rarely wait more than a few minutes. A single ticket (Ticket t+) costs around 2.10 EUR and gives you access to the metro, buses and trams within Paris zones in a single trip.

For tourists, a Paris Visite card can be a good solution. Available for different time periods (1, 2, 3 or 5 days), it costs between €13 for one day and up to €65 for five days in the additional zones, including airport connections.

The card also offers discounts on a number of attractions, which can be beneficial if you plan to visit multiple attractions.

Buses in Paris: See the city at your own pace

Paris buses offer a quieter and more picturesque transportation experience as you can see the city’s architecture and street life on your journey.

A single bus ticket costs the same as a metro ticket (around 2.10 EUR) and can be used for up to 90 minutes to transfer to other buses. A day ticket (Mobilis) for unlimited travel in the inner zones of Paris costs around 8 EUR.

Plan your bus journey with apps like Citymapper or Google Maps, as these provide up-to-date schedules and can help you find the right route to your destination.

Bikes and electric scooters: Discover Paris on two wheels

Paris is a bike-friendly city and the Vélib’ Métropole bikes are a popular option for locals and tourists alike. With a Vélib’ card, you can easily borrow a bike at the many stations around the city.

A day pass costs around 5 EUR and includes 30 minutes of free riding per trip on a regular bike. For electric bikes, the first half hour is free, after which it costs around €2 for each additional 30 minutes.

Electric scooters are also available through providers like Lime, Dott and Tier. Here you can download an app and the price typically starts from 1 EUR to unlock the scooter, after which it costs around 0.20 EUR per minute.

Scooters are ideal for shorter trips and a flexible way to get around the city center quickly.

Taxi and ridesharing: Convenience and flexibility

Paris has both traditional taxis and ridesharing services such as Uber, Bolt and Free Now. A taxi ride in Paris has a starting price of around 2.60 EUR and the price per kilometer varies depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

A trip across the city center usually costs between 10 and 20 EUR, while trips to the airports can cost from 50 to 70 EUR.

Uber and Bolt can be cheaper than taxis and are often easy to find, especially late at night when the metro is closed.

Batobus: Take a water taxi and enjoy the Seine

For a different experience, the Batobus, Paris’ water taxi, is a relaxing and beautiful way to travel between sights along the Seine.

The Batobus ticket costs approximately 19 EUR for one day, 21 EUR for two days and gives you unlimited access to hop-on/hop-off service at nine stations along the river. With stops at the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and other icons, you can easily combine transportation and sightseeing.

Tips for finding the most economical and convenient transportation in Paris

When visiting Paris, it can be smart to plan transportation around your itinerary. For short stays, the metro and buses are often the most efficient and affordable choices.

If you want to explore at your own pace, bikes and scooters can be handy – especially in the narrow streets and parks.

Whatever mode of transportation you choose, Paris is ready to give you an easy and exciting experience on your journey.

By Tommy Sverre – 2025