Getting Around Paris by Metro and Bus
Buy a ticket, find your line, change trains and cope with delays, strikes and ticket checks on the Paris metro and buses.
In Paris the metro, RER and buses run on the same network: you load tickets or a weekly or monthly pass onto a Navigo card or pay with your phone, and you must validate before every trip. Metro lines are named by number and direction, the last station on the line, so you say « ligne 4, direction Porte de Clignancourt ». Strikes (grèves) and disruptions are announced on the RATP and Île-de-France Mobilités apps, and inspectors can fine you on the spot if you haven't validated.
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Où est-ce que je peux acheter un ticket ?
Where can I buy a ticket?
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Je voudrais recharger mon passe Navigo.
I'd like to top up my Navigo card.
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C'est combien ?
How much is it?
- 4
Quelle ligne va à Montmartre ?
Which line goes to Montmartre?
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Prenez la ligne 4, direction Porte de Clignancourt.
Take line 4, towards Porte de Clignancourt.
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Il faut changer à Châtelet.
You have to change at Châtelet.
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C'est le bon quai ?
Is this the right platform?
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Le prochain métro est dans trois minutes.
The next train is in three minutes.
- 9
La place est libre ?
Is this seat free?
- 10
Pardon, je descends ici.
Excuse me, I'm getting off here.
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Je dois descendre à quel arrêt ?
Which stop do I get off at?
- 12
Le bus est en retard.
The bus is running late.
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Il y a une grève aujourd'hui.
There's a strike today.
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Le trafic est perturbé sur la ligne.
Service is disrupted on the line.
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Vos titres de transport, s'il vous plaît !
Tickets, please! (inspector)
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J'ai bien validé ma carte.
I did validate my card.
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Où est la sortie ?
Where's the exit?
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C'est loin à pied ?
Is it far on foot?
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À quelle heure est le dernier métro ?
What time is the last metro?
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Je peux payer avec mon téléphone ?
Can I pay with my phone?