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Where to buy a metro ticket in Paris?

Travelling by public transport from Paris Gare du Nord

The train from the Netherlands to Paris arrives at Paris Gare du Nord. If you need to transfer to another station, you will need a ticket for the metro. And, of course, such a ticket also comes in handy if you want to get to your hotel or another location. Where to buy a metro ticket? We have listed all the options for you.
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Single metro and bus tickets

You can buy single tickets in the bar of Eurostar and in the green vending machines at Gare du Nord station. You can pay with coins, debit and credit cards there. You should expect a queue for these machines. RATP is switching to digital tickets, the paper tickets will eventually disappear.

      A Navigo Easy pass, the public transport chip card in Paris

      You can use the Navigo Easy pass to travel on the metro, RER trains, buses, trams and the funicular in Montmartre. The Navigo Easy pass comes in two versions: a physical and a digital version.

      Physical pass

      The physical pass can be bought for €2 and can be topped up after purchase. You can buy the pass at counters and ticket offices at stations and in many shops in the city. The Navigo Easy pass remains valid for 10 years. You can top it up:

      • at the counters and ticket offices at stations
      • at the purple machines at metro and train stations
      • with the Bonjour RATP-app on your phone
      • in many shops in the city.
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      And to make it even more complete, you can buy an anonymous physical pass and a personal one. For the latter, you need to bring a passport photo. With a personal pass, you can also buy a favourable weekly pass. That card is valid from Monday to Sunday..

      Digital pass

      You can also buy tickets and check in without the pass using the Bonjour RATP-app. You buy your tickets in the app and then open the gates with your phone. This works for Android and iOS. You can also add the Navigo Pass to the Apple wallet. Learn more about the Navigo Easy pass

      Tip

      Download the Bonjour RATP-app. Useful for tickets but also for:

      • the metro timetable, also in the event of disruptions
      • directions to shops and other hotspots in the city
      • hire a Vélib bike
      • booking a ‘marcel ride’, a taxi ride within the city.

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