Paris offers several passes that can save you money on transportation, especially if you plan on using public transport frequently during your stay.
Here are the best options for saving on transport costs:
1. The Mobilis Day Pass
The Mobilis pass is the most straightforward "day pass."
- What it is: A paper ticket valid for unlimited travel within a chosen fare zone(s) for one entire calendar day (12:01 AM to 11:59 PM).
- Cost Savings: It is generally worth buying if you plan to take 6 or more journeys in a single day, as the price of the pass is usually equal to about 6 single t+ tickets.
- Zones: You choose the zones you need (e.g., Zones 1–2 for central Paris, or Zones 1–5 if you are going to Versailles or the airport).
- How to Use: You must write your name and the date of use on the ticket for it to be valid.
2. The Paris Visite Pass (1 to 5 Days)
The Paris Visite pass is designed specifically for tourists.
- What it is: Provides unlimited travel for a set number of consecutive days (1, 2, 3, or 5 days).
- Added Value: It can cover zones up to Zone 5, meaning it includes unlimited travel to major sites like the Palace of Versailles and Disneyland Paris, as well as the Paris airports.
- Cost Savings: It offers convenience and is great if you want to travel extensively and visit sites outside the city center. However, it is generally the most expensive option compared to buying tickets/passes separately.
3. Navigo Découverte Weekly Pass (The Cheapest Option)
While not a day pass, the Navigo Découverte Weekly pass is often the best value for tourists who stay for a week or who have travel that aligns with the required period.
- What it is: An electronic card that offers unlimited travel across all zones (1–5) for a full calendar week.
- The Catch: It is strictly valid only from Monday morning to Sunday night. You can purchase it up until Thursday for the current week. If you arrive on a Friday, you would only get three days of use out of it.
- Cost Savings: At a total cost of around €35.70 (approx. €5 for the card + €30.70 for the weekly fare), this is significantly cheaper than the Paris Visite pass for a comparable period. You will need a small passport-sized photo for the card.
4. Carnet (10-Ticket Pack)
If you only plan to use public transit sporadically or are staying for a very short time, a pack of 10 tickets will save you money over buying single tickets one by one.
- Cost Savings: The 10-ticket pack is sold at a discount (about €17.35 for physical tickets) compared to the price of 10 individual tickets (€2.15 each). You can load this onto a reusable Navigo Easy Pass (€2).
The public transport fares in Paris and the Île-de-France region have undergone a reform that took effect on January 1, 2025.
Here are the prices for the passes and tickets you requested:
1. Mobilis Day Pass (Replaced by Navigo Day Pass)
The pass is now referred to as the Navigo Day Pass (Navigo Jour) and offers unlimited travel in all zones (Zones 1-5, excluding airports) for a calendar day.
- Price: €12
- Note: This pass is for all zones (1-5), excluding airport journeys, which are charged separately.
2. Single Trip Tickets (Full Fare)
The traditional single-trip t+ ticket has been replaced by two new flat-fare tickets, valid throughout the Île-de-France region (excluding airports):
| Metro-Train-RER Ticket | €2.50 | Allows travel on Metro, Train, and RER lines. |
| Bus-Tram Ticket | €2.00 | Allows travel on Bus and Tram lines. (If bought from the driver, the price is €2.50). |
| Paris Region - Airports Ticket | €13.00 | For a single trip to or from Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports by rail (Metro, RER, Orlyval, etc.). |
- Note: There is no longer a volume discount (like the old "carnet" of 10 tickets) for the new single-trip tickets.
3. Paris Visite Pass (1 to 5 Days)
The Paris Visite Pass allows unlimited travel throughout the entire Île-de-France region (Zones 1-5), including the airport zones.
| 1 Day | €29.90 | €14.95 |
| 2 Days | €44.45 | €22.20 |
| 3 Days | €62.30 | €31.15 |
| 5 Days | €76.25 | €38.10 |
- This pass is generally aimed at tourists and can be loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass or directly onto a compatible smartphone.
That's an excellent question, as the single-trip ticket system in the Île-de-France region (Paris and surrounding suburbs) was fundamentally changed on January 1, 2025, to a simpler, flat-fare structure.
The concept of single-trip tickets being priced by Zone 1-2, Zone 1-3, etc., has been almost entirely eliminated for casual travelers.
Here is the list of the new single-trip tickets and their zone/network restrictions:
1. Core Île-de-France Single Trip Tickets
These new flat-fare tickets are valid across the entire Zones 1 to 5 of the Île-de-France region, but they are split by the type of transport.
| Métro-Train-RER Ticket | €2.50 | €1.25 | Coverage: All zones (1 to 5) on rail lines (Métro, RER, Transilien trains, and Express Trams T11, T12, T13). Restriction: NOT valid for trips to or from Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris-Orly (ORY) airports. |
| Bus-Tram Ticket | €2.00 | €1.00 | Coverage: All zones (1 to 5) on surface lines (Buses, Standard Trams, and Noctilien night buses). Restriction 1: If purchased directly from the bus driver (paper ticket), the price is €2.50. Restriction 2: NOT valid on specialized airport buses (like RoissyBus/OrlyBus). |
IMPORTANT RULE: Intermodal Transfers
If your journey requires you to transfer between a Rail line (Métro/RER) and a Surface line (Bus/Tram), you must purchase and validate two separate tickets—one for each part of the journey.
2. Airport Single Trip Ticket
This is the only remaining single-fare ticket designed for a specific purpose (airport access), which acts as an exception to the flat-fare rule.
| Paris Region <> Airports Ticket | €13.00 | €6.50 | Coverage: Valid for a single trip to or from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) Airports by rail (RER B, Metro Line 14, Orlyval, etc.), and includes connections on the rail network. Restriction: Only valid for the specific journey to or from the airport. It's an Origin-Destination ticket that replaces the need for zone-specific pricing for these locations. |
Summary of the Zone System for Single Tickets
- For almost all destinations in Zones 1-5 (excluding airports): The flat fare of €2.50 (rail) or €2.00 (surface) applies. The old zone pricing is gone.
- For the Airports (CDG in Zone 5 and Orly in Zone 4): A special flat-fare of €13.00 is required for rail travel.
The concept of single-trip tickets being priced by Zone 1-2, Zone 1-3, etc., has been almost entirely eliminated for casual travelers.
1. Core Île-de-France Single Trip Tickets
These new flat-fare tickets are valid across the entire Zones 1 to 5 of the Île-de-France region, but they are split by the type of transport.
| Métro-Train-RER Ticket | €2.50 | €1.25 | Coverage: All zones (1 to 5) on rail lines (Métro, RER, Transilien trains, and Express Trams T11, T12, T13). Restriction: NOT valid for trips to or from Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris-Orly (ORY) airports. |
| Bus-Tram Ticket | €2.00 | €1.00 | Coverage: All zones (1 to 5) on surface lines (Buses, Standard Trams, and Noctilien night buses). Restriction 1: If purchased directly from the bus driver (paper ticket), the price is €2.50. Restriction 2: NOT valid on specialized airport buses (like RoissyBus/OrlyBus). |
IMPORTANT RULE: Intermodal Transfers
If your journey requires you to transfer between a Rail line (Métro/RER) and a Surface line (Bus/Tram), you must purchase and validate two separate tickets—one for each part of the journey.
2. Airport Single Trip Ticket
This is the only remaining single-fare ticket designed for a specific purpose (airport access), which acts as an exception to the flat-fare rule.
| Paris Region <> Airports Ticket | €13.00 | €6.50 | Coverage: Valid for a single trip to or from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) Airports by rail (RER B, Metro Line 14, Orlyval, etc.), and includes connections on the rail network. Restriction: Only valid for the specific journey to or from the airport. It's an Origin-Destination ticket that replaces the need for zone-specific pricing for these locations. |
Summary of the Zone System for Single Tickets
- For almost all destinations in Zones 1-5 (excluding airports): The flat fare of €2.50 (rail) or €2.00 (surface) applies. The old zone pricing is gone.
- For the Airports (CDG in Zone 5 and Orly in Zone 4): A special flat-fare of €13.00 is required for rail travel.
The single-trip cost of €13.00 for each journey from CDG to Paris. Here is a look at your hotels and the specific directions for each trip.
Trip 1: CDG to Pantin, just outside the main city limits, but is well-connected by Paris's RER train network.
| Place Name | ART hotel paris est |
| Address | 23-25 Rue Scandicci, 93500 Pantin, France |
| Rating | 3.3 (Based on 145 user reviews) |
| Phone | +33 1 49 42 95 13 |
| Hours (Wed) | 7:00 AM–10:30 PM |
Transit Directions Summary
- Mode: RER (Train) and Metro/RER E.
- Total Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
- Fare: €13.00 (Paris Region <> Airports Ticket).
- Route:
- From CDG Terminal 2E, walk to the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV RER station.
- Take the RER B train south toward Paris.
- Transfer at Gare du Nord to the RER E (or follow signs for the Métro) for the quickest connection to Pantin.
- Exit at the nearest station to the hotel (e.g., Pantin RER E station).
See the full transit route map here
Trip 2: CDG to OKKO HOTELS Paris Rosa Parks (Saturday arrival)
OKKO Hotels Paris Rosa Parks is located right next to its namesake station in the 19th arrondissement, making this a very straightforward transfer.
| Place Name | OKKO HOTELS Paris Rosa Parks |
| Address | 202 Rue d'Aubervilliers, 75019 Paris, France |
| Rating | 4.2 (Based on 1,480 user reviews) |
| Phone | +33 1 40 29 83 83 |
Transit Directions Summary
- Mode: RER (Train) and RER E.
- Total Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
- Fare: €13.00 (Paris Region <> Airports Ticket).
- Route:
- From CDG Terminal 2F, walk to the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV RER station.
- Take the RER B train south toward Paris.
- Transfer at Gare du Nord to the RER E (heading toward Chelles-Gournay or Tournan).
- Ride one stop and exit at Rosa Parks station. The hotel is immediately next to the station.