Transportation

Paris has an integrated public transport system which makes it relatively easy to get around. The system is cheap, fast and reliable comprising buses, underground metro and suburban express trains.

Air

Aéroport Roissy Charles de Gaulle,is the cities main airport. It is 12 miles north of the city center and serves both domestic and international flights. Paris Orly International Airport is the city’s second airport and is about 10 miles away from central Paris. It also provides both domestic and international flights.

Train

There is a regular service running from the airport to the city. Platforms are easily accessible from airport terminal buildings. There are 16 main metro lines and a high-speed express subway system servicing the suburbs. There is always a metro station within 500m of wherever you are and want to go in Paris. RER(Réseau Express Regional) is the fast suburban commuter system which has four lines running across Paris and into the suburbs.

Buses

Paris has an efficient bus system. Free bus route maps and schedules are available at train stations, bus terminals and tourist offices. There are special Balabus services for tourists that pass all the major tourist sights between La Defense Grande Arche and Gare de Lyon.

Taxis

Taxis can be hailed from all major junctions of city. There can be different charges applied depending on the time of the day, number of passengers and amount of luggage with a pick up charge if you call for a cab. When you get into the taxi, check that the meter shows the appropriate fare rate.

 

 

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