20 Paris Transport: Basics
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This article is from the Paris, France FAQ, by Thierry E. Toniutti and Delphine Kensit nemo_n@yahoo.com.
20 Paris Transport: Basics
All three modes of transport use the same ticketing system. So the
ticket you buy is valid for the Metro, the RER, and the bus. The basic
RATP ticket covers the entire Metro system, including the small parts
extending beyond the city limits of Paris (such as La Defense). For
the RER, though, the fare is higher if you travel outside the city
limits. So from Nation to Etoile, you can take the Metro or the
parallel RER line for the same price, but if you continue to La
Defense, the RER costs more. One exception is the RER D1 to St. Denis
(Stade de France) which is outside the city limits but designated Zone
2.
The RER is divided into five zones. Versailles in in Zone 4, and
DisneyLand Paris is in Zone 5. A zone map can be obtained from the
ticket agent. Zones are also clearly marked on maps found on the RER
trains.
Effective July 1, 1999, RER trains will no longer be divided into 1st
and 2nd class carriages.
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