PARIS METRO TICKETS WILL NEARLY DOUBLE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES...
Ticket prices for Paris Metros, buses and RER trains are set to almost double during the 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympics, while a single ticket from the city centre to either the Roissy Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports will increase by €5 to a whopping €16, during the Games’ period.
Hence the temporary price increases – which are expected to run from July 20th to September 8th, whilst Olympic visitors are in town.
As such, Ile-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) are advising residents and vistors, who only use the region’s public transport sporadically, to “purchase transport tickets before July 20th”. On top of saving money, you would also save time, as long queues during the Olympic period can be expected.
Starting on July 20th, a single metro ticket will almost double and will increase to €4 from July 20 to September 8, 2024, in contrast to the €2.15 it cost as of January 2024.
A carnet - or bundle of 10 tickets will cost €32, compared to €17.30.
During the Olympic period, the usual daily and weekly passes will no longer be available for purchase. They will be replaced by a special 'Paris 2024' pass which will allow travel throughout the region (all zones), as well as to and from airports.
The price breakdown will be: €16 for 1 day, €30 for 2 days, €42 for 3 days and €70 for the week with the 'Paris 2024' pass.
Buy single-use tickets before July 20th, if you can, assuming you arrive on July 20 or earlier. Also, if you have friends in Paris, they could purchase tickets for you. Another option is to contact your hotel's concierge and ask them to purchase tickets on your behalf.
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1moParis’ progress is awesome. The central city today is transformed compared with when I visited it a few years ago. Not only are there just obviously a lot of cyclists, scooter riders (and runners), there are fewer motor vehicles. A comprehensive approach that delivers a strongly perceived correlation between more cycling and less motoring. The city is cool, vibrant and a place to soak up and spend time. OK, there are issues because nothing is perfect. Perhaps some, very unfortunately, are really disadvantaged by this. However, I believe the balance of good is greater overall. Certainly the air feels cleaner, the city feels more welcoming and its streets are definitely safer. The big difference is comparable. Contrast the areas treated with those yet to be transformed. Suffice it to say the motor dominated days and places cannot be looked upon with rose tinted glasses. The old motordom is still at large outside the central areas and is just as unpleasant as it ever was - but it feels worse precisely because the treated areas feel so much better. May France be showered with gold medals 🥇 at the 2024 Games! Anne Hidalgo