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Guide to Paris Transportation
Getting to and Around the City of Light

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Need help planning how to get to Paris, learning about ground transport options from the airport, using public transportation in the city of light, or choosing bus or boat tours? Welcome to your go-to guide for Paris transportation.

Getting to Paris: Options for Travel to the City of Light

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Use this guide to learn about all your options for travel, get acquainted with Paris airports and train stations, and book flights, train or Eurostar tickets to Paris online.

Getting to Paris from the Airport: Ground Transport Options

The Paris commuter train system, also known as the RER, is one way of getting into the Paris city ce©2006 Denis Paris. Some rights reserved under the Creative Commons License.
There are several ways to get to Paris's city center from Charles de Gaulle/Roissy and Orly airports. Learn more about ground transport options here.

Using Public Transportation in Paris: Metro, RER, Buses and Tramways

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Paris has one of the world's most efficient public transportation systems, with metro trains, buses and tramways running with remarkable speed and reliability. However, the metro and bus system in particular can be confusing, and public transport in the city of light isn't always as accessible to visitors with limited mobility as you'd want it to be. Get a sense of what to expect and learn how to navigate the Paris metro like a pro.

Bus Tours of Paris

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Visiting Paris for the first time, or worried that taking public transport will be too taxing? Consider taking one of Paris's popular hop-on, hop-off bus tours, which give you a good overview of the top Paris sights and attractions while providing flexibility to walk around, stop for lunch or lingering at a favorite spot.

Touring Paris by Boat

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Many of Paris' historical sites of note are situation along the Seine River-- making a boat tour a memorable way to get acquainted with the city.
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