Getting around Paris during the Olympic Games: public transport
Paris is preparing to welcome people from all over the world for the Olympic Games. It will be the third time in the history of the games that the French capital will host the events. Events will take place throughout the city. You may be wondering how to get around Paris during the Olympics. What you need to know is that all the venues will be accessible by public transport. Have you ever used public transport in Paris before? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's all the information you need about getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games.
Getting around Paris during the Olympics by métro
This summer, Paris will be filled with tourists and spectators cheering on their favorite athletes. Paris expects 500,000 spectators to attend the events daily. The métro seems to be the best option to get to the Olympic venues and the emblematic zones of the city: the Eiffel Tower, the Montparnasse Tower, the Louvre, etc. However, the métro may be overcrowded. If you're planning a trip around the city, you can check out an interactive map.
Paris during the Olympics: the busiest métro stations near the venues
We already know which métro stations will be the busiest in Paris this summer. It is highly recommended to avoid some of them. A list of the busiest stations is already available:
- Gare du Nord (lines 2, 4 and 5);
- Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7);
- Miromesnil (lines 9 and 13);
- Havre-Caumartin (lines 3 and 9);
- Madeleine (lines 8, 12 and 14);
- Saint-Augustin (line 9);
- Saint-Lazare (lines 3, 12, 13 and 14);
- Châtelet-les-Halles (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14);
- Porte de Clichy (line 13);
- Pigalle (lines 2 and 12);
- Porte de Saint-Ouen (line 13);
- Jaurès (line 2, 5 and 7bis);
- Laumière (line 5);
- Stalingrad (2, 5 and 7);
- Jacques Bonsergent (line 5);
- Porte d'Orléans (line 4).
Paris during the Olympics: métro stations closed
For security reasons, some métro stations will be closed during the Olympics.
- Line 1: Champs-Elysées - Clémenceau, Concorde, Tuileries;
- Line 8: Concorde;
- Line 12: Concorde;
- Line 13: Champs-Elysées - Clémenceau.
Traveling around Paris during the Olympics by tramway
Please note that some tram stations will be closed during the Summer Olympics:
- Tramway T2: Porte d'Issy and Porte de Versailles;
- Tramway T3a: Porte de Versailles;
- Tramway T3b: Colette Besson.
Getting around Paris during the Olympic Games on the RER
This summer, the RER in Paris may also be crowded. The northern lines of the RER B and D will be very busy as they provide access to the Stade de France. Located just outside Paris in the Ile-de-France region, the stadium will host rugby sevens and athletics.
Getting around Paris and Paris Region during the Olympics with RER B
The RER B line will serve the Bourget Climbing Center and the Villepinte Exhibition Center where the boxing and pentathlon events will be held. Both venues are very close to each other which will put a lot of pressure on the lines.
Getting around Paris and Paris Region during the Olympics with RER C
As for the RER C, it connects Paris to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Versailles-Château station. Both stations are expected to be very busy during the days of the events. Four Olympic venues will take place in this region of Yvelines, so the network will be extremely busy.
Getting around Paris Region on Transilien during the Olympic Games
There are five lines of Transilien that will take you to the Olympic venues in Paris: the N line, the U line, the J line, the L line and the P line. As with public transportation in Paris, the lines may be crowded. The N line connects Montparnasse station to the Olympic venues at the Velodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and the Château de Versailles.
The U line serves the La Défense arena. As for the J line, it will serve the Saint-Lazare station and the Stade de France. The L line will serve Versailles Rive Droite. Finally, the P line goes to Gare de l'Est and Vaires-Torcy. On this line, you'll be able to get to the Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium.
Getting around by bus in Paris during the Olympics
Ile-de-France Mobilités has decided to help spectators who want to reach the venues. They set up a system of 10 free shuttle bus lines in Paris that will serve 6 competition sites. You can use these buses to go:
- The National Golf Course;
- Roland-Garros;
- Parc des Princes;
- Château de Versailles;
- La Colline d'Élancourt;
- Vaires-sur-Marne aquatic stadium.
Getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games: the available tickets or pass
Whether you're visiting Paris this summer to discover the Eiffel Tower, to attend the Opening Ceremony or to cheer on your favorite athletes, you'll need a ticket or a pass to use the public transportation. You can buy individual tickets, a "Pass Navigo Easy" or a "Paris 2024 Pass". Let's have a look at the practical information on tickets and passes.
Getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games with the Pass Navigo Easy
The Pass Navigo Easy costs 2 euros and allows you to store up to 30 tickets on it. The pass can be used by several people as there is no individual name on it. Getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games will cost you. Ten tickets on your "Pass Navigo" will cost 32 euros.
Getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games with the Paris 2024 Pass
During the Olympic Games, there will be a Paris 2024 Pass. It will allow you to travel throughout the region. The pass will cost between 16 euros per day and 70 euros per week. The pass offers unlimited access to all the competition venues and the two main Paris airports (Charles de Gaulle and Orly).
Getting around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games: where to buy tickets?
You can buy a ticket or a pass directly on the "Transport Public Paris 2024" app, which will be available just before the start of the Olympic Games. You can also buy tickets or a pass at the ticket machines at the stations.
Now you have all the information you need to get around Paris by public transport during the Olympic Games. If you're looking for a car in Paris, Getaround offers an easy and safe car rental service.
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