Getting to and around Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games
Paris, the capital of France, will host the summer event of the year 2024: the Olympic and Paralympic Games. From July 26 to September 8, people and athletes from all over the world will gather for this sporting experience. Whether you already have your Olympic tickets or are just visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games, you need to start planning your stay in France. Getting to Paris for the 2024 Games ? We have all the information you need.
Documents you need before coming to France for the Olympic Games
Getting to Paris for the 2024 Games? Please note that regardless of your country of origin, you will need a valid passport or identity card to cross the French border. If you're traveling from a non-Schengen country, you may need a Schengen visa to enter France.
Some countries are exempt from the Schengen visa requirement, such as Australia, Japan, Mexico, the United States and South Korea. If you are not sure about what documents you need, you can check the France VISA FAQ.
Traveling to Paris for the Olympics by train
SNCF, the France national railway company, is an official supporter of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The company has organized train journeys for each Olympics venue. Getting to Paris for the 2024 Games by train is a practical way to travel for the event. There are five main train stations in Paris.
Traveling to or from France from other European countries by train
The SNCF has rail links with eight other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. You can book your train tickets directly on the SNCF website.
If you're arriving in Paris from Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the main train station is Gare du Nord. If you're traveling from Germany, you arrive in Paris at Gare de l'Est. From Italy, Spain and Switzerland, the main train station is Gare de Lyon.
Travel by train in France to other Olympic venues
If you're staying in Paris during the Olympics but have tickets for other venues, you can travel around France by train. As mentioned above, all the host cities will be accessible by train. As an official supporter of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the SNCF is planning to step up its guidance and assistance services at its various stations. So make the most of your summer and travel to Marseille for the Olympic football competition!
Rent a car to travel to or from Paris train stations during the Olympics
If public transport isn't your thing and you would prefer the comfort of a car, you can rent a car with Getaround. All you have to do is search for the available cars near the train station directly on our website:
- Gare de Lyon;
- Gare du Nord;
- Gare de l'Est;
- Gare Montparnasse;
- Gare Saint-Lazare.
Flying to Paris for the Olympic Games
During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France will offer 835 daily flights from the two Paris airports, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly, to 191 destinations in 89 countries. These include the cities that will host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Nice. Despite rumors to the contrary, there will be no flying cabs for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Rent a car to travel to or from Paris airports during the Olympic Games
Getaround offers one of the easiest ways to get to Paris from the airports. All you have to do is search for available cars around Paris Orly and Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle. Once you've found the car you want, book it and drive to the City of Light!
Public transport to and from Paris airports
Both Paris airports are located outside the capital. One of the most practical ways to get into the city is by public transport. From Orly or Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, there are two public transportation options.
If you're flying in or out of Orly, here are your options:
- OrlyVal to Anthony stop then RER B;
- Orlybus that stops at Denfert-Rochereau.
Flying through Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, you can take:
- RER B;
- RoissyBus that stops at Paris-Opéra.
Travel to and around Paris for the Olympic Games by car
For the first time in Olympics history, all competition venues will be accessible by public transport. So, it is no secret that driving in the capital of France during the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be complicated. However, renting a car could be a solution to get between places (airports, train stations, or Olympic venues in the French region). Let's take a look at all the practical information you'll need.
Security and traffic perimeters during the Olympic Games in Paris
This summer, the government will implement security and traffic perimeters during the Games. Paris will be divided into two zones. A "red zone" where cars will be banned for logistical and security reasons, including all the Olympic venues. And a "blue zone" that will be larger and less restricted around the venues.
Please note that during the Olympic Games, Place de la Concorde will be completely closed to traffic. Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars will be heavily restricted.
Getting to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics by car
For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Opening Ceremony will take place outside the stadiums. Instead, most of the ceremony will be held on the Seine. If you're renting a car in Paris, you should know that starting July 20, a first security perimeter will be set up along the Seine. This means that you will not be able to drive or park near the river. The day of the Opening Ceremony, on July 26, the perimeter will be extended: the entire area around the Seine will be closed. Consult this helpful map for more information.
Travel by car from Paris to other Olympic venues
The Games will take place in the capital, of course, but also in Paris Region. The Olympic and Paralympic Village, for example, will be located in Seine-Saint-Denis. To get to these Olympic venues by car, you can rent a vehicle with Getaround. Please note that the area around the venues will not be accessible by car during the Games. Cars must be parked in the area beforehand.
Getting to Paris for the 2024 Games can be your chance to discover other cities in France. You could rent a car to travel to other competition venues. For example, the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, less than 3 hours away, where the handball and basketball competitions will be held.
If you're getting to Paris for the 2024 Games by car, consider renting a vehicle with Getaround. It's easy, safe and fast.
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