Here's How to Prepare for Paris Metro Ticket Price Increases

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It's a bit of a tradition. Who says new year says increase in the Paris metro ticket and the Navigo Pass. To the great displeasure of users in the Paris region. In reality, if the Navigo Pass is indeed undergoing an increase that it is already too late to escape, the pricing of single tickets is completely revised.

From January 1, 2025, there will only be one single ticket, valid regardless of the destination. Enough to forget about zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 which can easily confuse tourists. While a single ticket is currently sold at 2.15 euros (or 1.74 euros if you take a book of 10), the new prices are as follows: 2.50 euros for the metro and RER and 2 euros for the bus and tram.

Fortunately, there is still time to stock up so as not to have any unpleasant surprises at the start of the year if you use single transport tickets. We explain.

Stock up before the Paris metro ticket price increases

You have until December 31, 2024 to buy T+ tickets before the price increase. These will be valid for one year. To do this, you can go to a RATP terminal, but not only.

On your smartphone, whether you have an Android phone or an iPhone, you can fill up on the IDF Mobilités app. It is in your best interest to buy up to two books of 10 tickets at the same time, if you come to Paris often and want peace of mind. In total, it is possible to count up to 30 tickets on a single account. iPhone holders can have several passes from Apple Cards

If you do not want to have your transport tickets on your smartphone, that is understandable. To make your life easier, opt for the Navigo Easy card (at 2 euros), which allows you to load your tickets directly onto it.

With this tip, you can save some money and delay the deadline. Unfortunately, you will have to go there sooner or later.

Another possibility? Bet on a Liberté+ package. This allows you to pay for your metro and RER tickets at 1.99 euros and bus and tram tickets at 1.60 euros. You must provide your IBAN so that you are charged at the end of the month for your actual consumption. You validate each time you take public transport, regardless of the zone. Then, Île-de-France Mobilités sends you the precise invoice at the end of each month. This may be more relevant depending on your comings and goings. For the moment, you cannot subscribe on your smartphone, you must go to an agency or on the website.

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