Which type of transport tickets for 4 days: IDF or Paris Pass?
I am a senior female solo traveller, I'm going to Paris for the first time in September for 4 days. Is it best to get the IDF tickets or the Paris pass?
How would I validate the ticket? Do I need photo for the IDF ticket?
Best Answer
“Paris Pass” appears to be a third-party product that bundles the official Paris Visite pass with a few extras. Given that Paris Visite is rarely worth it, because it's a lot more expensive than passes for just transportation, it's probably not worth it either, but it depends on how much you'll travel. When passes advertise huge savings, keep in mind that this assumes that you'll make use of every single discount that it offers, even though you wouldn't have either the time or the inclination to visit more than a few.
As far as I know, senior discounts for Paris transportation are only available as yearly passes, not for tourists. So you'll have to pay the normal fare.
The daily pass is called Mobilis. Its cost depends on the zones. The Paris municipality itself is zone 1 and contains most attractions. Versailles and Orly airport are in zone 4, and Roissy CDG airport is in zone 5. You don't need a photo, you just write your name on the pass and be prepared to show a passport or other photo ID.
A weekly pass is considerably cheaper than 4 daily passes (€22.80 for all zones), but is valid from Monday to Sunday only. It can only be loaded onto an electronic Navigo card which you need to get from a ticket window for €5 and a photo. The total is still barely more than one day of Paris Visite that includes Versailles and the airports. Although this is considered a commuter pass and most literature about it is in French only, anyone can buy it (the only advantage locals get is that we don't pay the initial 5€ for the card itself).
If you don't travel a lot, point-to-point tickets for the airports and wherever you go outside Paris (for most people, that's only Versailles) plus métro tickets in Paris (bought 10 at a time: a “carnet”) may be cheaper, especially if your stay would overlap two calendar weeks. A pass does give better peace of mind.
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How much is a 5 day metro pass in Paris?
PARIS VISITE CARD PRICES (WHEN PURCHASED IN PARIS)TypePrice for Zone 1-3 Adult / Child*Price for Zone 1-5 Adult / Child*1 day\u20ac13.20 / \u20ac6.60\u20ac27.80 / \u20ac13.902 days\u20ac21.50 / \u20ac10.80\u20ac42.20 / \u20ac21.103 days\u20ac29.40 / \u20ac14.70\u20ac59.20 / \u20ac29.605 days\u20ac42.20 / \u20ac21.10\u20ac72.40 / \u20ac36.20Can I use the same ticket for metro and bus in Paris?
On the buses, you use the same tickets as in the metro, with no limit of distance (including suburbs), except on the Balabus, Noctilien and routes 221, 297, 299, 350 and 351. The bus driver can sell single tickets, be sure to have the correct change.Is the Paris Visite travel pass worth it?
Is It Worthwhile? The Paris Visite is quite expensive and it is only worth purchasing if you're staying in Paris only for a couple of days, going to Disneyland, or if you would like to get to the airport by public transport. If this is your case, then we recommend purchasing the Paris Visite zones 1-5.How long is a Paris Metro ticket valid for?
Paris Metro tickets are valid for transfers on Metro for 2 hours after first validation. For Metro tickets used on a tram or bus, transfers are allowed for 1 hour 30 minutes after first validation.How to Buy A Paris Metro Ticket (Best Options + 2022 Update)
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