Paris Bus
The RATP operates bus service on 277 routes throughout the city and suburbs.
Bus System Map
How to Board & Exit a Bus
Getting picked up by a bus is as easy as waiting by a bus stop and waiving the bus down. Once the bus arrives, tap your Navigo card or validate your t+ ticket upon entering. To request a stop, press the red stop button.
Transfer Rules
You can transfer from one bus route to another bus route or tram route for free as long as you do so within 90 minutes of first using your ticket. You cannot transfer from Bus to Métro or RER using the same ticket.
Detailed Photos
Click the photos below for more detailed descriptions of entering, boarding and exiting buses.
Other Public Transportation Options
Public transit in Paris consists of four main transportation options: Métro (Subway), Bus, Tram and RER trains.
Trams in Paris are made up of 10 lines and 186 stations across the entire Île-de-France region.
The Réseau Express Régional is a five line express train system serving Paris and its suburbs.