All about the cost of transportation during the Paris Olympics: Navigo pass, metro ticket for €4.

The city of Paris promised free transport during the 2024 Olympics, but this will not be the case. Several new prices will be in effect next summer in Paris for traveling on public transport, had announced Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France regional council, in November 2023. These special rates will be valid from July 20 to September 8, 2024.

Because it is easy to get lost among these numerous packages, here is a summary to understand the prices that will be in effect during the Olympic Games in Paris.

How much does a metro ticket cost in Paris during the Olympics?

During the Olympic period, the metro ticket will cost €4. This is €1.85 more expensive than currently, the t+ ticket being sold individually at the price of €2.15. This type of ticket allows you to travel by metro or RER in Paris, as well as by bus and tram throughout Île-de-France.

This single ticket is available in paper versionas well as on top Navigo Easy pass or on smartphone.

How much will an RER or train ticket outside Paris cost during the Olympics?

A train and RER ticket (involving travel outside Paris) will cost €6. Currently, the origin-destination ticket costs 5 € maximum for a Paris-Suburb and Suburb-Suburb trip. By purchasing a book of 10 origin-destination tickets, this amounts to €4 per unit For now.

How much will the Navigo pass cost during the Olympic Games?

Subscribers with a monthly or annual Navigo pass, an imagine’R pass or a “senior” pass will not be affected by these increases » during the Olympics, underlined Valérie Pécresse.

Since January 1, 2024, the prices of the Navigo pass have changed. The monthly Navigo pass is at €86.40 per month and per user (before the increase, it was sold at €84.10). From now on, its cost should not increase again during the Olympic period.

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Should you buy metro tickets before the start of the 2024 Olympics?

If your trips to Île-de-France are not frequent enough for a pass (Navigo monthly, annual, imagine'R or senior) to be worth purchasing, what should you do? How can we avoid the increase in transport tickets (metro tickets at €4 each and train tickets at €6) from July 20 to September 8, 2024?

Valérie Pécresse recommended that occasional travelers buy their transport ticket before July 20, either on an Easy card or on Liberté+, in order not to be affected by the increases. As a reminder :

• A Navigo Easy pass is a non-nominative pass, rechargeable at the station or via smartphone. It costs €2 and can be supported by t+ tickets (allowing travel in Paris),
• A Navigo Liberty + can be loaded onto a Navigo pass. Only journeys made (only in Paris) are invoiced, by a debit each month.

Previously, t+ tickets used on a Navigo Easy pass or with Navigo Liberté + were worth the same price, namely €1.69 each. However, this has evolved since Valérie Pécresse’s announcements. From now on :

• The t+ ticket on a Navigo Easy pass is priced at €2.15 per unit. If the pass is loaded with a book of 10 tickets, it costs €17.35, or €1.73 per unit.
• The journey with a Navigo Liberté+ pass is charged €1.73 per unitfor journeys in Paris.

Navigo Easy or Navigo Liberté +: which one to choose during the Paris Olympics?

If you plan to travel only within Paris, it seems more judicious to opt for the Navigo Liberté+ pass, in order to benefit from the most attractive rate, without making life too complicated.

Opting for a Navigo Easy pass seems a less effective solution. This requires stocking up on digital t+ tickets in advance. You should also consider buying them in packs of 10 to benefit from the cheapest price. In addition, there is a limit: a Navigo Easy pass cannot contain more than 30 t+ titles at the same time.

How much does the Paris 2024 pass cost?

From July 20 to September 8, a pass Paris 2024 will be offered for sale. It allows you to travel to all zones (1 to 5). Its cost depends on the number of consecutive days of use. For one day, the pass will be sold for €16; for 7 days, it will be €70.

This expensive pass is intended for tourists coming to Paris to experience the Olympics. Residents of Île-de-France are encouraged to opt for other packages during this period.

How to get around Paris during the Olympics?

If you do not use public transport, you will find details on how to travel during the Olympics in this other article.