The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Paris by rail: the back story
Six great termini, the TGV to every corner of France, the Eurostar to London and Brussels, and day trips by train.
9 of the best · Paris, France
Getting to and Around Paris
Charles de Gaulle and Orly, the Eurostar and the TGV, the métro, the RER, Vélib’ and the Batobus.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Paris.
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The back story
Paris by rail: the back story
Six great termini, the TGV to every corner of France, the Eurostar to London and Brussels, and day trips by train.
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The main international airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
The main international airport, north-east of Paris, linked to the city by RER B and buses.
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The métro
RATP: the Paris Métro, RER and buses
The métro, RER, buses and trams of Paris, run by the RATP for Île-de-France Mobilités.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Airports & arrival 2
Arriving in Paris.
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The main international airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
The main international airport, north-east of Paris, linked to the city by RER B and buses.
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Metro line 14 to the centre
Paris-Orly Airport and metro line 14
Paris’s second airport, south of the city, now on metro line 14 to Châtelet.
Railways 2
The Eurostar and the TGV.
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Eurostar to London
Gare du Nord and the Eurostar
The station for the Eurostar to London, Brussels and Amsterdam, and for trains to the north.
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Book on SNCF Connect
SNCF: the TGV and French railways
France’s national railway: the TGV inOui, Ouigo and regional trains, booked on SNCF Connect.
Around the city 3
Métro, RER, buses and bikes.
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Fares and the Navigo pass
Île-de-France Mobilités: tickets and passes
The regional transport authority, which sets the fares and passes for the whole Paris region.
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The métro
RATP: the Paris Métro, RER and buses
The métro, RER, buses and trams of Paris, run by the RATP for Île-de-France Mobilités.
On the water 1
Boats on the Seine.
