In
a city where Métro
stations are never more than 500 meters apart, buses may seem like an
anachronism. Still, there are times when a bus line may be the shortest distance
between two points in Paris, and some travelers would rather look out a bus window
(assuming that they can find a seat) than feel cooped up in a subway tunnel.
ABOVE: A No.63 bus heads toward the Gare de
Lyon. INSET BELOW: Line 69 runs from the Père Lachaise Cemetery to the Eiffel
Tower.
Paris transit buses are operated by RATP, the
regional public-transportation network. Bus lines within the city have two-digit
route numbers (such as 63 or 82), while suburban lines have three-digit numbers.
You
can obtain free bus maps from tourist offices and Métro stations, or you can
download maps and
apps from the RATP Web site.
In this article, we'll tell you about fares and tickets, how to
ride the buses, and where to find more Paris bus and transit information on the
Web. To get started, click the link below.
Next page:
Paris bus fares and tickets
If you're
arriving or departing at CDG Airport between now and the end of June,
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