Transport Costs in France
Daily transport budget: $8–$18 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$8
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$18
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$45
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
Paris Metro single$2.20
TGV Paris-Lyon$30-90
Bus regional$2-8
Taxi (per km)$1.80
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$80
Mid-range
$180
Luxury
$450
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Buy a Paris Museum Pass for 2-4 days to skip lines and save on entries.
- ✓ Take BlaBlaCar rideshares between cities for cheaper-than-train fares.