Where is the RER in Paris?
An RER commuter-line train in Paris. On a first trip to the French capital, many visitors find themselves a bit confused by the public transport network. They often arrive in Paris at the Gare du Nord station via the airport, on a train referred to as the “RER B”.
What is the RER train in Paris?
Réseau Express Régional
The Paris RER is a regional train transport system connecting the center to its surrounding suburbs. RER stands for Réseau Express Régional. The RER also complements the Paris Metro, giving Parisians and tourists a larger transport network in the centre of Paris.
Where is the RER station at CDG?
The TGV-RER Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 railway station is located below terminal 2. Access to the terminals is from Level 4 (see map below), train platforms are at Level 1.
How do you take RER in Paris?
Insert your ticket into the slot with the magnetic side down. After you’ve gone through the turnstile, retrieve your ticket (which will be ejected by a slot on top of the divider). Keep the ticket with you, since you’ll need it to exit through the turnstiles at your destination.
Is RER the same as the Metro?
Metro and RER really are not that different. The only reason that you need to be aware of the difference is because of the tickets. As long as you use the metro, you can use the standard “zones 1-2” ticket. But the RER travels much further (zone 6) so you might need another ticket for it – if you go beyond zone 2.
What is the difference between RER and train in Paris?
Paris Metro lines are identified by numbers: Lines 1 – 14 run primarily within the city limits. RER lines are identified by letters: Lines A, B, and C run from the city center to the suburbs and the Paris airports. When you enter the Metro, you must choose which direction you will travel.
Can I use metro ticket on RER?
In the metro, your t+ ticket allows you to travel on the entire network. In the RER, your t+ ticket allows you to travel only within Paris. Any travel outside of Paris requires the purchase of a point-to-point ticket (Île-de-France ticket), the price of which is calculated on a station-to-station basis.
Can you use same ticket for metro and RER?
You can transfer to any RER line in Paris from any metro or RER on the same ticket (t+). You could also transfer from any metro or RER line to a metro line that goes outside of Paris. But you can not transfer to an RER line if your destination on that RER line is outside of Paris.