Paris Public Transport in 2026: What You Need to Know
As 2026 approaches, commuters in Paris and the Île-de-France region should prepare for a series of significant changes to the public transport network. From fare increases to new train models and widespread construction, here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s coming.
Fare Increases for Public Transport Tickets
Starting January 1, 2026, public transport fares will see an increase, pending validation by the Île-de-France Mobilités Board of Directors on December 10, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the new prices:
- Monthly Navigo Pass: €90.80 (up from €88.90)
- Metro-Train-RER Ticket: €2.55 (up from €2.50)
- Bus-Tram Ticket: €2.04 (up from €2.00)
- Airport Ticket: €14.00 (up from €13.00)
For occasional users, the Navigo Liberté + pass will also see slight adjustments:
- Metro-Train-RER Ticket (Liberté +): €2.04 (up from €2.00)
- Bus-Tram Ticket (Liberté +): €1.64 (up from €1.60)
For a complete list of all fare increases, please visit the Île-de-France Mobilités website.
New MF-19 Trains on Line 7 Bis
Line 7 Bis will be upgraded with new MF-19 trains throughout 2026, following their introduction on Line 10. These modern trains feature:
- Wider doors
- USB charging ports
- Refrigerated ventilation
- Dedicated spaces for wheelchair users
Important Note: Despite the new trains, no stations on Line 7 Bis are currently equipped with direct street-to-platform elevators, which may still pose accessibility challenges.
The End of Cardboard Tickets
A significant era in Parisian transport history concludes in 2026 with the complete phasing out of cardboard tickets. While RATP ceased selling these tickets on November 1, 2025, users have until June 1, 2026, to convert their existing cardboard tickets to digital format. This can be done at RATP or SNCF counters by transferring them to a Navigo Easy Pass, which must be acquired beforehand. This marks the end of a tradition that began with the inauguration of Line 1 on July 19, 1900.
Extensive Works and Closures Across the Network
2026 will see numerous closures and disruptions due to ongoing works aimed at upgrading the network and adapting it for the new MF-19 trains and the Grand Paris Express lines. Please note that additional closures may be announced.
Metro Closures
- Line 4: Closure between Les Halles and Vavin from July 6 to July 24.
- Line 5: Platform closure at République station from July 22, 2026, to April 2027.
- Line 8: Closure between Balard and Concorde from August 20 to August 27. Platform closure at République station between July 22, 2026, and April 2027.
- Line 12: Traffic interruption across the entire line from 10 PM on various dates between January 4 and April 12. Closure between Jules-Joffrin and Concorde from July 16 to July 26. Closure between Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare, two to three times a week from 10 PM, for six months.
- Line 13: Closure between Saint-Denis-Université and Porte-de-Saint-Ouen from July 31 to August 17. Closure between Asnières-Gennevilliers Les Courtilles and La Fourche on February 28 and March 1. Closure of Plaisance station from April 9 to April 12. Line closure until noon on Sundays: March 15, March 29, May 3, May 17, June 7, June 28. Closure of Porte-de-Vanves station from August 6 to August 9.
RER Closures
- RER A: Closure of Nation station from June 29 to August 30. Closure between Val-de-Fontenay and Noisy-le-Grand – Mont d’Est from August 8 to August 23.
- RER B: Closure between Gare du Nord and Bourg-la-Reine from July 25 to August 7. Closure between Gare du Nord and La Croix-de-Berny-Robinson from August 8 to August 16.
- RER C: Traffic interruption between Gare d’Austerlitz and the sections towards Juvisy and Pont-de-Rungis-d’Orly, and between Pontoise and Avenue Henri Martin, Monday to Friday from 11 PM, from January 5 to January 30. Traffic interruption between Javel and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – Montigny-le-Bretonneux, and between Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche and Javel, Monday to Friday from 11:45 PM, from January 5 to January 30. Closure of the section between Gare d’Austerlitz and western Paris from July 15 to August 22.
- RER D: Traffic interruption between Gare de Lyon and the sections towards Corbeil-Essonnes and Melun, Monday to Friday from 11:15 PM to 4:40 AM, from January 5 to January 31. Line closure within intra-muros Paris from July 25 to August 16.
- RER E: Traffic interruption between Tournan and Nogent-Le Perreux, Monday to Friday from 8:30 PM, from January 5 to February 13. Traffic interruption between Nanterre-La-Folie and Tournan, Monday to Friday from 10:30 PM, from January 5 to February 13. Traffic interruption between Nanterre-La-Folie and Chelles-Gournay, Monday to Friday from 10:30 PM, from January 5 to January 30.
Grand Paris Express Update
While originally anticipated for 2026, the inauguration of Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express has been delayed. It is now expected to open in spring 2027, connecting Noisy-Champs to Pont-de-Sèvres in 37 minutes and serving sixteen stations. More detailed information will be provided closer to the new inauguration date.
Additional Transport Information
For more insights into the world of transport, you can explore articles on the most beautiful train stations globally or the relaunch of the Paris-Berlin night train service.
Source: https://www.timeout.com/paris/actualites/augmentation-prix-navigo-travaux-fermetures-grand-paris-express-tout-savoir-annee-2026-transports-parisiens-121225
