| Taking the Bus |
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The bus is a terrific way to travel in Paris. It's typically slower than the subway, but at least you get to travel on the surface of the city. There are also special nighttime buses for those who are staying out until all hours. Buses
Tickets are the same as those used throughout the Paris RATP system (see the subway/métro page for details). The driver sells single tickets if necessary and can advise you on your route. Don't hesitate to ask him. In the street, the stops are shown by a bus shelter or a signpost indicating the name of the stop and the numbers of the buses stopping there. Some lines are fitted with a display showing the times of the next two buses. When the bus arrives, the driver will stop if you so request. You should always board at the front and exit at the back. As you get aboard, you should validate your ticket by slipping it into the stamping machine. To get off at the desired stop, you should press one of the red buttons fixed to the upright support rails. The sign “Stop requested” will come on.
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The RATP makes available a PDF version of the bus routes map, which you can download by clicking here. ..
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Noctilien BusThe 47 Noctilien Buses take over from the Buses, Metro, RER and Ile-de-France trains every night from 0.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m. To meet demand, more buses run during the weekend. They service Paris and 175 towns in the Ile-de-France region. Your Paris Visite pass allows you to use the Noctilien (according to your selected zones). The t ticket and Mobilis are also accepted. The Noctilien is organized around the five major transfer stations:
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Each bus is clearly identified by its line number and direction, with its main stops shown along the side. The Paris buses carry a two-digit number and suburban buses carry a three-digit number.