Getting around Paris is not complicated — but choosing the right mode of transport depending on the situation, the time and the destination does take a little perspective. From the Hôtel R de Paris, on rue de Clichy in the 9th arrondissement, you are just a short walk from Saint-Lazare station, several metro lines and major bus stops. Here is the practical guide to moving around Paris in 2026 without having to second-guess every journey.

The metro: the default choice, almost always

Fast, frequent and affordable, the metro remains the most efficient option for the vast majority of trips in Paris. In 2026, a single ticket costs €2.55 on a Navigo Easy card or on a smartphone. For stays of several days with many journeys, the travel passes are often better value:

  • Navigo Liberté+: discounted pay-as-you-go pricing, billed at the end of the month according to the number of validated trips — ideal for regular use without commitment. Activate it on your Navigo Easy card.
  • Navigo Week: unlimited travel in all zones from Monday to Sunday — useful if you are exploring Paris intensively over a week.
  • Navigo Month: €90.80 for all zones in 2026 — mainly relevant for longer stays or residents.
  • Paris Visite: unlimited pass for 1 to 5 days, including airport travel — practical for short tourist stays with many journeys.

From the hotel, the most useful lines are metro line 2 (Place de Clichy), line 12 (Place de Clichy, Trinité, Saint-Lazare) and line 13 (Saint-Lazare, Liège). Saint-Lazare is 8 minutes away on foot and offers connections to the RER and mainline trains. For everything you need to know about buying tickets, available passes and up-to-date fares, see our practical guide to metro tickets in Paris.

Buses and Noctilien: for longer trips or getting back late

Buses reach places the metro does not, while also giving you a view of the city. The same RATP ticket at €2.55 is valid. The Noctilien night-bus network takes over after the metro closes — usually between 1 am and 5:30 am depending on the line. It is the natural fallback after a late concert at the Folies Bergère or a dinner that stretches past midnight. Navigo passes (Week, Month) are valid on Noctilien buses as well.

Taxis and ride-hailing: for evenings, heavy luggage and airports

Taxis and ride-hailing services do not replace the metro for everyday trips — but there are situations where they are clearly the best option:

  • After a show or a late dinner, when the metro is closed or nearly empty
  • With heavy luggage or very young children
  • For the airport — regulated fares from Paris are €56 to CDG (Right Bank) and €40 to Orly (Left Bank) or €41 to Orly (Right Bank), fixed regardless of journey time
  • For out-of-the-way destinations in the evening with poor metro access

The main options from the hotel are G7 (licensed Paris taxi, bookable by app or phone), Uber, Bolt and Heetch. For airport journeys, specialist operators such as Alpha Taxis or Taxi Seine Paris are also available. You will find all these apps in our guide to taxis and apps, with direct download links.

Vélib' and e-scooters: for short distances in good weather

For journeys of under 3 km in good weather, Vélib' is often the fastest and most pleasant option. With 1,400 stations across the Paris region — including several around the hotel (Parme-Clichy, Place Blanche, Saint-Lazare) — the system is simple: scan the QR code and leave straight away. The first 45-minute ticket costs around €3 for a casual ride, or much less with a subscription. E-scooters (Lime, Tier) work on the same principle with geolocation of nearby vehicles. Handy for reaching the Musée Gustave Moreau (8 minutes on foot), rue des Martyrs (10 minutes) or Galeries Lafayette (12 minutes) — though for these very short distances, walking is often still quicker than waiting to find a bike.

Walking: underestimated, often the smartest choice

In the 9th arrondissement and neighbouring districts, walking is underused. Most distances between the hotel and the main neighbourhood sights are 5 to 15 minutes on foot — comparable to, or shorter than, waiting for the metro, riding it and walking again from the station exit. Before reaching for your phone, the quick rule of thumb is simple: if it is more than 20 minutes away, take the metro; if it is less, walk. Paris is a city that rewards walking, and the 9th arrondissement especially so.