Bus & Tram Ticket
Affordable tickets for Paris bus and tram networks - different from metro tickets
What is the Bus-Tram Ticket?
The Bus-Tram ticket (t+ Bus-Tram) is a separate ticket type specifically for Paris buses and trams. Priced at €2.05, it's slightly cheaper than metro tickets and can be used on all RATP buses and tram lines within the Île-de-France region.
Ticket Prices (2026)
Coverage & Validity
90-Minute Window
Valid for 90 minutes from first validation
Free Transfers
Unlimited bus/tram transfers in one direction
No Return Trips
Cannot return on the same line
Included
- All buses
- Noctilien night buses
- Urban trams (T1-T10)
- Bus/tram transfers (90 min)
NOT Included
- Metro
- RER trains
- Transilien trains
- Express trams (T11, T12, T13)
- RoissyBus
Is It Suitable for You?
Best For
- Bus-only or tram-only journeys
- Areas not well served by metro
- Scenic routes above ground
- Occasional bus/tram users
Consider Alternatives If
- Need metro access → Metro-Train-RER Ticket
- Need both bus and metro → Navigo Day Pass
- Traveling frequently → Week/Month Pass
- Express trams → Metro-Train-RER Ticket
How to Carry It
Navigo Easy Card
Reusable contactless card- One-time card fee (€2.00)
- No photo required
- Valid for 10 years
- Buy at any metro station
- Store up to 20 bus/tram tickets
Smartphone
Apps or Apple Wallet- Île-de-France Mobilités
- Bonjour RATP
- SNCF Connect
- Apple Wallet (iOS)
- Requires NFC-enabled phone
- Apple Wallet (iOS) or Android NFC
Paper Tickets Discontinued
Paris no longer sells paper tickets. Use Navigo Easy card or smartphone app only.
Where to Get
Smartphone App
Stations
- Ticket counters at metro, RER, or Transilien stations
- Automatic ticket machines
RATP Approved Stores
Many tobacco shops and newsagents sell tickets. Find stores
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my metro ticket on the bus?
No, metro tickets (t+ MĂ©tro-Train-RER) are not valid on buses or trams. You need a separate Bus-Tram ticket.
Can I store both Bus-Tram and Metro tickets on one card?
Yes. Navigo Easy, smartphone apps, and Apple Wallet can hold both ticket types simultaneously without conflict.
Can I use this ticket on Noctilien night buses?
Yes! The Bus-Tram ticket is valid on all Noctilien night bus lines.
Is there a day pass for buses and trams?
Yes! Navigo Day Pass (€12.30) covers unlimited travel on all buses, trams, metro, and RER in zones 1-5.