Paris Visite vs Navigo: Which Pass to Choose?
Choosing your transport pass wisely between Paris Visite, Navigo Découverte (semaine), Navigo Easy and ticket t+ is the foremost way, and the most effective one, to save up on a trip to Paris and to make moving around the city much easier. In this article, we will explain in detail what each pass includes, how they work, how much they cost (with prices up to date as of 2025), and which differences set them apart from each other.
Tag along until the end so that you are able to make a sensible choice between Paris Visite or Navigo Découverte, and make your trip to Paris perfect!
Which are the different passes, and how do they work?
Paris Visite
- Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days in a row; zones 1-5 are always included (CDG and Orlyval airports, as well as Versailles and Disneyland).
- Unlimited use at metro, RER, tramway, buses and trains in Île-de-France.
- Tourist discounts in museums, monuments, and attractions.
- It is charged on your mobile phone, on a physical Navigo Easy card (2 €), or on a magnetic card (phasing out).
- Website featuring official fees: Île-de-France Mobilités
Navigo Découverte – Forfait Semaine (from Monday to Sunday)
- A nominative card (5 €) with an ID picture and unlimited transport at metro, RER, trains, tramways, and buses (it includes CDG, Orly, Versailles, and Disneyland).
- It is valid from Monday to Sunday in all zones (1-5). The pass covers for a complete calendar week (from Monday to Sunday), without fractioning it. Watch out because, should you purchase it on a Wednesday, you will pay for the entire week, but you will only use it up until Sunday!
- 2025 Fee: 31.60 € per week: RATPÎle-de-France Mobilités.
Navigo Easy
- An anonymous card to charge ticket passes, or the Paris Visite card.
- Fee: 2 € (you only need to pay once for the card).
- Recharge it on your mobile phone: use the official app Île-de-France Mobilités or Bonjour RATP, or a mobile phone with NFC in order to add your trips directly, with no need to use any machines or box offices.
- No time limit or expiration date. It is ideal for short stays when a weekly forfeit is not worth your while, and you can keep it away for future trips!
- Official website featuring its fees: Île-de-France Mobilités
t+ ticket (single ticket or 10-ticket pass)
- It is valid for a single trip on the metro, RER (only within Paris), buses, and tramways.
- 2025 Fee: 2.50 € for a single ticket; 10-ticket pass on your mobile phone or as a physical card: 19.10 €. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: the passes based on magnetic cards will be ultimately phased out in 2025; it will only be available in its digital version (on your mobile phone with NFC), or by means of a Navigo Easy card (source: RATP).
Official fees (2025)
| Title | Duration | Fee | Cost/day* | Does it include airports? | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Visite | 1 day | 29.90 € | 29.90 € | ✔ | Mobile phone / Easy |
| Paris Visite | 3 days | 62.30 € | 20.77 € | ✔ | Mobile phone / Easy |
| Paris Visite | 5 days | 76.25 € | 15.25 € | ✔ | Mobile phone / Easy |
| Navigo Découverte semaine | Mon-Sun | 31.60 € | 4.51 € (7 days) | ✔ | Nominative card |
| Navigo Day Pass | 1 day | 12 € | 12 € | ✖ (except for CDG bus) | Mobile phone / Easy |
| t+ ticket | 1 trip | 2.50 € | — | ✖ | Paper† / Mobile phone |
*Approximate cost per day for comparison purposes.
†Magnetic card to be phased out by late 2025.
Key differences in a nutshell
| Feature | Paris Visite | Navigo Découverte | Navigo Easy | t+ ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is it nominative? | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Validity | days in a row | Mon-Sun no changes | unlimited | 1 trip |
| CDG/Orly Airports | ✔ | ✔ | Only if you charge your ticket | Only with a specific ticket |
| Disneyland / Versailles | ✔ | ✔ | Only with a specific ticket | Only with a specific ticket |
| Zones covered for | 1-5 | 1-5 (or 2-5) | Depends on what you charge | Depends on the starting point |
| Rechargeable | No | Yes (weekly or monthly) | Yes (passes) | — |
The most important thing to be noted in this comparison between Paris Visite vs. Navigo Découverte is that Paris Visite counts the used up days in a row from the very moment of its activation, so you can get it under way at any given moment and make the most of it whereas, on the other hand, Navigo Découverte follows the current calendar week: that is, it starts on a Monday and ends on a Sunday, regardless of when you purchase it (should you arrive mid-week, you might pay for days that you are not going to use). The starting date for your stay is key to choosing between one and another!
Which option to choose depending on your trip?
| Travelling profile | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Weekend (from Friday to Sunday) | Navigo Day Pass × 3 if you go on < 3 trips/day; Paris Visite for 3 days if you include CDG + Disneyland. |
| Full week (Mon-Sun) | Navigo Découverte semaine. |
| Staying from Wednesday to Tuesday | t+ Ticket + Navigo Day or Navigo Easy (Wed-Sun) + Découverte for the following week if it is worth it. |
| Business trip for 1-2 days | t+ ticket or Navigo Day. |
| A family visiting Disney + Versailles | Paris Visite for 5 days (for the sake of comfort) or Navigo Découverte + specific tickets. |
Next up, we will provide you with a few number examples (with up to date prices for 2025) so that you can see how much you would save up with the different cards, depending on the amount of public transport trips that you intend to take on a daily basis:
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Example 1: 6–8 trips per day (intensive use)
- t+ ticket fee: 2.50 € × 7 trips = 17.50 €/day
- Navigo Day Pass for zones 1–5: 20.10 €/day
- With 6+ trips, the Navigo Day Pass is already more cost efficient than paying for your tickets individually, and with a weekly Navigo Découverte (31.60 €) the difference is huge for long stays.
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Example 2: 3 trips per day (moderate use)
- Individual t+ ticket: 2.50 € × 3 = 7.50 €/day
- 10-ticket pass on Navigo Easy: 1.91 € × 3 = 5.73 €/day
- In this case, it is more convenient to get the t+ ticket or the pass, unless you include the airports or far flung areas, for which a broader pass such as Paris Visite or Navigo would spare you extra tickets.
Cost scenarios (practical examples)
No two travellers nor two trips are the same so, to wrap it up, let us now analyse which cards would be more convenient for you depending on how many days you intend to spend visiting Paris.
Make sure to also have a look at these further article-guides in order to know how to plan your one-week trip to Paris, for 5 days, for 3 days or even for a single day. Additionally, do not miss out on reading this other, up to date analysis on Paris’ tourist passes in order to find out which one is the most convenient for you.
- A tourist for 3 days, hotel in zone 1, arrival at CDG
- CDG ↔ París (return): 2 × 11.30 € = 22.60 €
- 6 trips/day (t+) × 3 days = 18 trips × 2.30 € ≈ 41.40 €
- Total expense with individual tickets: ~64,00 €
- As opposed to Paris Visite for 3 days (71.20 €) → savings ≈ 7.20 € if you choose to take individual tickets.
- Low-cost trip for 5 days (Mon-Fri)
- 8 trips/day × 5 days = 40 trips × 2.30 € ≈ 92.00 €
- As opposed to a weekly Navigo Découverte (31.60 €) → savings ≈ 60.40 € if you choose the pass.
- Alternative: Navigo Easy + digital 10-ticket pass
- Navigo Easy card: 2 € (just once)
- Case A – each 10-ticket pass: 21.10 €: for 18 trips (case 1), you will need 2 passes: 2 × 21.10 = 42.20 € – Total expense with a card + passes: 44.20 €, as opposed to ~64 € for the individual tickets → ≈ 20 € in savings.
- Case B – each 10-ticket pass: 21.10 €: for 40 trips (case 2), 4 passes will be needed: 4 × 21.10 = 84.40 €, plus 2 € = 86.40 €, as opposed to ~92 €, it makes for a more modest saving, but it is still a gain.
Summarised upsides and downsides
Paris Visite
✅ It includes airports + Disney + Versailles.
❌ High daily price (at > 3 days it does not fare well against Navigo).
Navigo Découverte
✅ Extremely low flat fee, as it covers for everything within Île-de-France.
❌ Only valid from Monday to Sunday; it requires a picture + a 5 € card.
Navigo Easy
✅ It is affordable (2 €), can be recharged with your mobile phone, and it is ideal for passes.
❌ It does not include airports without charging extra tickets.
t+ ticket
✅ It is useful for 1-2 trips occasionally.
❌ No transport to the airport; high unitary price.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is the best Navigo pass for tourists?
For short stays of a few days, the Navigo Easy with 10-ticket passes is usually the most flexible and inexpensive one. For full weeks with plenty of trips, the weekly Navigo Découverte is the most affordable choice.
How does the weekly Navigo work if I arrive on a Thursday?
The Navigo Découverte pass is valid from Monday to Sunday. If you arrive on a Thursday, the pass will include your trips up until Sunday, but you will have to pay the total weekly fee!
Does the Paris Visite still exist in paper form?
Yes, it does, the Paris Visite is still sold in physical format at stations, airports, and some agencies, even though it is ever more frequent to purchase it digitally.
Which ticket do I have to purchase in order to get from CDG to the city centre?
A single RER B ticket from CDG costs 11.30 € (as of 2025). Should you travel for several days, and if you use public transport, a pass such as Paris Visite or Navigo could be more convenient for you.
Can I use Navigo Easy at the RER?
Yes, you can, Navigo Easy works at the metro, buses, tramways and RER within the zones that you charged on your card. But do remember that you will have to purchase additional tickets for your trips to the airports!
How much does a Navigo Day pass cost?
The Navigo Day pass for a single day within zones 1–5 costs around 14.90 €, and it offers unlimited trips throughout the chosen day.
Do minors have a discount for Paris Visite?
Yes, they do, as there are reduced fees for kids between 4 and 11 years old, with rather substantial discounts for the Paris Visite.