Imagine traveling around Paris without ever touching a paper ticket or plastic card. That’s what mobile ticketing promises — letting you pay and validate your metro, bus, and RER rides directly with your smartphone… or even your smartwatch!
In this video, I show you how to use your phone as the easiest and often the cheapest way to pay for public transport in Paris.
But — in true French-administration fashion — there’s a twist. This brilliant solution sadly isn’t available for everyone. You might discover that your country simply doesn’t appear when you try to set up your account.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How mobile ticketing works in Paris
How to set up the app on Android or iPhone
What tickets and passes you can buy
Who can — and can’t — use Navigo passes on their phones
My tips to avoid surprises when traveling
Don’t forget to check my other videos:
“Mastering the Paris Metro: A Complete Guide”
“Paris Metro: 10 Things You MUST Know About Navigo!”
Bon voyage!
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Timeline:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Choose an app
02:52 – For Android Users
04:49 – Purchasing with the app
05:58 – Purchasing a metro-train ticket
06:57 – Purchasing a weekly pass
07:25 – Stupid country limitations!
09:53 – For Apple users
10:12 – With Apple Wallet
10:40 – But not for all passes
11:52 – Connected Watch users
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