What is a Navigo pass and how does it work?
Navigo is the rechargeable travel card for the Île-de-France public transport network, covering metro, RER, bus and tramway. It can be loaded with a weekly or monthly unlimited pass or, for visitors, a set number of single journeys.
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How it works
The card is tapped at gates and validators for every journey, and an unlimited pass removes the need to buy a ticket per trip. Île-de-France Mobilités sets which zones and networks each pass version covers and how it is topped up online or at machines.
Commonly mixed up with
Navigo is often confused with a simple paper ticket. It is a physical or dematerialised card that holds a subscription or a journey pack, not a single-use ticket in itself.
What is a Navigo pass and how does it work?
| Knowledge, Paris | Travel and visit |
|---|---|
| Short answer | Navigo is the rechargeable travel card for the Île-de-France public transport network, covering metro, RER, bus and tramway. It can be loaded with a weekly or monthly unlimited pass or, for visitors, a set number of single journeys. |
| How it works | The card is tapped at gates and validators for every journey, and an unlimited pass removes the need to buy a ticket per trip. Île-de-France Mobilités sets which zones and networks each pass version covers and how it is topped up online or at machines. |
| Commonly mixed up with | Navigo is often confused with a simple paper ticket. It is a physical or dematerialised card that holds a subscription or a journey pack, not a single-use ticket in itself. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Can visitors use Navigo?
- A visitor version called Navigo Easy or Découverte can hold single tickets or short passes.
- Does it cover the airports?
- Coverage of RER lines to the airports depends on the pass and zones purchased.
- How do I top it up?
- Top-ups are made online, at station machines or at some shops.
- Is a photo required?
- The personal weekly and monthly Navigo card requires a photo, unlike the anonymous Easy card.
- Where are current products listed?
- Île-de-France Mobilités publishes the full list of passes and prices.
Sources
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