How to get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille by bus and metro?

From Eiffel Tower to Bastille by bus and metro

To get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris, take the 42 bus from Tour Eiffel station to Rond-Point Des Champs-Élysées station. Next, take the 1 metro from Franklin D. Roosevelt station to Bastille station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The bus and metro schedule from Eiffel Tower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bastille on the Moovit app.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Metro - 1
Metro - 1
Leaves from Tour Eiffel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tour Eiffel
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Gare Saint-Lazare
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rond-Point Des Champs-Élysées
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Franklin D. Roosevelt
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 1
    Wait for metro
    1
    Château de Vincennes
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Bastille
    Ride to metro station
    Bastille
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Eiffel Tower to Bastille by RER and metro

To get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris, take the C RER from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station to Gare D'Austerlitz station. Next, take the 5 metro from Gare D'Austerlitz station to Bastille station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The bus and metro schedule from Eiffel Tower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bastille on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to RER stationRER - C
RER - C
Metro - 5
Metro - 5
Leaves from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    RER - C
    Wait for RER
    C
    Pont de Rungis Aéroport D'Orly
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Gare D'Austerlitz
    15 min
  • 4
    Metro - 5
    Wait for metro
    5
    Bobigny - Pablo Picasso
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bastille
    Ride to metro station
    Bastille
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Eiffel Tower to Bastille

The distance between Eiffel Tower, Paris and Bastille, Paris is approximately 7.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eiffel Tower to Bastille by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paris – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Eiffel Tower to Bastille

To check the bus and metro schedule from Eiffel Tower to Bastille using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Eiffel Tower) and destination (Bastille), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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From Eiffel Tower to Bastille by RER and metro

To get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris, take the C RER from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station to Gare D'Austerlitz station. Next, take the 5 metro from Gare D'Austerlitz station to Bastille station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The bus and metro schedule from Eiffel Tower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bastille on the Moovit app.

31min
Walk to RER stationRER - C
RER - C
Metro - 5
Metro - 5
Leaves from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    RER - C
    Wait for RER
    C
    Pont de Rungis Aéroport D'Orly
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Gare D'Austerlitz
    15 min
  • 4
    Metro - 5
    Wait for metro
    5
    Bobigny - Pablo Picasso
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bastille
    Ride to metro station
    Bastille
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 42, Metro line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eiffel Tower to Bastille?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using RER line C, Metro line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and Bastille in Paris?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris?

    The 42 bus line goes from Tour Eiffel station near Eiffel Tower to Gare Saint-Lazare station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gare Saint-Lazare station near Bastille in Paris.

  • How long does it take to travel from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Eiffel Tower and Bastille in Paris by bus and metro is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Eiffel Tower to get to Bastille in Paris?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Tour Eiffel stop near Eiffel Tower in Paris.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Eiffel Tower and Bastille in Paris?

    Get off the bus at the Gare Saint-Lazare station, which is closest to Bastille in Paris.

  • When is the last RER from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris?

    The last RER from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris is the RER C line. It leaves the Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station at 2:22 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris?

    The first metro from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris is Pointe Du Lac - Balard. It leaves the École Militaire station at 2:23 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris?

    The first bus from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris is Demi Lune - Parc Zoologique - Champs De Mars. It leaves the Rapp - la Bourdonnais stop at 2:31 AM.

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