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

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 Invalides station. Next, take the 8 metro from Invalides station to Bastille station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min.

35min
Walk to RER stationRER - C
RER - C
Metro - 8
Metro - 8
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
    Invalides
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - 8
    Wait for metro
    8
    Pointe du Lac
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bastille
    Ride to metro station
    Bastille
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

30min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
Bus - 42
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 - 42
    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
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Public transit directions from Eiffel Tower to Bastille

The distance between Eiffel Tower, Paris and Bastille, Paris is approximately 8.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eiffel Tower to Bastille by RER and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paris – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bastille, Paris

Bastille is located at Bastille, Paris and the nearest public transit station is Bastille - Faubourg Saint-Antoine.

Metro stations close to Bastille:

  • Ledru-Rollin
  • Bastille
  • Chemin Vert

Bus stations close to Bastille:

  • Bastille - Faubourg Saint-Antoine
  • Bréguet - Sabin
  • Bastille - Roquette

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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.

30min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
Bus - 42
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 - 42
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using RER line C, Metro line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 42, Metro line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one RER line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

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

    The C RER line goes from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station near Eiffel Tower to Pont de Rungis Aéroport D'Orly station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Pont de Rungis Aéroport D'Orly station near Bastille in Paris

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

    The total travel time between Eiffel Tower and Bastille in Paris by RER and metro is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the C RER from the Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station near Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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

    Get off the RER at the Pont de Rungis Aéroport D'Orly station, which is closest to Bastille in Paris.

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

    The first RER from Eiffel Tower to Bastille in Paris is RER C. It leaves the Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station at 6:23 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 - Champ De Mars. It leaves the Rapp - la Bourdonnais stop at 1:31 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 1:23 AM.

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