What does RER stand for in French?

What does RER stand for in French?

Réseau Express Régional, or RER, is a Regional Express Network rapid transit system serving the capital city of Paris and its suburbs in France.

How many RER lines does Paris have?

The Paris RER is 5 express train lines connecting Paris city centre to surrounding suburbs.

How do you ride the RER in Paris?

Riding RER trains Keep the ticket with you, since you’ll need it to exit through the turnstiles at your destination. Using a Paris-Visite pass is just like using a cardboard ticket: Insert the small plastic “coupon” or ticket that comes with your pass into the turnstile, retrieve it, and keep it with you.

How often do RER trains run?

15-20 minute
As a result train, metro and bus are tightly integrated, sharing ticketing systems. Trains will commonly run at 15-20 minute intervals and run from about 5.00am to around midnight.

What are the RER stations in Paris?

Combined Metro RER stations are common throughout central Paris and are often marked with signs showing both Paris Metro and Paris RER symbols like the photo above. Above is a photo of RER station Bry-sur-Marne which is a classic RER station sign.

How long is the RER E Line in France?

The 52.3 km (32.5 mi) RER E line travels between Paris and eastern suburbs, with all trains serving the stations in central Paris, before branching out towards the ends of the line. The line runs from the western terminus Haussmann–Saint-Lazare (E1) to the eastern termini Chelles–Gournay (E2) and Tournan (E4).

What does the RER station sign mean?

Above is a photo of RER station Bry-sur-Marne which is a classic RER station sign. When several RER train lines are served at a single station often the RER sign shows which RER lines are at the station like in the above photo.

How do I find the RER stations on the map?

You’ll notice that the RER map has a grid: “J to Q” horizontally and “9 to 16” vertically. Below the RER Map, you’ll find the 231 RER stations listed with their grid coordinates.