2026 Nations Championship | France / South Africa: how to get there by public transport? Plan your journey before you set off
On Friday, November 13, the France national rugby team will face South Africa at the Stade de France for its fifth match in the Nations Championship. Depending on the entrance gate shown on your ticket and the planned service disruptions, some routes are recommended. Find out more in this article.
Getting to the Stade de France by public transport
To help keep crowds moving and get to the Stade de France as quickly as possible, we recommend the following routes depending on your gate.
Access to gates A, B, C, D, E, G and H (East side of the Stadium):
towards Mitry-Claye: get off at La Plaine - Stade de France station, then allow 10 minutes to walk
towards Mairie d'Aubervilliers: get off at Front Populaire station, then allow 25 minutes to walk.
Access to gates J, K, L, N, R and S (North side of the Stadium):
towards Saint-Denis Université: get off at Saint-Denis - Porte de Paris station, then allow 5 minutes to walk.
Access to gates T, U, X, Y and Z (Southwest side of the Stadium):
towards Creil: get off at Stade de France - Saint-Denis station, then allow 10 minutes to walk.
towards Saint-Denis - Pleyel: get off at the terminus, then allow 20 minutes to walk.
Leaving the Stade de France by public transport
To get to Paris by public transport:
From gates A, B, C, D, E, G, H, X, Y and Z (East side of the Stadium):
- La Plaine - Stade de France: allow 10 minutes to walk.
- Front Populaire: allow 25 minutes to walk.
From gates J, K, L, N, R, S, T and U (North side of the Stadium):
- Saint-Denis - Porte de Paris: allow 5 minutes to walk.
From gates T, U, X, Y and Z (Southwest side of the Stadium):
- Stade de France - Saint-Denis: allow 10 minutes to walk.
- Saint-Denis - Pleyel: allow 20 minutes to walk.
Metro: times of the last departures
| Line | Station | Last scheduled departure |
|---|---|---|
| Front Populaire | 01:39 a.m. |
| Saint-Denis - Porte de Paris | 01:39 a.m. |
| Saint-Denis-Pleyel | 01: 34 a.m. |
RER: times of the last departures
| Direction | Line | Station | Last scheduled departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH → SOUTH (towards Paris-Gare du Nord) | | La Plaine - Stade de France | 00:40 a.m. |
| NORTH → SOUTH (towards Paris-Gare du Nord) | | Stade de France - Saint-Denis | 10:57 p.m. |
Prepare for your visit
Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your visit.
1. Check traffic conditions in real time
The Bonjour RATP app is ideal for checking real-time traffic information, or planning a route just before you set off. The journey planner takes disruptions into account and suggests the best routes accordingly! However, be sure to follow the recommendations in this article to get off at the right station for your entrance.
2. Buy your tickets in advance
To save time and avoid queues at stations, our top tip is to buy your tickets in advance.
In the Bonjour RATP app, go to Tickets to buy and load your ticket onto a physical Navigo Easy pass or directly onto your phone. If you choose to use your phone, you can also use it to validate your journey at the station. Just follow the instructions in the app!
Want to find out more? Read our dedicated article and watch our demo videos.
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