Paper tickets are over: detailed timeline and alternatives Last updated: October 15, 2026
Key dates
Since November 2025, cardboard t+ and Origin-Destination tickets have no longer been sold in Île-de-France.
They remain valid for travel:
- Until May 2026 on buses and trams
- Updated on October 15, 2026 Until December 14, 2026, inclusive on the metro for t+ tickets
- Updated on October 15, 2026 Until December 14, 2026, inclusive on the metro/train/RER network for Origin-Destination tickets
No refunds are possible.
Updated on October 15, 2026 However, cardboard t+ tickets and Origin-Destination tickets can be exchanged at an RATP or SNCF ticket office until January 14, 2027, limited to 5 tickets per day. The exchange will be made for a Metro-Train-RER or Bus-Tram ticket of equivalent value, on an already purchased Navigo Easy pass (you will need to obtain it beforehand, at a cost of €2).
Objectives: simplifying travelers' daily lives
The end of cardboard tickets is part of an initiative to modernize transport in the Île-de-France region, led by Île-de-France Mobilités. There are three objectives:
- Reduce queues in stations and train stations, allowing passengers to validate their tickets more quickly;
- Improve the daily passenger experience by offering greater flexibility;
- Reduce the environmental impact by eliminating the production and recycling of cardboard tickets.
Alternatives to cardboard tickets
Several simple and practical solutions are already available for travelling in the Île-de-France region, replacing cardboard tickets.
Navigo Easy Pass: the ideal solution for occasional travellers
The Navigo Easy Pass is a physical card that you can purchase at stations and stops for €2.
You can then load your transport tickets onto it, at stations or remotely via the Bonjour RATP app: passes, single tickets (Bus-Tram, Metro-Train-RER) and Airport tickets.
All you need to do is validate your pass at the gates, and the journeys will be automatically deducted.
It offers multiple advantages:
- It can be topped up remotely, via the Tickets tab in your Bonjour RATP app;
- It has a lifespan of around ten years;
- It is non-nominative and can be lent to another traveller for a different journey.
Please note: 1 traveller = 1 pass. Two travellers cannot travel together using the same pass.
Tickets and passes on your phone, the practical solution for everyone
To avoid carrying a physical pass, you can purchase and keep your transport tickets on your phone.
- Purchase: in the Tickets tab of the Bonjour RATP app, by clicking on Buy a ticket on my phone
- Validate: when approaching a gate, go to the Tickets tab in the Bonjour RATP app and click on "Validate" next to the card to be used
And that's it: your phone is your new transport ticket!
Navigo Liberté + for pay-as-you-go travel
This nominative pass allows you to:
- Travel anywhere in the Île-de-France region, using all modes of transport
- Pay the following month only for the journeys made (pay-as-you-go)
- Benefit from preferential fares and free connections
More comfort and no need to top up = no hassle!
Where and how can you get help or more information?
- RATP staff are available at stations and stops to provide advice and personalised assistance, so please do not hesitate to ask them for help.
- You can also visit our FAQ to find out everything about purchasing tickets via the Bonjour RATP app or watch our video tutorials.
