In brief
Yes, you can take a suitcase on the Paris metro; the normal €2.55 ticket covers you, or €14 for the Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket from Charles-de-Gaulle or Orly. Only metro line 14 and RER A and B are step-free at every station, so they’re easiest with a heavy case. Most other metro lines have stairs at some or all stations; if you’d rather skip them entirely, take a taxi or a booked private transfer.
- A single Metro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55 and works for any journey within the core network regardless of how much luggage you carry1.
- The Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket, covering RER B to/from CDG or metro line 14 to/from Orly, costs €14 full price or €7 reduced1.
- Line 14 is the only metro line its operator calls fully wheelchair accessible, meaning every station has a lift2.
- RER A and RER B are both stated to be wheelchair accessible at every station34.
- Gare du Nord, where most international trains and several RER and metro lines meet, has staffed luggage lockers on level -16.
- The official flat taxi fare from Charles-de-Gaulle is €56 to the Right Bank or €65 to the Left Bank; from Orly it is €45 or €365.
- Flat taxi fares apply only to direct airport-to-Paris trips; there is no published flat fare for journeys within the city5.
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This page covers what you actually need to know about bringing luggage onto the Paris metro and RER: the ticket you need, which lines and stations avoid stairs, and what to do instead if you would rather not carry a bag down into the network at all. For the wider set of transport questions, start at the Getting Into and Around Paris hub.
The short answer
| If you are… | Do this |
|---|---|
| Arriving at CDG or Orly with luggage | Buy the Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket (€14) and take RER B (CDG) or metro line 14 (Orly)1 |
| Changing trains within central Paris with a suitcase | Use a normal €2.55 ticket; expect stairs on most lines except 14 |
| Traveling with a wheelchair, or wanting a station you know has a lift | Stick to line 14, RER A, or RER B234 |
| Not willing to manage any stairs at all | Book a licensed taxi (fixed fare from the airports only) or a private transfer5 |
| Arriving by Eurostar or another international train at Gare du Nord | Use the lockers on level -1 before continuing by metro6 |
What ticket you need, and what it costs
Île-de-France Mobilités does not sell a separate ticket for luggage. A traveler with a suitcase pays the same fare as anyone else: €2.55 for a single Metro-Train-RER ticket, valid throughout the core Île-de-France network regardless of how many bags you are carrying1. If your trip starts or ends at Charles-de-Gaulle or Orly, use the Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket instead, at €14 full price or €7 reduced; it covers RER B to or from CDG or metro line 14 to or from Orly, and it can be bought in the Île-de-France Mobilités app or loaded onto a reusable Navigo Easy card at a station17. This ticket is a separate product from the standard single ticket and is the one to buy if your journey touches an airport1.
What the rules say about carrying a bag
RATP’s own conditions of carriage for what can and cannot be brought onto the metro are published on ratp.fr, and that page is the authority for any specific size limit or fine amount for oversized luggage. If you see a specific figure quoted elsewhere online, treat it with caution and check ratp.fr yourself, or ask at a station, before relying on it. What this guide can confirm is narrower: there is no separate luggage ticket, and the practical limit on what you can bring is whatever you can carry yourself onto a train that may be crowded, especially at rush hour.
Which lines and stations are step-free
If avoiding stairs matters as much as the ticket price, the line to look for is metro line 14. Its operator describes it as the only metro line that is fully wheelchair accessible, meaning every one of its stations has a lift; it also runs automatically, without a driver, and connects Saint-Denis-Pleyel to Orly Airport2. The other automatic-line advantage for luggage is that line 14 links directly to Orly, so a traveler arriving there can reach central Paris (Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, Madeleine) without a single flight of stairs2.
Both RER lines that serve the airports are also described by their operator as accessible at every station: RER B, which reaches both Terminal 3 at CDG and Gare du Nord, and RER A, which does not serve an airport but crosses central Paris via Châtelet-Les Halles34. Outside of line 14 and these two RER lines, this guide did not find an equivalent blanket accessibility statement for the rest of the metro network, lines 1 through 13, so assume stairs are possible at any station you have not checked individually.
Arriving at Gare du Nord with bags
Gare du Nord, where Eurostar and most trains from northern France and Belgium arrive, connects to Transilien lines H and K, RER B and RER D, and metro lines 2, 4, and 56. If you would rather not carry luggage onto a connecting train or the metro right away, the station has staffed lockers on level -1, reached by the escalators and stairs opposite track 3, near the Rue de Maubeuge exit6.
Alternatives if you'd rather not take the metro at all
For a direct trip between the airports and Paris, French taxi fares are fixed by government order rather than metered, which makes the cost predictable with bags in the trunk. As of the order effective 1 February 2026, a taxi between Charles-de-Gaulle and the Right Bank costs €56, and to the Left Bank €65; from Orly, the fares are €45 to the Right Bank and €36 to the Left Bank. A booking supplement applies (€4 for an immediate booking, €7 in advance), and a fifth passenger adds €5.505. These flat fares apply only to trips made directly between an airport and Paris; there is no published flat fare for journeys within the city, where a metered taxi is the only official option5.
Tours worth considering
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For most visitors, the metro and RER, with the airport ticket where it applies, are the cheapest way to move around with luggage, and no tour or transfer product is required. A booked option earns its price in three cases:
- You are arriving with more bags than you can comfortably carry through a station change. A private transfer takes the stairs and connections out of the equation. See the private driver service for airports and train stations, and confirm the pickup point with the operator when you book.
- You are leaving Paris for a train station and want a fixed pickup time. A private departure transfer avoids timing a metro connection against a train departure while managing luggage. The same private driver service lists train stations among its destinations.
- You have hours between checkout and your train and would rather not haul bags around the city. See the luggage storage at Gare du Nord station, which the operator lists for Gare du Nord.
Skip a paid transfer if you are only carrying one or two manageable bags and your route uses line 14, RER A, or RER B; the standard ticket will do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there fines for oversized bags on the Paris metro?
This is a common question, and RATP’s conditions of carriage would state a figure if one exists, but ratp.fr is the only authority for it. No other operator page this guide is allowed to use repeats a specific size limit or fine amount, so none is given here; check ratp.fr directly if this affects your trip.
Do I need a special ticket for luggage on the metro?
No. A standard €2.55 Metro-Train-RER ticket, or the €14 Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket for a trip touching CDG or Orly, is all that is required regardless of how much you are carrying1.
Which metro line is easiest for a big suitcase?
Line 14, since it is the only line its operator describes as fully wheelchair accessible, with a lift at every station2.
Can I take a suitcase on the RER from the airport?
Yes. RER B, which serves Terminal 3 at CDG and continues to Gare du Nord and central Paris, is stated by its operator to be accessible at every station3.
How much is a taxi from Charles-de-Gaulle or Orly with luggage?
A flat government fare applies for a direct trip: €56 or €65 from CDG depending on which bank of the Seine you are headed to, and €45 or €36 from Orly5. There is no equivalent flat fare for trips within Paris.
Where can I store luggage near Gare du Nord?
The station has staffed lockers on level -1, near track 3 and the Rue de Maubeuge exit6.
Is the Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket the same as a normal metro ticket?
No, it is a separate product at €14 (€7 reduced) that specifically covers RER B to or from CDG or metro line 14 to or from Orly; a standard €2.55 ticket does not cover those airport legs1.
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