How long does it take from Front Populaire to Châtelet by metro?

The journey from Front Populaire to Châtelet takes approximately 21 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 7.04 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Front Populaire to Châtelet?

The token fare from Front Populaire to Châtelet is €2.5. With a smart card the fare is €2.5 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.5.

Which platform at Front Populaire for Châtelet?

At Front Populaire, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Front Populaire. Look for the electronic board showing "Front Populaire".

What is the last train from Front Populaire to Châtelet?

The last train from Front Populaire towards Front Populaire departs at 01:15 on weekdays. The last train from Châtelet back towards Front Populaire departs at 01:15.

How many stops from Front Populaire to Châtelet?

There are 7 stops between Front Populaire and Châtelet on the Line 12. The stations are: Front Populaire, Marx Dormoy, Gare du Nord.

Front Populaire To Châtelet

ShortestShortest Route

Front Populaire

Platform 1·underground·Line 12Towards Front Populaire

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right

Marx Dormoy

+2.35 min

2.35 min · 1.02 km

Gare du Nord

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.04 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

interchange Gare du Nord — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 4 ·Platform 1 Towards Porte de Clignancourt

+5 min

Gare du Nord

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 4Towards Porte de Clignancourt

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right

Gare de l'Est

+2.32 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Strasbourg–Saint-Denis

+4.64 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Réaumur–Sébastopol

+6.96 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Les Halles

+9.28 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Châtelet

yellow interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Front Populaire	05:30	01:15	Towards Front Populaire
Châtelet	05:30	01:15	Towards Front Populaire

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Use your Paris Métro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.95 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.44 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~28 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€52

Auto

€114

Cab

€204

Estimates for 7.04 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

La DéfenseChâteau de Vincennes

Line 12

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Line 12

Saint-Denis–PleyelAéroport d'Orly

Line 12

Porte de ClignancourtPorte d'Orléans

Line 12

Departure station

Front Populaire

underground

Front Populaire, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Front Populaire sortie 1· Front Populaire area♿

Front Populaire sortie 2· Front Populaire area♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Châtelet

underground

Châtelet, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Châtelet sortie 1· Châtelet♿

Châtelet sortie 2· Châtelet♿

Châtelet sortie 3· Châtelet♿

Châtelet sortie 4· Châtelet♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access