How long does it take from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile by metro?

The journey from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile takes approximately 19 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 8.3 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile?

The token fare from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile 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 Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre for Charles de Gaulle–Étoile?

At Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards La Défense. Look for the electronic board showing "La Défense".

What is the last train from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile?

The last train from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre towards La Défense departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Charles de Gaulle–Étoile back towards Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre departs at 01:15.

How many stops from Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile?

There are 7 stops between Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre and Charles de Gaulle–Étoile on the Line 1. The stations are: Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, Tuileries, Concorde, Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George V, Argentine, Charles de Gaulle–Étoile.

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre To Charles de Gaulle–Étoile

ShortestShortest Route

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards La Défense

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Tuileries

+2.66 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

Concorde

green interchange

+5.32 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

George V

+13.28 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Argentine

+15.94 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.3 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

19 min

Total time

stops

8.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre	05:00	23:00	Towards La Défense
Charles de Gaulle–Étoile	05:30	01:15	Towards Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre

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

1.12 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€60

Auto

€130

Cab

€232

Estimates for 8.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

La DéfenseChâteau de Vincennes

Line 1

Charles de Gaulle–ÉtoileNation

Line 1

Saint-Denis–PleyelAéroport d'Orly

Line 1

Porte de ClignancourtPorte d'Orléans

Line 1

Departure station

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre

underground

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile

underground

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile, Paris, France

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile sortie 1· Arc de Triomphe♿

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile sortie 2· Arc de Triomphe♿

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile sortie 3· Arc de Triomphe♿

Charles de Gaulle–Étoile sortie 4· Arc de Triomphe♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access