How long does it take from Pasteur to Cité by metro?

The journey from Pasteur to Cité takes approximately 17 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 5.14 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pasteur to Cité?

The token fare from Pasteur to Cité 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 Pasteur for Cité?

At Pasteur, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Charles de Gaulle–Étoile. Look for the electronic board showing "Charles de Gaulle–Étoile".

What is the last train from Pasteur to Cité?

The last train from Pasteur towards Charles de Gaulle–Étoile departs at 01:15 on weekdays. The last train from Cité back towards Pasteur departs at 01:15.

How many stops from Pasteur to Cité?

There are 5 stops between Pasteur and Cité on the Line 6. The stations are: Pasteur, Montparnasse–Bienvenüe.

Pasteur To Cité

ShortestShortest Route

Pasteur

Platform 1·underground·Line 6Towards Charles de Gaulle–Étoile

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

Montparnasse–Bienvenüe

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.14 km

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

interchange Montparnasse–Bienvenüe — 5 min

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

+5 min

Montparnasse–Bienvenüe

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Porte de Clignancourt

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

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

+2.32 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Odéon

+4.64 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Saint-Michel

+6.96 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Cité

Arrive Platform 2·underground4 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pasteur	05:30	01:15	Towards Charles de Gaulle–Étoile
Cité	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasteur

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

0.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.32 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€40

Auto

€92

Cab

€164

Estimates for 5.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

La DéfenseChâteau de Vincennes

Line 6

Charles de Gaulle–ÉtoileNation

Line 6

Saint-Denis–PleyelAéroport d'Orly

Line 6

Porte de ClignancourtPorte d'Orléans

Line 6

Departure station

Pasteur

underground

Pasteur, Paris, France

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Pasteur sortie 1· Institut Pasteur♿

Pasteur sortie 2· Institut Pasteur♿

Pasteur sortie 3· Institut Pasteur♿

Pasteur sortie 4· Institut Pasteur♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cité

underground

Cité, Paris, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines