How long does it take from Pasteur to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre by metro?

The journey from Pasteur to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre takes approximately 27 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 7.32 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pasteur to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre?

The token fare from Pasteur to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre 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 Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre?

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 Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre?

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

How many stops from Pasteur to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre?

There are 7 stops between Pasteur and Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre on the Line 6. The stations are: Pasteur, Montparnasse–Bienvenüe.

Pasteur To Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre

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

+9.28 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Châtelet

yellow interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5 km

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

interchange Châtelet — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards La Défense

+5 min

Châtelet

purple interchangegreen interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards La Défense

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

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.18 km

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

Route on the map

7stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

7.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

0.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~29 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€54

Auto

€118

Cab

€212

Estimates for 7.32 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

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