Strike or not, the Paris Métro runs 95% of the time normally. The 5% is when strikes happen. This tool gives you a plan before you need one — and a fallback when the strike hits.
Most Paris visitors are one strike away from a stranded day. The reality: even full shutdowns leave you options — Vélib', buses (which often run even when Métro doesn't), taxis (longer wait), and walking under 5 km is often faster than alternatives.
The non-obvious thing: RATP (Métro, RER, bus) and SNCF (RER suburban, Transilien) are separate. A SNCF strike doesn't shut Métro. Bus lines often run even when Métro is down.
The best way to make your trip in your scenario.
2–3 fallbacks ranked by reliability in your scenario.
Apps and URLs to monitor in real time.
Sometimes — RATP has occasionally made buses free during major strikes as a goodwill gesture. Not guaranteed. Your Navigo pass still works.
Yes — under 5 km in 1 hour. East-west Paris is ~10 km. North-south ~7 km. Walking is often faster than taxi in traffic.
Uber, Bolt, Heetch work in Paris. During strikes, prices surge 2–5×. Taxi G7 has regulated pricing (no surge); wait longer.