Funiculaire de Montmartre Ticket t+ Navigo: How to Get to Montmartre by Metro and Funicular

Funiculaire de Montmartre ticket t+ Navigo is a confusing search because Paris transport now includes old t+ tickets, newer Metro-Train-RER tickets, Navigo Easy, and several Navigo passes. The simple route is this: use Anvers on Metro Line 2 if you want the funicular, or Abbesses on Metro Line 12 if you want to start in the village streets of Montmartre. A valid Metro-Train-RER ticket works on the Montmartre funicular, and official rules also state that a t+ ticket allows funicular travel without connecting to other modes.

What you’ll learn today about funiculaire de Montmartre ticket t+ Navigo

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• Which Metro stop to use for Montmartre, Anvers or Abbesses.
• How Montmartre funicular tickets work with t+, Navigo, and Metro-Train-RER tickets.
• Why the funicular usually needs a separate validation after your Metro ride.
• When it makes more sense to climb the stairs instead.
• How to reach Sacré-Cœur with the least confusion.

Do t+ tickets and Navigo work on the Montmartre funicular?

Yes, but the details matter.

If you’re buying a ticket today, the clearest option is usually the Metro-Train-RER Ticket. RATP states that this ticket is valid on metro, RER, suburban train, and funicular lines, and it can be loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass, smartphone, or smartwatch.

If you already have a valid t+ ticket, Île-de-France Mobilités says the t+ ticket allows travel on the Montmartre funicular, but not as a connection with other modes. Paper t+ tickets are being phased out, so don’t build your plan around buying a new paper t+ ticket at the last minute.

Quick ticket guide

You have	Can you use it on the funicular?	What to know
Metro-Train-RER Ticket	Yes	Best single-ticket option today. It covers the funicular, but not as a connection after exiting the Metro.
Old valid t+ ticket	Yes	Official rules allow it on the funicular, but paper t+ tickets are being retired.
Navigo Easy	Yes, if loaded	Navigo Easy is only the card. It must have a valid ticket or pass loaded on it.
Navigo Day, Week, or Month	Yes, if active and valid	Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur are in central Paris, Zone 1.
Navigo Liberté+	Yes	Navigo Liberté+ includes the Montmartre funicular and charges it as a Metro-Train-RER journey.
Bus-Tram Ticket	No	The funicular is covered by Metro-Train-RER ticketing, not the Bus-Tram Ticket.

Anvers vs Abbesses: which Metro stop should you use?

Use Anvers if you want the Montmartre funicular

Anvers, on Metro Line 2, is usually the simplest stop if your goal is to ride the funicular up toward Sacré-Cœur. From Anvers, walk up toward Square Louise-Michel and the lower funicular station.

Paris je t’aime lists Anvers as the nearby Metro stop for the Funiculaire de Montmartre, and the route is straightforward for first-time visitors.

Choose Anvers if:

• You want the easiest path to the funicular.
• You’re going directly to Sacré-Cœur.
• You want to avoid extra uphill walking before the ride.
• You’re traveling with children, luggage, or tired legs.

Use Abbesses if you want the Montmartre village feel

Abbesses, on Metro Line 12, is great if you want to start in the charming streets of Montmartre before reaching Sacré-Cœur. RATP lists Abbesses as the closest Metro station for Montmartre.

The catch is that Abbesses station is deep. RATP describes it as 30 metres (98 feet) below the roadway, with elevators in one shaft and a double spiral staircase in another.

Choose Abbesses if:

• You want cafés, shops, and village streets first.
• You’re visiting Place des Abbesses or Rue Lepic.
• You don’t mind some uphill walking after leaving the station.
• You want the classic Art Nouveau Metro entrance photo.

The simple choice

If you want the funicular, choose Anvers.

If you want Montmartre’s neighborhood atmosphere first, choose Abbesses.

If you want to save energy, choose Anvers plus the funicular.

How to get to the Montmartre funicular step by step

Here’s the easiest route for most visitors.

1. Take Metro Line 2 to Anvers.
2. Exit the station and follow signs toward Sacré-Cœur.
3. Walk up Rue de Steinkerque toward Square Louise-Michel.
4. Enter the lower funicular station.
5. Validate your ticket or pass at the gate.
6. Ride up toward Sacré-Cœur.
7. Exit near the basilica and the viewpoint over Paris.

The funicular runs alongside Square Louise-Michel and links the bottom of the Butte Montmartre to the summit near Sacré-Cœur. The ride takes about 1 minute 30 seconds, according to Paris je t’aime.

The payment detail visitors often miss

Here’s the part that causes the most confusion: your Metro ride and your funicular ride are not always one continuous ticketed journey.

If you take the Metro to Anvers, exit the Metro system, and then enter the funicular station, you should expect to validate again. Île-de-France Mobilités specifically states that both the Metro-Train-RER Ticket and the t+ ticket allow the Montmartre funicular, but without connecting with other modes of transport.

In practice:

• With single tickets loaded on Navigo Easy or your phone, the funicular can use one separate ticket.
• With a valid Navigo Day, Week, or Month pass covering Zone 1, you still validate, but you are using your active pass.
• With Navigo Liberté+, you validate and pay later for the ride, unless you have reached the relevant daily cap.

A plastic Navigo card alone is not enough. It must have a valid pass, ticket, or Navigo Liberté+ contract loaded on it.

Should you take the stairs instead?

The stairs are the free alternative to the Montmartre funicular. Paris je t’aime describes the funicular as a way to avoid the 222 steps leading up toward the basilica.

Take the stairs if:

• You want a free option.
• You’re comfortable with a steep climb.
• You want photo stops along the way.
• The funicular queue looks long.

Take the funicular if:

• You want to save energy for exploring Montmartre.
• You’re traveling with children or luggage.
• You have mobility concerns.
• It’s hot, rainy, or you’ve already walked a lot.

The stairs are scenic, but they’re still a climb. If your plan includes wandering Montmartre afterward, the funicular is often worth it.

Best route for first-time visitors

For a first visit, the easiest plan is:

1. Metro Line 2 to Anvers.
2. Walk to the lower funicular station.
3. Validate your ticket, Navigo, or phone.
4. Ride up to Sacré-Cœur.
5. Explore the basilica area and Montmartre village on foot.

Once you navigate the metro and reach the top, the hard part is over! Meet our guides right by the Sacré-Cœur for our Montmartre Free Walking Tour.

Common mistakes to avoid

Don’t choose Abbesses if your only goal is the funicular. Abbesses is lovely, but Anvers is simpler for reaching the funicular station.

Don’t assume “Navigo” always means unlimited travel. Navigo Easy, for example, is a reloadable card, not a pass by itself.

Don’t count on paper t+ tickets being easy to buy. Île-de-France Mobilités says the paper t+ ticket is being phased out, with digital tickets, Navigo Easy, and smartphone validation becoming the practical options.

Don’t forget that the funicular needs its own validation when you enter. If you’re using single tickets, plan for that extra tap or ticket use.

External sources referenced

This guide uses official or tourism-board transport information from Île-de-France Mobilités, RATP, and Paris je t’aime for ticket rules, Navigo details, Metro stop guidance, funicular timing, and stair information.

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