New curfew in Paris? How to reach your RER and get back to the suburbs after 10 p.m.

Heading back to the suburbs via central Paris on 21 October 2026? If some stations close for the curfew, other stations may still get you to your RER. Here are the options to check depending on your destination.

RER users, you’ll need to weather the disruption... The RATP has announced the closure of République, Châtelet, Châtelet–Les Halles, and Les Halles stations from 10 p.m. on October 21 and 22, 2026, at the request of the Police Prefecture. These security measures alter the way you head back to the suburbs from Paris: trains will not stop at the affected stations, and connections there will be suspended.

What are the other access points to the RER network?

If your normal route passes through Châtelet–Les Halles, plan to switch to your line at another station. The access points to check depend on the RER you take:

RER A : Lyon station, Nation, or Charles de Gaulle–Étoile are alternative entry points to the line, to be chosen based on your starting point and destination.
RER B : the RATP recommends making transfers at Denfert-Rochereau for travelers who wish to continue their journey beyond Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame.
RER D : Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon are other possible access points, provided trains are running to your destination.

These stations act as reference points to recalibrate your journey. Check the service at the time of your trip, the branch you’ll take, and the destination shown on the train before you board.

RER B: why transfer at Denfert-Rochereau?

For the evening of Wednesday, October 21, from 10 p.m., the RER B bulletin confirms a disruption between Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame and Châtelet–Les Halles. Passengers should plan to switch at Denfert-Rochereau to continue their journey, rather than relying on a connection at Châtelet.

Another constraint for northbound travel: works will also disrupt the RER B between Châtelet–Les Halles and the Mitry–Claye and Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2–TGV branches from 10:45 p.m., Monday to Friday until November 10 inclusive. Replacement buses will be provided. Reaching Gare du Nord therefore does not guarantee you’ll be able to continue on the RER to your final destination.

How to choose your path to moving to the suburbs?

Enter your starting address and destination in the Île-de-France Mobilités calculator, specifying the expected time of return. Check that the route avoids closed connections. On the Line 11, service is also interrupted between Hôtel de Ville and Châtelet from 22:00 on October 21.

If your route involves walking, factor in any curfew restrictions in the secteurs concernés par le couvre-feu, should one be announced during the day (better to be cautious and plan ahead). Also check the latest information for your bus line or the Noctilien to spot any possible detours or stops that may not be served.

For the final leg, compare the RER’s arrival time with that of the last connecting bus. Building in a buffer from the start can spare you from being stranded miles from home.

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