Paris curfew: What are the alternatives to changing trains at République after 11 p.m. on October 26?

Changing lines at République from 11 p.m. this Monday, October 26, 2026, means planning your journey ahead: RATP says trains will not stop at the station on lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11. At Châtelet–Les Halles, previous security restrictions are not mentioned again in the announcements consulted. Here are some alternatives to help you plan your connections in Paris.

If you need to change lines at République this Monday evening, it’s best to plan another route. In Paris, the RATP says that République station will not be served from 11 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, on lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11. The measures have been taken at the request of the Paris Police Prefecture for security reasons. No reopening time has been specified.

This restriction accompanies the new curfew announced in the République area, from 11 p.m. on Monday, October 26, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27. According to Le Parisien, citing details from the Paris Police Prefecture, the Châtelet–Les Halles area is no longer affected by the curfew. Traffic restrictions and measures affecting public transport should nevertheless be checked separately.

Are transfers still possible at République this Monday evening?

The service notices consulted state that République will no longer be served from 11 p.m., without detailing the transfer arrangements inside the station. To plan your return journey, choose another interchange rather than relying on a transfer at République.

This announcement appears on the service updates for lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11. Line 8 is already no longer stopping at this station because of renovation work.

The fact that République is not being served does not mean all five lines are completely out of service. Nevertheless, check for any other disruptions along your route before setting out.

Where to transfer to another line at République?

Depending on your route, changing at another station could save you from having to go through République. There are several connections on the lines concerned:

Between lines 3 and 11: at Arts et Métiers.
Between lines 5 and 9: at Oberkampf.
Between lines 8 and 9: at Strasbourg–Saint-Denis, also served by line 4.

These options depend on your departure station, destination and traffic conditions at the time of travel. Some combinations may require a detour or multiple changes: check the full route using a route planner.

Châtelet and Châtelet–Les Halles: Are connections suspended tonight?

No extension of the nighttime security measures at Châtelet, Les Halles or Châtelet–Les Halles is listed for this Monday evening in the line bulletins consulted. The transfer suspensions announced on previous nights should therefore not be presented as automatically continuing on October 26.

Likewise, the closure of Line 11 between Hôtel de Ville and Châtelet from 10 p.m., announced under the previous arrangement, has not been confirmed for this new evening. However, the absence of a notice does not in itself confirm that service has resumed or guarantee service throughout the night.

If your journey requires you to avoid Châtelet, alternative connections are available at other stations:

Between lines 1 and 14: at Gare de Lyon.
Between lines 7 and 14: at Pyramides.

These options do not replace all the connections at the Châtelet–Les Halles hub. To catch an RER train, also check which station you can board at and whether trains are running to your destination.

RER B: service suspended for engineering work this Monday from 10:45 p.m.

This Monday, October 26, 2026, RER B service will be suspended from 10:45 p.m. between Châtelet–Les Halles and the Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2–TGV and Mitry–Claye branches. The line’s official service bulletin announces the disruption Monday through Friday through November 10 inclusive because of construction work. Replacement buses will be provided.

This disruption is separate from the safety measures at République. The current notice places its limit at Châtelet–Les Halles, not Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame, as in the announcements from the previous week. To reach northern Île-de-France or Paris–Charles-de-Gaulle Airport, look for a route that matches your exact departure time.

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Before setting off, enter the date and time of your journey in the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner or the Bonjour RATP app, then check the traffic alerts. Check every connection, even if your departure and arrival stations remain in service.

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