Curfew in Paris: which transport connections will be suspended from 10 p.m. this Thursday, October 22?

Even if you’re just changing trains, you’ll have to go elsewhere. The RATP says République, Châtelet, Les Halles, Châtelet–Les Halles and Trocadéro will close from 10 p.m. this Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the request of the Paris police prefecture and for security reasons. At the stations and on the lines concerned, connections will not be available, including for passengers who simply want to change metro lines without exiting.

The closures come as the curfew has been extended until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 26, running nightly from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in two areas around République and Les Halles. The times and areas covered by the traffic restrictions remain separate from those affected by the transport closures.

Can transfers still be made at closed stations?

No: transfers between lines via the corridors of the affected stations are not guaranteed. Trains pass through without stopping, except on sections where a service suspension has also been announced.

• At Châtelet: transfers between lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14 are suspended.
• At République: transfers between lines 3, 5, 9 and 11 are no longer possible. Line 8 is already not serving this station due to construction work.
• At Les Halles and Châtelet–Les Halles: transfers between line 4, RER A, B and D and the other lines at the Châtelet hub are unavailable.
• At Trocadéro: transfers between lines 6 and 9 are not available.

A station closure does not mean the entire line is out of service. If trains are still running, you can stay on board and continue to another station that is being served. On Line 11, however, the RATP has announced an interruption between Hôtel de Ville and Châtelet from 10 p.m..

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Where to transfer to another line at République?

Several lines that intersect at République have other interchange points. The following stations are not included in the announced overnight service and could offer an alternative route, subject to other disruptions:

• Lines 3 and 11: you can change between the two lines at Arts et Métiers.
• Lines 5 and 9: you can consider changing at Oberkampf.
• Lines 8 and 9: Strasbourg–Saint-Denis station lets you switch between the two lines and also connect to line 4.

Depending on your starting point and destination, you may need to change earlier or continue past République. Other combinations may require several changes.

What are the alternatives to Châtelet transfers?

For certain trips, another station lets you directly find the line you’re after:

• Between lines 1 and 14: Gare de Lyon is another interchange option. Check whether it is being served when you set off, as this station was also affected by the daytime service arrangements on line 1.
• Between lines 7 and 14: you can change at Pyramides, which is not among the stations listed in the announced nighttime arrangements.

These options do not replace all connections at Châtelet. To reach an RER, check the access station and services to your destination separately.

RER B: a change to plan for before reaching central Paris

On the RER B, Châtelet–Les Halles is scheduled to close from 10 p.m. The line’s service bulletin also specifies a service interruption from 10:45 p.m. between Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame and the Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2–TGV and Mitry–Claye branches.

RATP is advising passengers wishing to travel beyond Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame to change trains at Denfert-Rochereau. So travelling to another RER B station does not guarantee that they will be able to continue on to all destinations.

Châtelet, République… These metro stations are closed tonight and the detours to get around them
Following the events of October 17 and 18, 2026, and with the possibility of a new curfew still on the table, several Paris Metro and RER stations will close from 10 p.m. this Wednesday for safety reasons. How can you avoid Châtelet and République to switch lines? Here are the alternative routes. [Read more]

Before setting off, enter your planned travel time in the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner or the Bonjour RATP app, then check the traffic updates. Check each suggested alternative: your departure and arrival stations may still be served even if your usual connection is closed.

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