(Last Update: 02.03.2025) in Paris, périphérique – peripheral to move unrestricted in otobüs ve metro While it is sufficient on its own, for transportation around Paris tram, also for practical travel to more distant suburbs RER ve commuter train It is among the important means of transportation. Since we have already known other means of transportation, now it is time to explain the suburban train in detail.
"in French"banlieu"which entered our language from"banliyöIf we talk specifically about Paris, the word " peripheral A general name given to all regions outside; In other words, we can think of it as the general name given to residential areas outside the city center.
Especially in Istanbul, the word “commuter train”, which was created from this word root, has a similar intention, but since Istanbul does not have a single area that can be considered a “city center” like Paris, the issue of which is the center and which is the suburb is a bit ambiguous. For everyone living in Istanbul, the district center they are affiliated with or work in is in a sense the city center, and the areas outside of this area can be considered suburbs.
For example, I have always perceived Kadıköy as the city center; places like Koşuyolu, Acıbadem, Bostancı are also suburbs of Kadıköy. I especially remember when I was a child, taking the suburban train to Süreyyapaşa Beach, which has now become a coastal road… Of course, now we can easily reach it with Marmaray, how nice, but there is no Süreyya Beach where we can swim anymore 🙁
In Paris, the distinction between Paris and Suburbs is clearly drawn and peripheral Every place outside the area, whether near or far.banlieuIt is referred to as “. For this reason, there are two important public transportation means for transportation between the suburbs and the city center. RER and suburban trains. Although it has been implemented since January 2016 Grand Paris Following the project, this distinction will change over time, but it does not seem like this change will happen very quickly.
As I mentioned in my previous article RER, Paris's public transport company RATP It is managed by and this organization can be thought of as IETT in Istanbul. Suburban trains are TCDD of France SNCFof (Esensief) having an organization transilian It is operated by RATP and Transilien on most lines; well RER and commuter rail can use the same tracks.
As of 2025, the price and pricing policy of suburban trains will be included in the same category as the metro and RER. Accordingly, around Paris, that is, Wherever you go within the borders of Île de France with these means of transport full ticket price 2,50€, discounted ticket price 1,25€ fixed as. Of course Weekly Navigo or Paris Visite There are also advantageous transportation cards such as. All information on this subject Tickets and Transportation Cards Please do not forget to read my article.
The importance of suburban trains is mostly understood when we want to go to important places near Paris. For example Palace of Versaillesif you wish RER If you wish, you can go by suburban train on separate routes. To travel around Paris for many other castles, museums, parks and gardens and other important attractions RER Commuter trains are also used. Even Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau If you are going to use public transportation to go to distant castles such as, you should definitely use the suburban train.
Generally speaking RER As he travels across Paris, he travels through the city, generally underground; The first departure points of suburban trains are also stations. In the city center of Paris, the total amount is equal to the Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations in Istanbul. 7 big stations If you think about it, you can imagine what a comprehensive rail system application there is…
RER lines 5 lines named A, B, C, D, E, commuter trains 8 lines: H, J, K, L, N, P, R, U Each line reaches many different points with various forks.
A The most important point you should pay attention to when taking the suburban train, just like RERAs in , first to determine which direction that train is going, and then to understand whether it stops at the station you want to get off at. For this, you can follow the information boards at stations and train stations.
Givernyin Claude Monet's House If you want to go to places like these, the suburban train won't do the job for you, You have to take regular SNCF trains and for that you have to buy a separate ticket from the ticket office or from the vending machines, but for example the magnificent medieval town ProvinceYou can easily reach by suburban train.
Because there are frequent checks on trains I recommend that you do not board trains without a valid ticket or without scanning your ticket or card.
So far, I have not had any problems with any train in terms of security, but some Parisians say that they do not find suburban trains safe at night.
Ever since I first came to Paris RER I have always loved taking the suburban train and traveling from one end of Paris to the other, seeing brand new places, sometimes passing through endless fields and reaching beautiful suburbs. One of my favorite things has always been reading books during these travels.
Wishing you to hop on a commuter train from Paris and go on adventures outside the city…
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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