Taxi from Opéra to Bastille
A taxi from Opéra to Bastille costs about €18.59 on a weekday and €15.26 at night (5.6 km, about 23 min). From the official Paris taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- Some rates come from secondary sources, not the regulator's own document.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | €18.59 | €14.52–€26.22 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | €23.45 | €17.99–€33.69 | Tarif B |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | €15.26 | €15.26–€18.67 | Tarif B |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | €18.59 | €14.52–€26.22 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Opéra
- The Palais Garnier and the grands boulevards in the 9th arrondissement, with the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores just behind.
- Drop-off: Bastille
- The square where the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements meet, with the Opéra Bastille and the canal port; the Marais is just to the west.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Opéra to Bastille?
- About €18.59 on a weekday in the daytime, €14.52 to €26.22 depending on traffic, for 5.6 km (about 23 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- The meter: €3.00 to start, then €1.30 per km.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- Weekday rush hour: about €23.45; Night: about €15.26; Weekend afternoon: about €18.59.
Route
Usually via Rue du Quatre Septembre, Rue Réaumur, Rue de Turenne and Rue de Lyon. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- Paris taxi zone (taxi service area)
- Paris
- Suburban zone
- Flat-fare zones
- Airports
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