How long does it take from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire by metro?

The journey from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire takes approximately 5 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 2.04 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire?

The token fare from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire is €2.5. With a smart card the fare is €2.5 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.5.

Which platform at Gare du Nord for Front Populaire?

At Gare du Nord, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Front Populaire. Look for the electronic board showing "Front Populaire".

What is the last train from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire?

The last train from Gare du Nord towards Front Populaire departs at 01:15 on weekdays. The last train from Front Populaire back towards Gare du Nord departs at 01:15.

How many stops from Gare du Nord to Front Populaire?

There are 2 stops between Gare du Nord and Front Populaire on the Line 12. The stations are: Gare du Nord, Marx Dormoy, Front Populaire.

Gare du Nord To Front Populaire

ShortestShortest Route

Gare du Nord

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 12Towards Front Populaire

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right

Marx Dormoy

+2.35 min

2.35 min · 1.02 km

Front Populaire

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.04 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

5 min

Total time

stops

2.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gare du Nord	05:30	01:15	Towards Front Populaire
Front Populaire	05:30	01:15	Towards Gare du Nord

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Use your Paris Métro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~8 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€22

Auto

€54

Cab

€94

Estimates for 2.04 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Gare du Nord

underground

Gare du Nord, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Gare du Nord sortie 1· Gare du Nord, Eurostar♿

Gare du Nord sortie 2· Gare du Nord, Eurostar♿

Gare du Nord sortie 3· Gare du Nord, Eurostar♿

Gare du Nord sortie 4· Gare du Nord, Eurostar♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Front Populaire

underground

Front Populaire, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Front Populaire sortie 1· Front Populaire area♿

Front Populaire sortie 2· Front Populaire area♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines