In Paris, metro traffic changes slightly on festive evenings like December 24. While the metro normally runs from around 5.30 a.m. to 1.15 a.m., its timetable is extended to 2.15 a.m. on bank holiday eves and weekend nights. This rule will also apply on Christmas Eve: the last metros should therefore run later than usual, around 2 a.m.
The metro will be open an hour later for Christmas
Even if these timetables have been made official, it’s still important to check the information directly with RATP or via the official applications (Bonjour RATP, Île-de-France Mobilités, etc.) just before December 24, to take account of any adjustments specific to the network or lines concerned.
For the evening of December 24th, bus and streetcar lines often follow vacation schedules, i.e. slightly different from those of a normal weekday, with a reduced frequency in the late evening. But these are still available to reach areas less well served by the metro late at night.
Finally, just as the metro ends its service around 2 a.m., the Noctilien bus network takes over throughout the night in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. These lines generally run from around 0.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m. or later, depending on the line, and serve the main stations and urban areas.