Imagine R (Ile-de-France annual transport pass) costs €392.30/year for students under 26, with 50% subsidy available for scholarship holders — other French regions have equivalent student passes at €10 to €30/month.
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Imagine R and Student Transport Passes in France
Imagine R (Ile-de-France): €392.30/year for students under 26 — saves over €600/year vs monthly pass
Imagine R is the annual transport pass for the entire Ile-de-France public transport network (Paris metro, RER, tram, Transilien regional trains, bus) for students under 26.
Imagine R key figures (2025-2026)
Element
Details
Annual price
€392.30
Monthly equivalent
~€32.70/month
Coverage
All 5 zones (entire Ile-de-France)
Who
Students under 26, enrolled in Ile-de-France
Validity
12 months from first use
Renewal
Automatic by direct debit
Comparison
Navigo Liberte+: €89.10/month = €1,069/year
Annual saving
~€677/year
How to subscribe
Get your student card from your university after administrative registration
Go to the Ile-de-France Mobilites website (iledefrance-mobilites.fr) or a Navigo point of sale
Create an account or use your existing Navigo account
Upload: student card, proof of age, passport photo
Pay the annual fee (€392.30) — by credit card or direct debit
The pass is loaded on your Navigo card (available at metro stations)
Buy your Imagine R pass from September (start of academic year) — it is valid for 12 months from the first use and costs €392.30/year (approximately €32/month), compared to €89.10/month for a full monthly Navigo Liberte+ pass.
Conseil expert
If you are a CROUS scholarship holder, check with your CAF or regional council whether a 50% subsidy on the Imagine R is available in your situation — some departments cover up to 50% of the annual cost for boursiers.