Line 3 bis of the Paris Metro
Version: January 2025Line 3 bis is one of the shortest and least used lines of the Paris Metro. With just four stations and a length of 1.3 kilometers, this line operates as a sort of 'mini-line' that was originally part of Line 3 before being separated in 1971.
Map of Line 3 bis
Below, you can find the map of Line 3 bis.
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General Information
Description of Line 3 bis of the Paris Metro:
- Inaugurated in 1971 as a separation from Line 3.
- Colour: Turquoise.
- Fully underground.
- 4 stations.
- Total track length of just 1.3 km (0.8 miles), making it one of the shortest lines in the system.
Historical and Current Curiosities
Some interesting facts about Line 3bis:
- It is the least used line of the Paris Metro, with just over 1.6 million passengers in 2003.
- The line was built during the 1910s as an extension of Line 3, but both were disconnected in 1971, leading to the creation of Line 3bis.
- In 2010, six MF 67 trains, each composed of three carriages, circulated on the line.
- The Gambetta station, which now shares with Line 3, was originally two stations: the old Martin Nadaud station was merged with Gambetta when Line 3 was extended and Line 3bis was developed.
- Porte des Lilas houses one of the so-called "ghost stations", a closed platform of the Paris Metro that is frequently used for filming movies.
You can also view the complete map of the Paris Metro if you wish, a single page that presents all lines grouped (but separated, one by one), or view other lines simultaneously.
List of Stations
This is the list of all stations on Line 3 bis of Paris, which only has four metro stops. If you click on the line icons, you will see information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Gambetta - Porte des Lilas
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Gambetta |   |
| Pelleport | |
| Saint-Fargeau | |
| Porte des Lilas |  |
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