Arrive in PAris at midnight will it be hard to get public trans to hotel(Shuttle,Cab,Metro)?

Question

Arrive in PAris at midnight will it be hard to get public trans to hotel(Shuttle,Cab,Metro)?

Answer 1

Public transportation will be difficult because the Metro, RER and regular bus system stop running from 12:30 or so until 5 AM. There is a limited system of night buses but unless you are very well acquainted with Paris you will find them a real challenge to navigate.

Cabs and private shuttles will be available.

Answer 2

There is actually a night bus called Noctilien network (www.noctilien.fr) that runs from 12:30am to 5am.  However, it could be a hassle to get to your hotel from the drop off points, as it is dark and you are not familiar with the roads.  Get a cab or call your hotel for a private shuttle.

Answer 3

The last train of the night for the metro and RER leaves the end of the line at 12:30, so it'd be tough to catch it, especially with luggage.  I wouldn't recommend the night busses.  They're quite confusing, even for a parisien, and they tend to be crowded at times with slightly odorous and/or intimidating people.  You may be able to get a shuttle, depending on where you're getting into (airport, train station?).  Look at the web site of the place you're arriving to see available shuttles from there and the time schedules.  A cab would probably be the best way.  If there's none at the cab station, you could call one.  A warning, though, they start charging when the get the call, and depending on where you're coming from and going to, it could be expensive with luggage anyway.