Temple Station Sits 378 Meters From Canal Saint Martin Transit Hub

Public transit reaches Canal Saint Martin through six nearby stations and stops, with Temple metro station positioned 378 meters from the canal and Goncourt bus stop only 66 meters away.

Commuters rely on these connections for daily travel along the waterway, where direct service supports access from neighborhoods across Paris without transfers in many cases. The routes matter now because summer visitor numbers and local errands increase demand on the same lines that run through the area every day.

Stops cluster around the canal itself. Goncourt sits one minute on foot from the water. République-Magenta requires a six-minute walk. Temple metro lies six minutes away. Jacques Bonsergent and République stations each sit seven minutes from the canal edge, while Château d'Eau stands 13 minutes distant at 942 meters.

Metro and bus service details

Five metro lines stop near Canal Saint Martin: lines 3, 8, 9, 5 and 11. Line 11 begins service at 5:35 a.m. Line 4 provides the final departures at 2:13 a.m. Five bus routes also pass close by: lines 20, 32, 39, 43 and 91. Night buses N12 and N142 extend coverage, with the first N12 departure at 3:00 a.m. and the last N142 run at 4:15 a.m. Train line H adds another option for longer trips.

Travel times from other Paris points illustrate the network reach. Metro journeys from Quai de Grenelle take 40 minutes. Trips from Paris Games Week reach the canal in 45 minutes. Bus rides from Gare routière Pershing-Porte Maillot last 42 minutes. Longer journeys from Suresnes require 72 minutes by bus or 96 minutes by train.

Practical steps for riders

Moovit lists exact walking distances and schedules for each option. Users can select the nearest stop such as Temple or Goncourt and check live arrivals before heading out. Alternative routes appear in the app when earlier arrivals are needed, helping residents and visitors time trips along the canal without guesswork.