The average train between Chartres and La Défense takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Chartres to La Défense. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chartres and La Défense. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 10:51 PM which arrives into La Défense at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chartres to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at La Défense station via Versailles Chantiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Chartres to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Défense station.
The distance between Chartres and La Défense is 74 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to La Défense via Versailles Chantiers in around 1h 40m.