The average train between Les Invalides and La Défense takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 14 times per hour from Les Invalides 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 every 5 minutes between Les Invalides and La Défense. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Les Invalides is at 8:36 AM which arrives into La Défense at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Varenne and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

20 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Les Invalides to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Les Invalides station and arriving at La Défense station via Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Les Invalides to La Défense train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Varenne station.
Les Invalides to La Défense train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at La Défense station.
The distance between Les Invalides and La Défense is 6.8 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a vehicle from Les Invalides to La Défense via Varenne and Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau in around 26 min.