The average train between Nantes and La Défense takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantes 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 Nantes and La Défense. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:50 PM which arrives into La Défense at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at La Défense station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Nantes to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The distance between Nantes and La Défense is 337.8 km. The road distance is 394 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly.