What is the cheapest way to get from Bastille to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Bastille to La Défense is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bastille to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Bastille to La Défense is to train which takes 13 min and costs €3 - €5.

Is there a direct bus between Bastille and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Bastille to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine and arriving at Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Champs-Élysées via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Bastille and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Bastille to La Défense?

The distance between Bastille and La Défense is 12 km. The road distance is 12.2 km.

How do I travel from Bastille to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Bastille to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs €3 - €5.

How long does it take to get from Bastille to La Défense?

The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to La Défense takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Bastille to La Défense bus from?

Bastille to La Défense bus services, operated by Bord de Marne, depart from Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine station.

Where do I catch the Bastille to La Défense train from?

Bastille to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train or bus from Bastille to La Défense?

The best way to get from Bastille to La Défense is to train which takes 13 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31 min.

Where does the Bastille to La Défense bus arrive?

Bastille to La Défense bus services, operated by Bord de Marne, arrive at Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Champs-Élysées station.

Where does the Bastille to La Défense train arrive?

Bastille to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at La Défense station.

Can I drive from Bastille to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Bastille to La Défense is 12 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Bastille to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 3441+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Bastille to La Défense?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bastille and La Défense. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bastille to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Bastille to La Défense by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to La Défensetrain A
13 min
€3–5
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Puteauxrideshare 10.9 km
27 min
€1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine to Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Champs-Élyséesbus N11
31 min
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Bastille to La Défensesubway 1
24 min
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bastille to La Défensetaxi 12.2 km
22 min
€21–26
Drive 12.2 km
1. Drive from Bastille to La Défensecar 12.2 km
22 min
€2–3

Bastille to La Défense by train

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Distance: 12.1 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Bastille, Île-de-France, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to La Défense every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Bord de Marne operates a bus from Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine to Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Champs-Élysées hourly, and the journey takes 26 min.

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