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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to La Défense is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €95 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at La Défense via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Charles de Gaulle - Étoile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to La Défense?

The distance between Bordeaux and La Défense is 546 km. The road distance is 565.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Bordeaux to La Défense, including transfers.

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

Bordeaux to La Défense bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

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

Bordeaux to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to La Défense?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Bordeaux to La Défense bus arrive?

Bordeaux to La Défense bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Bordeaux to La Défense train arrive?

Bordeaux to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to La Défense is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Bordeaux to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 3441+ hotels available in La Défense.

Bordeaux to La Défense - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to La Défense by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2h 32m
€96–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus FlixBus N1093 / ...
8h 19m
€49–80
Drive 565.3 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to La Défensecar 565.3 km
5h 40m
€87–126
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
3h 46m
€107–259
Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 30m
€49–89

Bordeaux to La Défense by train and subway

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Distance: 546.3 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Paris hourly. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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