What is the cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs €14 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Tour Eiffel and arriving at Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Wagram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Eiffel Tower and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charles de Gaulle - Étoile and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Eiffel Tower to La Défense?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and La Défense is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense without a car is to line 30 bus which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8.

How long does it take to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense?

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to La Défense bus from?

Eiffel Tower to La Défense bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), depart from Tour Eiffel station.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to La Défense train from?

Eiffel Tower to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Charles de Gaulle - Étoile station.

Train or bus from Eiffel Tower to La Défense?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense is to line 30 bus which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to La Défense bus arrive?

Eiffel Tower to La Défense bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), arrive at Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Wagram station.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to La Défense train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23315+ hotels available in La Défense.

Eiffel Tower to La Défense - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Eiffel Tower to La Défense by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tour Eiffel to Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Wagrambus 30
26 min
€6–8
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charles de Gaulle - Étoile to La Défensetrain A
33 min
€3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eiffel Tower to La Défensetaxi 7.5 km
11 min
€14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Eiffel Tower to La Défensewalk 6.8 km
1h 22m
Line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées to La Défensebus 73
50 min

Eiffel Tower to La Défense by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 26 min

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

Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) operates a bus from Tour Eiffel to Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Wagram every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) operates a train from Charles de Gaulle - Étoile to La Défense every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 4 min.

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