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

The cheapest way to get from La Défense to Paris is to bus which costs €1 - €3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from La Défense to Paris is to train which takes 3 min and costs €1 - €5.

Is there a direct bus between La Défense and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Défense and arriving at Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between La Défense and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Défense and arriving at Neuilly - Porte Maillot. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from La Défense to Paris?

The distance between La Défense and Paris is 5 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.

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

The best way to get from La Défense to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3 min and costs €1 - €5.

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

The train from La Défense to Neuilly - Porte Maillot takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

La Défense to Paris bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from La Défense station.

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

La Défense to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Défense station.

Train or bus from La Défense to Paris?

The best way to get from La Défense to Paris is to train which takes 3 min and costs €1 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €3 and takes 21 min.

Where does the La Défense to Paris bus arrive?

La Défense to Paris bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès station.

Where does the La Défense to Paris train arrive?

La Défense to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuilly - Porte Maillot station.

Can I drive from La Défense to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between La Défense to Paris is 11 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from La Défense to Paris.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Défense to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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Can I share a ride from La Défense to Paris?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from La Défense to Neuilly - Porte Maillottrain E
3 min
€1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Défense to Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrèsbus 73
21 min
€1–3
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Puteaux to Parisrideshare 9.9 km
26 min
€2
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from La Défense to Porte Maillotsubway 1
6 min
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Défense to Paristaxi 10.6 km
17 min
€19–23
Drive 10.6 km
1. Drive from La Défense to Pariscar 10.6 km
17 min
€2–3

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Défense to Neuilly - Porte Maillot every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 3 min. Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud operates a bus from La Défense to Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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