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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Défense is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Paris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at La Défense via Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Lyon to La Défense?

The distance between Lyon and La Défense is 444 km. The road distance is 470.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Lyon to La Défense, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lyon to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train or bus from Lyon to La Défense?

The best way to get from Lyon to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to La Défense bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to La Défense train arrive?

Lyon to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Défense is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lyon to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23456+ hotels available in La Défense.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2h 24m
€57–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Parisbus N410 / ...
5h 41m
€42–75
Drive 470.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Défensecar 470.3 km
4h 30m
€73–106
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
3h 39m
€131–303
Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
6h 39m
€43–72

Lyon to La Défense by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.6 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Paris 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 5h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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