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

The cheapest way to get from Montreux to La Défense is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montreux to La Défense is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Montreux and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Montreux to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Lausanne, gare and arriving at Paris via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Montreux and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Montreux to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at La Défense via Lausanne, Vallorbe and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Montreux to La Défense?

The distance between Montreux and La Défense is 513 km. The road distance is 534.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Montreux to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Montreux to La Défense, including transfers.

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

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

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

Montreux to La Défense train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Montreux to La Défense?

The best way to get from Montreux to La Défense is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Montreux to La Défense bus arrive?

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

Where does the Montreux to La Défense train arrive?

Montreux to La Défense train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Vallorbe station.

Can I drive from Montreux to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to La Défense is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Montreux to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23206+ hotels available in La Défense.

Montreux to La Défense - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Montreux to La Défense by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 59m
€113–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus FlixBus 479 / ...
9h 2m
€54–130
Drive 534.6 km
1. Drive from Montreux to La Défensecar 534.6 km
5h 59m
€93–134
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
5h 42m
€145–375
Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 58m
€59–150
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
7h 39m
€189–571
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
7h 59m
€187–536
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
8h 28m
€184–482
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
5h 27m
€98–343

Montreux to La Défense by train

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Distance: 513.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Montreux to La Défense via Lausanne, Vallorbe, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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