What is the cheapest way to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense is to drive which costs €1 - €2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs €16 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Musée d'Orsay and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Musée d'Orsay and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Musée d'Orsay and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuileries and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

The distance between Musée d'Orsay and La Défense is 9 km. The road distance is 8.6 km.

How do I travel from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 27 min and costs €3.

How long does it take to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

The line 1 subway from Tuileries to La Défense takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Musée d'Orsay to La Défense bus from?

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from Musée d'Orsay station.

Where do I catch the Musée d'Orsay to La Défense train from?

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Tuileries station.

Where does the Musée d'Orsay to La Défense bus arrive?

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at La Défense station.

Where does the Musée d'Orsay to La Défense train arrive?

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at La Défense station.

Can I drive from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Musée d'Orsay to La Défense is 9 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23206+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense?

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

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense by subway, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Tuileries to La Défensesubway 1
27 min
€3
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Puteauxrideshare 10.9 km
54 min
€1–3
Line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Musée d'Orsay to La Défensebus 73
42 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musée d'Orsay to La Défensetaxi 8.6 km
13 min
€16–20
Drive 8.6 km
1. Drive from Musée d'Orsay to La Défensecar 8.6 km
13 min
€2

Musée d'Orsay to La Défense by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Musée d'Orsay, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

RATP Metro operates a subway from Tuileries to La Défense every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud operates a bus from Musée d'Orsay to La Défense every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 39 min.

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