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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to La Défense is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €65 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Paris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at La Défense via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Nantes to La Défense?

The distance between Nantes and La Défense is 394 km. The road distance is 382.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Nantes to La Défense, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nantes to La Défense?

The best way to get from Nantes to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Nantes to La Défense bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nantes to La Défense train arrive?

Nantes to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to La Défense is 383 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Nantes to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23308+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Nantes to La Défense?

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

Nantes to La Défense - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to La Défense by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2h 42m
€67–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nantes to Puteauxrideshare 380.8 km
4h 43m
€25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Parisbus 1704
5h 27m
€30–55
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Nantes to La Défensecar 382.6 km
3h 45m
€59–85
Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
3h 23m
€117–269
Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 34m
€36–63
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
5h 3m
€194–440

Nantes to La Défense by train and subway

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.6 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Paris 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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