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How to get fromNice to La Defenseby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nice to La Defense by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nimestrain train Intercités / ...
    5h 50m
    €64–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 38m
    €24–44

  3. Drive  271.1 km

    1. Drive from Nice to La Defensecar car 271.1 km
    2h 41m
    €44–63

Nice to La Defense by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Nice, France and La Defense, France?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to La Defense via Marseille St Charles, Nimes, Gare Triaire, and Costieres Parnasse in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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