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

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There are 4 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 Ter / ...
    6h 9m
    €62–128

  2. Bus via Marseille

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 28m
    €24–38

  3. Drive  271.1 km

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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 47m
    €24–44

Nice to La Defense by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jean Médecin to La Defense via Aéroport Terminal 1, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, and Costieres Parnasse in around 6h 28m.

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