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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to La Défense is to bus which costs €1 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to La Défense is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €5.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at La Défense. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Paris and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Neuilly - Porte Maillot and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Paris to La Défense?

The distance between Paris and La Défense is 5 km. The road distance is 10.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €5.

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

The train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to La Défense takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Paris to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès station.

Train or bus from Paris to La Défense?

The best way to get from Paris to La Défense is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Paris to La Défense bus arrive?

Paris to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at La Défense station.

Where does the Paris to La Défense train arrive?

Paris to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Défense station.

Can I drive from Paris to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to La Défense is 10 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Paris to La Défense.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to La Défense?

Book your Paris to La Défense bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23304+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Paris to La Défense?

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

Paris to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to La Défense by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to La Défensetrain E
4 min
€1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès to La Défensebus 73
16 min
€1
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Puteauxrideshare 10.9 km
27 min
€1–3
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Porte Maillot to La Défensesubway 1
6 min
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paris to La Défensetaxi 10.5 km
17 min
€18–23
Drive 10.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to La Défensecar 10.5 km
17 min
€2–3

Paris to La Défense by train

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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 4 min

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to La Défense every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 4 min. Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud operates a bus from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès to La Défense every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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