What is the cheapest way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense is to line 1 subway which costs €3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs €15 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Place de la Madeleine and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Concorde and arriving at Gambetta. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Place de la Madeleine and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auber and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense?

The distance between Place de la Madeleine and La Défense is 9 km.

How do I travel from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense without a car is to train via Saint-Lazare which takes 13 min and costs €3 - €6.

How long does it take to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Place de la Madeleine to La Défense bus from?

Place de la Madeleine to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from Concorde station.

Where do I catch the Place de la Madeleine to La Défense train from?

Place de la Madeleine to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Haussmann Saint-Lazare station.

Train or bus from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense?

The best way to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense is to train via Saint-Lazare which takes 13 min and costs €3 - €6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39 min.

Where does the Place de la Madeleine to La Défense bus arrive?

Place de la Madeleine to La Défense bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at Gambetta station.

Where does the Place de la Madeleine to La Défense train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23206+ hotels available in La Défense.

Place de la Madeleine to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Place de la Madeleine to La Défense by train, bus, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train via Saint-Lazare
best
1. Take the train from Haussmann Saint-Lazare to La Défensetrain E
13 min
€4–6
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Auber to La Défensetrain A
14 min
€3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Concorde to Gambettabus 73
39 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Place de la Madeleine to La Défensetaxi 8 km
11 min
€15–19
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Concorde to La Défensesubway 1
23 min
€3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Place de la Madeleine to La Défensewalk 7.3 km
1h 27m

Place de la Madeleine to La Défense by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 9.3 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Place de la Madeleine, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Haussmann Saint-Lazare to La Défense every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud operates a bus from Concorde to Gambetta every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min. Seine Orly also services this route hourly.

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