What is the cheapest way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense is to train which takes 16 min and costs €3 - €5.

Is there a direct bus between Place du Châtelet and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Châtelet and arriving at Gambetta. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Place du Châtelet and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Châtelet - Les Halles and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

The distance between Place du Châtelet and La Défense is 10 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

How do I travel from Place du Châtelet to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs €3 - €5.

How long does it take to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

The train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défense takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Place du Châtelet to La Défense bus from?

Place du Châtelet to La Défense bus services, operated by Seine Orly, depart from Châtelet station.

Where do I catch the Place du Châtelet to La Défense train from?

Place du Châtelet to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Châtelet - Les Halles station.

Train or bus from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

The best way to get from Place du Châtelet to La Défense is to train which takes 16 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27 min.

Where does the Place du Châtelet to La Défense bus arrive?

Place du Châtelet to La Défense bus services, operated by Seine Orly, arrive at Gambetta station.

Where does the Place du Châtelet to La Défense train arrive?

Place du Châtelet to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at La Défense station.

Can I drive from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

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

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23206+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Place du Châtelet to La Défense?

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

Place du Châtelet to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain A
16 min
€3–5
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Puteauxrideshare 10.9 km
32 min
€1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Châtelet to Gambettabus N24
27 min
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Châtelet to La Défensesubway 1
20 min
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Place du Châtelet to La Défensetaxi 10.4 km
17 min
€18–23
Drive 10.4 km
1. Drive from Place du Châtelet to La Défensecar 10.4 km
17 min
€2–3

Place du Châtelet to La Défense by foot and train

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Distance: 9.9 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Place du Châtelet, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) operates a train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défense every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Seine Orly operates a bus from Châtelet to Gambetta hourly, and the journey takes 26 min.

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