What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs €20 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Denis and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gennevilliers RER and arriving at La Défense. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Denis and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Denis to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Saint-Denis and arriving at La Défense via Châtelet - Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

The distance between Saint-Denis and La Défense is 18 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Denis to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs €4 - €8.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

It takes approximately 23 min to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Denis to La Défense bus from?

Saint-Denis to La Défense bus services, operated by Boucles Nord de Seine, depart from Gennevilliers RER station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Denis to La Défense train from?

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

Train or bus from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

The best way to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense is to train which takes 23 min and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 178 bus, which costs and takes 45 min.

Where does the Saint-Denis to La Défense bus arrive?

Saint-Denis to La Défense bus services, operated by Boucles Nord de Seine, arrive at La Défense station.

Where does the Saint-Denis to La Défense train arrive?

Saint-Denis to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Châtelet - Les Halles station.

Can I drive from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Denis to La Défense is 12 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Saint-Denis to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23206+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from Saint-Denis to La Défense?

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

Saint-Denis to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 178 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Denis to La Défense by train, bus, rideshare, tram, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Denis to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain D
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain A
23 min
€4–8
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saint-Denis to Puteauxrideshare 12.6 km
32 min
€2
Line 178 bus
1. Take the bus from Gennevilliers RER to La Défensebus 178
45 min
Tram, line 178 bus
1. Take the tram from Théâtre Gérard Philipe to Gare de Gennevillierstram T1
2. Take the bus from Gennevilliers RER to La Défensebus 178
1h 5m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saint-Denis to La Défensetaxi 11.8 km
17 min
€20–25
Drive 11.8 km
1. Drive from Saint-Denis to La Défensecar 11.8 km
17 min
€2–3

Saint-Denis to La Défense by train

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Distance: 17.7 km
Duration: 23 min

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

You can take a train from Saint-Denis to La Défense via Châtelet - Les Halles in around 23 min. Alternatively, Boucles Nord de Seine operates a bus from Gennevilliers RER to La Défense every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 45 min.

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