What is the cheapest way to get from The Louvre to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from The Louvre to La Défense is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Louvre to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from The Louvre to La Défense is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs €18 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between The Louvre and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre and arriving at Gambetta. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between The Louvre 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 The Louvre to La Défense?

The distance between The Louvre and La Défense is 10 km. The road distance is 10.1 km.

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

The best way to get from The Louvre to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €5.

How long does it take to get from The Louvre 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 The Louvre to La Défense bus from?

The Louvre to La Défense bus services, operated by Seine Orly, depart from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre station.

Where do I catch the The Louvre to La Défense train from?

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

Train or bus from The Louvre to La Défense?

The best way to get from The Louvre to La Défense is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26 min.

Where does the The Louvre to La Défense bus arrive?

The Louvre to La Défense bus services, operated by Seine Orly, arrive at Gambetta station.

Where does the The Louvre to La Défense train arrive?

The Louvre to La Défense train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at La Défense station.

Can I drive from The Louvre to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between The Louvre to La Défense is 10 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from The Louvre to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23308+ hotels available in La Défense.

Can I share a ride from The Louvre to La Défense?

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

The Louvre to La Défense - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 subway, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain A
20 min
€3–5
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Puteauxrideshare 10.9 km
42 min
€1–3
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre to La Défensesubway 1
21 min
€3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre to Gambettabus N24
26 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Louvre to La Défensetaxi 10.1 km
16 min
€18–22
Drive 10.1 km
1. Drive from The Louvre to La Défensecar 10.1 km
16 min
€2–3

The Louvre to La Défense by foot and train

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Distance: 10.2 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between The Louvre, 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 Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre to Gambetta hourly, and the journey takes 23 min.

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