Without a car · Bus, RER, suburban train
Nanterre to La Défense
25 min at the fastest, no changes, €2–5 (official sncf range).
At a glance
- Fastest
- 25 min 14:27 → 14:52
- Usually
- 27 min 61 journeys during the day
- Changes
- Direct first departure 06:04, last 19:02
- Price
- €2–5 Official SNCF range
- Distance
- 3 km as the crow flies
- CO₂
- 24 g vs ≈ 501 g alone by car
The routes on the map
- 25 min · Bus 378, RER, suburban train A (40 departures)
- 27 min · Bus 159 (21 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:04 → 06:31
27 min · direct
BUS159€2.05
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06:07 → 06:34
27 min · direct
RERA€2.55
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06:09 → 06:43
34 min · 1 change
BUS160 RERA€4.60
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06:18 → 06:45
27 min · direct
BUS159€2.05
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06:19 → 06:46
27 min · direct
RERA€2.55
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06:22 → 06:49
27 min · direct
RERA€2.55
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06:27 → 06:54
27 min · direct
BUS159€2.05
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06:33 → 07:01
28 min · direct
RERA€2.55
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06:35 → 07:02
27 min · direct
BUS159€2.05
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06:37 → 07:04
27 min · direct
RERA€2.55
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06:42 → 07:10
28 min · direct
BUS159€2.05
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06:49 → 07:16
27 min · direct
RERA€2.55
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Nanterre to La Défense without a car?
25 min for the fastest journey (14:27 → 14:52), 27 min usually, based on 61 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from Nanterre to La Défense leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:04 and the last at 19:02. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is Nanterre from La Défense?
3 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 25 min.
How much does the journey from Nanterre to La Défense cost?
€2–5, depending on the journey and when you book.
Which companies run the journey from Nanterre to La Défense?
La Défense - Saint Cloud, RER.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.