How to get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by bus and train?

From La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by bus and train

To get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay in Paris, take the U train from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux station. Next, take the 5154 bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés station to Christ de Saclay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from La Défense (Grande Arche) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Saclay on the Moovit app.

77min
Train - U
Train - U
Bus - 51545154
Walk to Saclay
Leaves from La Défense (Grande Arche)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    La Défense (Grande Arche)
  • 2
    Train - U
    Wait for train
    U
    La Verrière
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 51545154
    Wait for bus
    5154
    Aéroport D'Orly 1-2-3 - A3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by RER and bus

To get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay in Paris, you’ll need to take 2 RER lines and one bus line: take the A RER from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Châtelet Les Halles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B RER and finally take the 4606 bus from Gare de Massy - Palaiseau station to Christ de Saclay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from La Défense (Grande Arche) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Saclay on the Moovit app.

80min
RER - A
RER - A
RER - B
RER - B
Bus - 46064606
Walk to Saclay
Leaves from La Défense (Grande Arche)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from RER station
    Start from RER station
    La Défense (Grande Arche)
  • 2
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Marne-La-Vallée Chessy
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Châtelet Les Halles
    10 min
  • 4
    RER - B
    Wait for RER
    B
    Saint-Rémy-Lès-Chevreuse
  • 5
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Massy-Palaiseau
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare de Massy - Palaiseau
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 46064606
    Wait for bus
    4606
    Christ de Saclay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay

The distance between La Défense (Grande Arche), Paris and Saclay, Paris is approximately 37.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paris – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay

To check the bus and train schedule from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Défense (Grande Arche)) and destination (Saclay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by RER and bus

To get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay in Paris, you’ll need to take 2 RER lines and one bus line: take the A RER from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Châtelet Les Halles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B RER and finally take the 4606 bus from Gare de Massy - Palaiseau station to Christ de Saclay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from La Défense (Grande Arche) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Saclay on the Moovit app.

80min
RER - A
RER - A
RER - B
RER - B
Bus - 46064606
Walk to Saclay
Leaves from La Défense (Grande Arche)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from RER station
    Start from RER station
    La Défense (Grande Arche)
  • 2
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Marne-La-Vallée Chessy
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Châtelet Les Halles
    10 min
  • 4
    RER - B
    Wait for RER
    B
    Saint-Rémy-Lès-Chevreuse
  • 5
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Massy-Palaiseau
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare de Massy - Palaiseau
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 46064606
    Wait for bus
    4606
    Christ de Saclay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line U, Bus line 5154.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using RER line A, RER line B, Bus line 4606.

  • Is there a direct train between La Défense (Grande Arche) and Saclay?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay?

    The U train line goes from Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux station near La Défense (Grande Arche) in Arrondissement de Nanterre to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés station near Saclay in Paris.

  • How long does it take to travel from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay by train and bus?

    The total travel time between La Défense (Grande Arche) in Arrondissement de Nanterre and Saclay in Paris by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near La Défense (Grande Arche) to get to Saclay?

    Get on the U train from the Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux station near La Défense (Grande Arche) in Arrondissement de Nanterre.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between La Défense (Grande Arche) and Saclay?

    Get off the train at the Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés stop, which is closest to Saclay in Paris.

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