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 EX91-10 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 19 min.

79min
Train - U
Train - U
Bus - EX91-10EX91-10
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Quentin - Gare Routière Des Prés
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - EX91-10EX91-10
    Wait for bus
    EX91-10
    Orly 1-2-3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay in Paris, you’ll need to take one train line, one RER line and one bus line: take the U train from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Gare de Versailles - Chantiers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C RER and finally take the 9 bus from Gare de Jouy-En-Josas station to Christ de Saclay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - U
Train - U
RER - C
RER - C
Bus - 99
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
    Gare de Versailles - Chantiers
    23 min
  • 4
    RER - C
    Wait for RER
    C
    Massy - Palaiseau
  • 5
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Jouy-En-Josas
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare de Jouy-En-Josas
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Christ de Saclay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    180 m • 3 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 37.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 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.

Public transit stations close to La Défense (Grande Arche)

La Défense (Grande Arche) is located at La Défense (Grande Arche), Paris and the nearest public transit station is La Défense (Voie Perronet Nord).

Metro stations close to La Défense (Grande Arche):

  • Esplanade de la Défense

Train stations close to La Défense (Grande Arche):

  • Courbevoie
  • Puteaux

Bus stations close to La Défense (Grande Arche):

  • La Défense (Voie Perronet Nord)
  • La Défense-Métro-Rer-Tramway
  • La Défense - Terminal Jules Verne

RER stations close to La Défense (Grande Arche):

  • Nanterre-La-Folie

Public transit stations close to Saclay, Paris

Saclay is located at Saclay, Paris and the nearest public transit station is Jouy-En-Josas.

Bus stations close to Saclay:

  • La Martinière
  • Mairie de Saclay
  • Raoul Dautry - C.E.A. Porte Est

RER stations close to Saclay:

  • Jouy-En-Josas
  • Bures-Sur-Yvette
  • Le Guichet

Related Routes

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

To get from La Défense (Grande Arche) to Saclay in Paris, you’ll need to take one train line, one RER line and one bus line: take the U train from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Gare de Versailles - Chantiers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C RER and finally take the 9 bus from Gare de Jouy-En-Josas station to Christ de Saclay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - U
Train - U
RER - C
RER - C
Bus - 99
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
    Gare de Versailles - Chantiers
    23 min
  • 4
    RER - C
    Wait for RER
    C
    Massy - Palaiseau
  • 5
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Jouy-En-Josas
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare de Jouy-En-Josas
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Christ de Saclay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Christ de Saclay
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saclay
    Walk to
    Saclay
    180 m • 3 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 79 minutes, using Bus line U, Bus line EX91-10.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line U, Bus line C, Bus line 9.

  • 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 19 min.

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

    The U train line goes from La Verrière station near La Défense (Grande Arche) in Puteaux to Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux 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 Puteaux and Saclay in Paris by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the U train from the La Verrière station near La Défense (Grande Arche) in Puteaux.

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

    Get off the train at the Saint-Quentin En Yvelines - Montigny-Le-Bretonneux stop, which is closest to Saclay in Paris.