NationLa Défense
42 min11 stops€2.5Paris Métro
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Nation To La Défense

ShortestShortest Route
Nation
red interchange
Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards La Défense
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right
Gare de Lyon
red interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground1.18 km
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

interchange Gare de Lyon — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 14 ·Platform 3 Towards Saint-Denis–Pleyel

+5 min
Gare de Lyon
yellow interchange
Platform 3·underground·Line 14Towards Saint-Denis–Pleyel
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right
Châtelet
yellow interchangepurple interchange
Arrive Platform 3·underground2.45 km
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

interchange Châtelet — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards La Défense

+5 min
Châtelet
purple interchangegreen interchange
Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards La Défense
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right
Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre
+2.65 min
2.65 min · 1.18 km
Tuileries
+5.31 min
2.66 min · 1.19 km
Argentine
+18.59 min
2.66 min · 1.19 km
Charles de Gaulle–Étoile
blue interchange
+21.24 min
2.65 min · 1.18 km
La Défense
Arrive Platform 1·underground10.67 km
First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

Route on the map

11stops1changes
BLa DéfenseCharles de Gaulle–ÉtoileArgentineGeorge VFranklin D. RooseveltChamps-Élysées–ClemenceauConcordeTuileriesPalais Royal–Musée du LouvreChâteletGare de LyonANation
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Journey at a glance

42 min
Total time
11
stops
14.3 km
Distance
2
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Nation05:3001:15
La Défense05:3001:15
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare
€2.5
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
€2.5
Save €0 per ride
Off-peak smart card
€2.5
Save €0 per ride
Use your Paris Métro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

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Travel green

1.93 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.89 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~57 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
€2.5
Bike
€96
Auto
€202
Cab
€364

Estimates for 14.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

La DéfenseChâteau de Vincennes
Line 1
Charles de Gaulle–ÉtoileNation
Line 1
Saint-Denis–PleyelAéroport d'Orly
Line 1
Porte de ClignancourtPorte d'Orléans
Line 1
Departure station

Nation

underground
Nation, Paris, France
Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Nation sortie 1· Place de la Nation♿
2
Nation sortie 2· Place de la Nation♿
3
Nation sortie 3· Place de la Nation♿
4
Nation sortie 4· Place de la Nation♿
Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access
Arrival station

La Défense

underground
La Défense, Paris, France
Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Key exits
1
La Défense sortie 1· La Défense, Grande Arche♿
2
La Défense sortie 2· La Défense, Grande Arche♿
Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

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