How do I reach Paris La Défense Arena by taxi?

The Arena is on Boulevard des Bouvets. Your driver drops you near the entrance. Special traffic plans apply on event nights.

Does the taxi serve Paris-Nanterre University campus?

Yes. Specify your destination building as the campus is large. Main entrance is on Avenue de la République.

Is Nanterre close to La Défense?

Yes, La Défense borders Nanterre and Puteaux. The Arena is actually in Nanterre. La Défense is 5 minutes by taxi from central Nanterre.

Is there frequent congestion towards Nanterre?

Traffic is heavy during rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM, 5:30-7:30 PM) on the A86 and Avenue Charles de Gaulle. Outside these times, the journey flows smoothly in 20-25 minutes.

14 km · 25 min

Taxi Paris → Nanterre

Your Paris → Nanterre ride at a fixed price of €32 — €45. Professional driver, online booking 24/7.

14 km25 minFrom 32 — 45 €

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Distance

14 km

Duration

25 min

Estimated price

32 — 45 €

Availability

24/7

Nanterre is the Hauts-de-Seine prefecture, France's wealthiest department after Paris. The 96,000-inhabitant city is undergoing major urban transformation. Paris-Nanterre University, famous for the May 1968 events, hosts 34,000 students. The Paris La Défense Arena, opened in 2017, is Europe's largest indoor venue with 40,000 capacity. Students, prefecture visitors, Arena spectators and La Défense professionals make Paris — Nanterre a high-demand route.

Route

Route Paris → Nanterre

From central Paris, the most direct route passes through Place de l'Étoile then Avenue Charles de Gaulle through Neuilly. After the Neuilly bridge, the driver takes the RD914 towards central Nanterre. The university is accessible via the A86 'Nanterre Université' exit. The Arena is on Boulevard des Bouvets.

Main route: A14 / A86 — Aucun péage

Points of interest along the way

Préfecture des Hauts-de-Seine

Université Paris-Nanterre

A86

Practical tips

Our tips for Paris → Nanterre

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Paris → Nanterre route

The Hauts-de-Seine prefecture is one of France's busiest for residence permits — book appointments online before reserving your taxi. For Arena concerts, the area is sealed 2 hours before shows. The Nanterre campus is large — specify your building. Saturdays feature a lively market making parking difficult, making taxis ideal.

Tolls: Aucun péage

Pricing

Taxi fare Paris → Nanterre

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

32 — 45 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

37 — 52 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

35 — 50 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Paris to Nanterre?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

RER A serves Nanterre Préfecture in 20 minutes from Châtelet for €2.15. Tramway T2 from La Défense takes 10 minutes. By TaxiNeo at €32-45, you get 25-minute door-to-door service. The taxi is especially worthwhile for Arena concerts when the RER A is saturated. For 4 people, the taxi costs €8-11 per person.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

32 — 45 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

58 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

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