Day trip from Saint-Paul to Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis lies 23 km (15 mi) north-east of Saint-Paul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (15 mi) apart, Saint-Denis is a realistic day trip from Saint-Paul: about 23 min each way by road.
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| Saint-Paul | Saint-Denis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Reunion | Reunion |
| Population | 105,240 | 154,765 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) |
| Postal codes | 97411–97868 CEDEX | 97400–97806 CEDEX 9 |
What to see in Saint-Denis
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Musée Léon-Dierx | 20,084 | 2019 |
| Musée des arts décoratifs de l'océan Indien | 10,812 | 2018 |
| archives départementales de La Réunion | 1,153 | 2022 |
| Muséum d'histoire naturelle de la Réunion | 20 | 2019 |
The busiest is Musée Léon-Dierx at 20,084 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Saint-Denis
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Staying in Saint-Denis
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Denis from Saint-Paul?
23 km (15 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saint-Paul; by road roughly 29 km (18 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Paul to Saint-Denis by road?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Paul and Saint-Denis?
No, both are on Indian/Reunion at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.