The average train between Nanterre and Cachan takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is an hourly train service from Nanterre to Cachan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Nanterre and Cachan. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanterre is at 1:13 PM which arrives into Cachan at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Nanterre to Cachan. However, there are services departing from Nanterre station and arriving at Cachan station via Châtelet - Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Nanterre to Cachan train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Nanterre - Préfecture station.
Nanterre to Cachan train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Arcueil - Cachan station.
The distance between Nanterre and Cachan is 14.3 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Nanterre - Préfecture to Arcueil - Cachan via Châtelet - Les Halles in around 32 min.