What is the cheapest way to get from Nanterre to Cachan?

The cheapest way to get from Nanterre to Cachan is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanterre to Cachan?

The fastest way to get from Nanterre to Cachan is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs €30 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Nanterre and Cachan?

No, there is no direct bus from Nanterre to Cachan. However, there are services departing from Sadi Carnot - Joliot Curie and arriving at Mairie de Cachan via Pont de Saint-Cloud - Albert Kahn and Porte d'Orléans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nanterre and Cachan?

No, there is no direct train from Nanterre to Cachan. However, there are services departing from Nanterre - Préfecture and arriving at Arcueil - Cachan via Châtelet - Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Nanterre to Cachan?

The distance between Nanterre and Cachan is 18 km. The road distance is 18.9 km.

How do I travel from Nanterre to Cachan without a car?

The best way to get from Nanterre to Cachan without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €10.

How long does it take to get from Nanterre to Cachan?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Nanterre to Cachan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nanterre to Cachan bus from?

Nanterre to Cachan bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from Sadi Carnot - Joliot Curie station.

Where do I catch the Nanterre to Cachan train from?

Nanterre to Cachan train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Nanterre - Préfecture station.

Train or bus from Nanterre to Cachan?

The best way to get from Nanterre to Cachan is to train which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 160 bus and line 126 bus, which costs and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Nanterre to Cachan bus arrive?

Nanterre to Cachan bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at Pont de Saint-Cloud - Albert Kahn station.

Where does the Nanterre to Cachan train arrive?

Nanterre to Cachan train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Châtelet - Les Halles station.

Can I drive from Nanterre to Cachan?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanterre to Cachan is 19 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Nanterre to Cachan.

Where can I stay near Cachan?

There are 22091+ hotels available in Cachan.

Nanterre to Cachan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 160 bus, and line 126 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanterre to Cachan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nanterre - Préfecture to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain A
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to Arcueil - Cachantrain B
32 min
€7–10
Drive 18.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nanterre to Cachancar 18.9 km
27 min
€3–5
Line 160 bus, line 126 bus
1. Take the bus from Sadi Carnot - Joliot Curie to Pont de Saint-Cloud - Albert Kahnbus 160
2. Take the bus from Pont de Saint-Cloud - Albert Kahn to Porte d'Orléansbus 126
1h 50m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nanterre to Cachantaxi 18.9 km
27 min
€30–40
Train via Nanterre - Ville
1. Take the train from Nanterre - Ville to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain A
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to Arcueil - Cachantrain B
35 min
€7–10

Nanterre to Cachan by train

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Distance: 17.9 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Nanterre, France and Cachan, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Nanterre - Préfecture to Arcueil - Cachan via Châtelet - Les Halles in around 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sadi Carnot - Joliot Curie to Mairie de Cachan via Pont de Saint-Cloud - Albert Kahn and Porte d'Orléans in around 1h 50m.

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