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How to get from Orsay to Nanterre by RER?

Orsay to Nanterre map

From Orsay to Nanterre by RER

To get from Orsay to Nanterre in Paris, take the B RER from Le Guichet station to Châtelet Les Halles station. Next, take the A RER from Châtelet Les Halles station to Nanterre Université station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to RER stationRER - B
RER - B
RER - A
RER - A
Walk to Nanterre
Leaves from Le Guichet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Le Guichet
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    RER - B
    Wait for RER
    B
    Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2)
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Châtelet Les Halles
    35 min
  • 4
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Saint-Germain-En-Laye
  • 5
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Nanterre Université
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nanterre
    Walk to
    Nanterre
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Orsay to Nanterre by RER, metro and train

To get from Orsay to Nanterre in Paris, you’ll need to take one RER line, one metro line and one train line: take the B RER from Le Guichet station to Châtelet Les Halles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 metro and finally take the L train from Pont Cardinet station to Nanterre Université station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to RER stationRER - B
RER - B
Metro - 14
Metro - 14
Train - L
Train - L
Walk to Nanterre
Leaves from Le Guichet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Le Guichet
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    RER - B
    Wait for RER
    B
    Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2)
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Châtelet Les Halles
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Châtelet
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - 14
    Wait for metro
    14
    Saint-Denis - Pleyel
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pont Cardinet
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - L
    Wait for train
    L
    Maisons-Laffitte
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nanterre Université
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanterre
    Walk to
    Nanterre
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orsay to Nanterre

The distance between Orsay, Paris and Nanterre, Paris is approximately 37.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orsay to Nanterre by RER, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paris – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Orsay

Orsay is located at Orsay, Paris and the nearest public transit station is Palaiseau - Campus.

Bus stations close to Orsay:

  • Palaiseau - Campus
  • Hôpital D'Orsay
  • Place Marguerite Perey

RER stations close to Orsay:

  • Lozère
  • Le Guichet

Public transit stations close to Nanterre, Paris

Nanterre is located at Nanterre, Paris and the nearest public transit station is Gounod.

Bus stations close to Nanterre:

  • Gounod
  • Berthelot
  • Balzac - Zola

RER stations close to Nanterre:

  • Nanterre Université
  • Nanterre Ville
  • Nanterre Préfecture

Orsay to Nanterre map

From Orsay to Nanterre by RER, metro and train

To get from Orsay to Nanterre in Paris, you’ll need to take one RER line, one metro line and one train line: take the B RER from Le Guichet station to Châtelet Les Halles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 metro and finally take the L train from Pont Cardinet station to Nanterre Université station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to RER stationRER - B
RER - B
Metro - 14
Metro - 14
Train - L
Train - L
Walk to Nanterre
Leaves from Le Guichet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Le Guichet
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    RER - B
    Wait for RER
    B
    Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2)
  • 3
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Châtelet Les Halles
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Châtelet
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - 14
    Wait for metro
    14
    Saint-Denis - Pleyel
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pont Cardinet
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - L
    Wait for train
    L
    Maisons-Laffitte
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nanterre Université
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nanterre
    Walk to
    Nanterre
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orsay to Nanterre?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orsay to Nanterre?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line 14, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct RER between Orsay and Nanterre in Paris?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 RER lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which RER line goes from Orsay to Nanterre in Paris?

    The B RER line goes from Le Guichet station near Orsay to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2) station. From there you’ll have to take one RER line till Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2) station near Nanterre in Paris

  • How long does it take to travel from Orsay to Nanterre in Paris by RER?

    The total travel time between Orsay and Nanterre in Paris by RER is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the RER near Orsay to get to Nanterre in Paris?

    Get on the B RER from the Le Guichet station near Orsay in Paris.

  • Where do I get off the RER when travelling between Orsay and Nanterre in Paris?

    Get off the RER at the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2) station, which is closest to Nanterre in Paris.

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