City in Pays de la Loire, France
Getting around Nantes
How to get around Nantes
Trams, buses and the Navibus river shuttle cover the city; the center is walkable and bike-friendly. Trains reach Paris in 2 h and the Atlantic coast in under an hour.
Ways to get around Nantes
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram (lines 1–3) and Busway | About €2 single | TAN network; runs until around midnight |
| Navibus river shuttle | Same ticket as tram | Crosses the Loire to Trentemoult |
| Bicloo bike-share | Pay per use or short pass | Docking stations across the center |
| TER and TGV trains | TGV to Paris from about €20–90 | TER to La Baule and Pornic coast, about €10–20 |
Ride-hailing apps in Nantes
A 5 km ride costs about €10–16 ($11.3–18.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; reasonable coverage |
- Taxis wait at the stations and the airport. Uber is cheaper late; fares rise during events.
Arriving in Nantes
Nantes Atlantique (NTE)
Airport shuttle bus to Commerce or the main station about €10, 25–35 min; taxi or Uber about €35–50, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Nantes?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Nantes?
Trams, buses and the Navibus river shuttle cover the city; the center is walkable and bike-friendly. Trains reach Paris in 2 h and the Atlantic coast in under an hour.
How do I get from the airport to Nantes?
Airport shuttle bus to Commerce or the main station about €10, 25–35 min; taxi or Uber about €35–50, 20–30 min.
Is Nantes walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- TAN (Nantes transit)
- Nantes Atlantique Airport
- CHU de Nantes
- Nantes Tourisme
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