With both a river and the ocean, this port city has always been a transport and travel hub. A city famous for its art and history, it's the birthplace of the famous French writer Jules-Verne as well as big brands including LU and its famous Petit LU butter shortbread. Nantes blends genres to perfection: from impressive historical monuments such as the castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre to the Machines of the Island with steampunk creations that are straight out of another world. Alone or as a couple, in a small or large group, with family or friends, thanks to OUIGO's low-cost tickets you can treat yourself to an amazing trip to Nantes!
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Connections and Nantes railway station
There is only one railway station in Nantes, so don't worry about getting lost or turning up at the wrong station! But in order to avoid any nasty surprises, here's all you need to know about Nantes SNCF railway station:
The station is located right in the city centre, which is the perfect starting point for a city tour.
Several bus and tram lines stop at the station. You can walk around the city centre and also venture into its outskirts.
There is assistance for reduced mobility travellers, for example, if you use a wheelchair or are visually impaired…
To get to Nantes, there are trains from the north including a Paris service that passes through Angers and Le Mans.
Thanks to numerous connections, the north, south and east are just a train ride away! OUIGO runs connections to Nantes from Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lille, Montpellier, Strasbourg and several other French cities.
Buy a low-cost train ticket to Nantes
You've decided to head to Nantes? Great news! Here are our tips before you book your ticket.
Travel comfortably with the OUIGO PLUS service. For an extra €9 you'll get numerous benefits - you can choose your seat, take additional hand luggage, travel with a large suitcase, OUIFI & OUIFUN access… NB: You can select specific OUIGO PLUS services without choosing the entire package.
Benefit from great prices by booking in advance, especially for far-away destinations. You can also keep an eye on early-bird and last-minute deals for an even cheaper way to travel!
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Discover Nantes: a getaway that links the Loire with the Atlantic Ocean!
What to do in Nantes?
To ensure you have a fantastic trip to Nantes, here's a list of the city's attractions and activities.
Your tour can begin as soon as you arrive in the city. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, which overlooks the city centre, is a 20-minute walk from the station. This major city landmark was built between the 14th and 17th centuries!
Nantes has a condensed city centre with plenty of things to do. Close to the Château des Ducs deBretagne you'll find the Jardin des Plantes, a large botanical garden where you can enjoy a picnic and a stroll along flower-lined paths!
Finally, you shouldn't leave city without visiting its many cultural highlights: not far from the Jardin des Plantes is the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, where you will find the tomb of Francis II, the last Duke of Brittany. There are also plenty of museums, including the Museum of Arts, the Jules Verne Museum, the Museum of Natural History…
Public transportation in Nantes
With 3 tram lines and numerous bus services, Nantes' outskirts are easily accessible.
And getting around is a cinch: a public transport ticket costs €1.70 and is valid for 1 hour. If you plan to explore the whole city, you can opt for a book of 10 tickets at €16 for 1-hour tickets or buy 24- hour tickets for €6.
And to make things even easier, in 2021 the municipality of Nantes implemented free transport on weekends! Yet another reason to pay the city a visit!
Services offered on your journey :
OUIGO PLUS
For just an extra €9, enjoy a range of options : OUIGO PLUS. Because OUIGO knows how to get to the essentials... but also how to go the extra mile!
OUIGO SWAP
To swap your tickets if your plans change, or book a ticket on a train that’s already full.
Quite convenient in case of emergencies!
OUIFI + OUIFUN
1 Service, 2 options: - A Wifi connection on all High Speed trains :
- An on-demand entertainment platform
On your marks, get set, connect!
SEAT CHOICE
Travel as a Duo, with family or friends... or enjoy a Solo seat!
You can book seats in upper carriages, lower carriages, with or without an electric outlet, Duo, Solo, for 3 or for 4 passengers... Take your pick!
EXTRA LUGGAGE
OUIGO limits the number of luggage per traveller, to save space and allow you to pay less for your weekends and vacations... but that doesn't mean you can’t bring what you need along with you! Simply tick the extra/XL luggage option.
TRAVEL WITH YOUR PET
OUIGO offers an option for all pets who may want to travel with you! Whatever the size of your four-legged friend, the fee is €10 for your pet to travel with you. No more pet-sitters: bring them along!
TRAVEL WITH YOUR BIKE
You don't have to leave your bike stored in the garage! Bicycle lovers are welcome in our
High Speed (TGV) or Classical train: just tick the Bike option and cycle away, right off the train!
LOW FARES FOR KIDS
On our OUIGO High Speed trains, children's tickets cost €8, top. And infants under 3 travel on your lap for free. Finally, a family vacation that won’t have you go bankrupt
OUIGOFLEX : UNLIMITED TICKET EXCHANGE
Simply tick the OUIGOFLEX option when booking your ticket. It’s free for anyone under 12 and just €9 per adult... and you can now change your train tickets as many times as you need! Last-minute changes, family emergencies, or just a change of heart.
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