Train to Nantes: welcome to the City of the Dukes!
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:
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The station is located right in the city centre, which is the perfect starting point for a city tour.
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Several bus and tram lines stop at the station. You can walk around the city centre and also venture into its outskirts.
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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.
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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…
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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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Train timetables to Nantes
Want to get to Nantes? Here are some timetables for TGVs and Trains Classiques to Nantes.
Timetables Paris – Nantes (24-hr clock)
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Paris Aéroport Roissy-CDG 2 – Nantes 7:17 11:03 |
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Paris Austerlitz – Nantes 7:20 11:03 |
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Paris Montparnasse – Nantes 7:41 10:03 |
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Massy – Palaiseau – RER C – Nantes 13:11 17:10 |
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Paris Austerlitz – Nantes 18:10 22:15 |
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Timetables Montpellier – Nantes (24-hr clock)
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Montpellier Saint-Roch – Nantes 10:23 17:50 |
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Montpellier Saint-Roch – Nantes 10:23 22:15 |
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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 de Bretagne 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…
What to do in Nantes?
What to do in Nantes?
Office de Tourisme :
9 Rue des États, 44000 Nantes
Téléphone : 0892 464 044
Site internet : www.nantes-tourisme.com
Public transport 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!