Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) serves as the primary air gateway, located southwest of the city center. Gare de Nantes is the main railway hub, situated near the city center. The city also features a central bus station, with Commerce acting as a key interchange for local public transport.
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) offers direct flights to various European cities and seasonal international destinations. Flights from Paris to Nantes typically take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes, with one-way fares starting from around €120 or potentially as low as €12-15 when booked in advance . Round-trip flights from distant international locations, such as New York, generally start from approximately $444 - $543.
The Naolib airport shuttle bus provides a direct link between Nantes Atlantique Airport, the train station, and the city center (Hôtel Dieu, Le Lieu Unique/Cité des Congrès). This service operates daily (except May 1st), with departures every 20-30 minutes, and the journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes. A single ticket costs €10.00 and allows for one hour of travel on the entire Naolib network.
High-speed TGV trains frequently connect Nantes with major French cities. A direct train journey from Paris (Gare Montparnasse) to Nantes takes roughly 1 hour 56 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. Advance purchase tickets for TGV and OUIGO services can begin from €10-€16 , while TGV inOui tickets typically range from €35–€100.
Bus services offer a cost-effective way to reach Nantes from various cities. For instance, a bus journey from Paris to Nantes can take between 4 hours 45 minutes and 6 hours 45 minutes, with fares starting from around €4–€35. Travel from Rennes to Nantes by bus takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, with tickets priced from about €9. Longer routes, such as from Lyon, can take about 12 hours 25 minutes for around €65.
Car rental services are available at Nantes Atlantique Airport from various international companies. Daily rental costs can vary, with some deals starting from approximately €25-€27 per day , though average rates can be higher, around $268 per day . Driving from the airport to central Nantes takes about 20-35 minutes.
Taxis are readily available from Nantes Atlantique Airport to the city center, costing around €35 for a journey of approximately 20 minutes.
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