Arriving by TGV, a tight connection or a dawn train? At Nantes station, take a metered taxi at the rank (North or South entrance), or book a premium fixed-price VTC that waits for you with a name board. Direct transfer to Nantes Atlantique airport, the city centre, La Baule or Saint-Nazaire.
Nantes station (27 boulevard de Stalingrad, 44000) is one of the largest TGV hubs in western France: Paris-Montparnasse in about 2 h, but also Rennes, Bordeaux, Angers, Lyon, La Roche-sur-Yon, Les Sables-d'Olonne, Quimper and the TER lines to Saint-Nazaire, La Baule and Le Croisic. Since its renovation, the station has two entrances linked by a mezzanine: the North entrance on the city-centre side (Cours John Kennedy) and the South entrance on the Île de Nantes side. There is a taxi rank at each.
For an immediate Nantes station taxi, head to the rank at the North or South entrance: the ride runs on the meter (prefecture rate 44). For a dawn train, a tight connection or a group with luggage, it's better to book ahead on +33 9 80 80 04 62 — or choose a fixed-price VTC that waits with a name board. The directory's partner VTC drivers welcome you in a premium vehicle, including all-electric.
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Need an immediate taxi at the rank? Call +33 9 80 80 04 62, 24/7.
Clear answers to travellers' questions on arrival at or departure from Nantes station.
A taxi rank at each entrance: North (Cours John Kennedy, centre side) and South (Île de Nantes side). State the entrance when booking.
About 15-20 min for ~9 km, i.e. 25-35 € indicative on the meter (daytime). Flight tracking included. Fixed price with a VTC.
Book the day before on +33 9 80 80 04 62 with the time and entrance. Driver ahead of time, even when tram 1 isn't running yet.
Yes: Nadir welcomes you in an electric Audi, name board, fixed price. See his profile & book.
La Baule ~1 h (~75 km), Saint-Nazaire 50 min-1 h (~65 km). On quote (taxi) or fixed price (VTC), ideal for connections.
Yes, 24/7 booking on +33 9 80 80 04 62, including late arrivals and connections. 7-seater van on request.
Choosing the right entrance saves precious minutes. Here are the landmarks at Nantes station.
Tip: on arrival, if your booked car is on the North side and you exit on the South side, the mezzanine links the two levels. If in doubt, state "North entrance" (Cours John Kennedy): it's the simplest landmark.
The most requested routes on arrival by train. Indicative daytime fares: metered taxi (rate 44) or fixed VTC price.
15-20 min, ~9 km. Train + plane connection, flight tracking.
Commerce, Bouffay, Graslin, Île de Nantes. Quick city ride.
~1 h via the N165. Ideal in summer and for TER connections.
50 min-1 h via the N165. Shipyards, port, industrial zone.
Pornic ~1 h; Puy du Fou ~1 h. Côte de Jade, vineyard, theme park.
Indicative fares. Taxi: prefecture meter 44, night, Sunday and public-holiday surcharges. VTC: fixed price set before departure. Booking recommended for a connecting train.
Whether you arrive from Paris, Rennes or Bordeaux, we take you to your final destination, by taxi or VTC.
Because a connection is not won by a few minutes, here are 4 reasons not to leave it to chance.
Car ready at the chosen entrance, at your train time, no queue.
Station → NTE airport in 15-20 min, flight tracking so you miss nothing.
With a VTC, name board and luggage help as soon as you step off the train.
Guaranteed service before and after the tram, weekends and holidays included.
Daytime estimates. Taxi: the meter (prefecture rate 44) prevails; VTC: fixed price confirmed at booking.
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Indicative fare (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique airport (NTE) | ~9 km | 15-20 min | 25-35 € |
| City centre / hotels | — | 5-15 min | metered |
| Saint-Nazaire | ~65 km | 50-60 min | fixed price on quote |
| La Baule / Le Croisic | ~75 km | ~1 h | fixed price on quote |
| Pornic | ~50 km | 45-60 min | fixed price on quote |
| Clisson / Puy du Fou | ~30-55 km | 40-70 min | fixed price on quote |
Indicative fares to be confirmed. Taxi: regulated prefecture meter 44, night, Sunday and public-holiday surcharges. VTC: all-inclusive fixed price announced before departure.
The most frequent questions from travellers at Nantes station.
Nantes station has two entrances: the North entrance (Cours John Kennedy, city-centre side) and the South entrance (Île de Nantes side), linked by a mezzanine. There is a taxi rank at each entrance. For an early-morning or late-evening train, book on +33 9 80 80 04 62 and state the North or South entrance.
From Nantes station to Nantes Atlantique airport (NTE), expect 15 to 20 minutes for about 9 km, i.e. an indicative fare of 25 to 35 € on the meter in the daytime. With a VTC, the fixed price is confirmed at booking. Flight tracking included.
Book the day before on +33 9 80 80 04 62, stating your address, the time and the chosen entrance (North or South). SMS confirmation and driver on site ahead of time — handy when tram line 1 is not running yet.
Yes. A VTC is booked in advance at a fixed price and welcomes you with a name board. Our partner VTC driver in Nantes, Nadir, offers a premium electric Audi Q4 e-tron; book directly on his profile.
Yes. From Nantes station, La Baule is about 1 hour (~75 km) and Saint-Nazaire 50 min-1 hour (~65 km). These routes are on quote by taxi or fixed price by VTC, booking recommended for a connecting train.
Yes, a taxi can be booked 24/7 at Nantes station on +33 9 80 80 04 62, including for first trains, late arrivals and connections. 7-seater van available on request.
Arrival, departure or connection: book ahead and travel with peace of mind, to the airport, the centre or the coast.
