The best way to come to Nancy is by train: it’s only 1h30 from Paris (from Paris train station “Gare de l’Est” to Nancy train station) using the TGV (fast train). There is a direct train from the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nancy, stopping at Lorraine TGV train station and connecting to Nancy center via a 30-minute shuttle bus. Please note that driving from Paris to Nancy takes 4-5 hours depending on traffic, whereas the train from Paris to Nancy takes 1h30. Please note that TGV tickets cannot be purchased onboard, and you need to book them weeks before.
In the following, we will provide detailed instructions on how to come to Nancy and how to book your tickets.
Traveling by plane
The closest international airports ranked based on their ease of reach are:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Paris Orly (ORY)
1. From CDG to Nancy: 2 options.
1. From CDG to Nancy: 2 options.A) High-speed train (TGV) from CDG to Lorraine TGV (~1h20min), then shuttle from Lorraine TGV to Nancy (35min).
– Go to SNCF-connect to purchase tickets
– Select Departure from Paris CDG (Terminal 2) as indicated in the example below:
– Then specify that you are traveling via Lorraine TGV as shown below
– The final trip itinerary should be similar to the following:
Important: when you are in Airport CDG, you need to look for the Train Station inside the airport to take the TGV train to Lorraine TGV. Follow the sign “Gare” in Terminal 2.
When you arrive at the Train station inside the airport, you need to look for the TV panels showing the departing trains. Trains to Lorraine TGV are often on the line towards Strasbourg.
When you arrive at the Lorraine TGV train station, you need first to exit the station. Attention: the station is outside the city, so it’s normal if you think you are in the countryside or the middle of nowhere.
Now, you are outside the Lorraine TGV train station. You need to take the shuttle bus (navette, in French) to go to Nancy (city center). The trip takes about 30-35 minutes. If you didn’t purchase the ticket beforehand, usually, it is possible to pay onboard. There are two shuttle buses outside the train station: one goes to Metz, and the other one goes to Nancy. Ask when you take the bus if you are not sure.
Finally you arrive at the Nancy train station. The shuttle will leave you in the back of the train station (Entrance Saint Leon), the conference center is on the other side. Just cross the train station and look for the nice exit.
B) CDG to Paris Gare de l’Est (Paris Est), then TGV to Nancy
– To get to the train station Paris Est, you can either take the taxi or
the RER B (metro) from CDG Terminal 2 to Paris Gare du Nord (tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the metro)
– Then walk from Gare du Nord to Paris Est for 5 min (recommended)
or take the metro 5 for one stop.
– The final trip itinerary should be similar to the following:
Important: when you are in Airport Charles de Gaulle, if you want to take the RER to Paris Gare du Nord (RER B) look for the signs to go to the RER station inside Terminal 2.
The RER B will bring you to Gare du Nord. Stop there, exit Gare du Nord and walk to Gare de l’Est.
Inside Gare de l’Est, there are many trains. Usually those to Nancy are on the same line as those of Strasbourg, Saint Dié, and there are also direct trains to Nancy. Check the number of your TGV train to be sure. Try to be there 20 minutes before the train leaves, as Paris stations are always crowded.
2. From LUX to Nancy
– Go to SNCF-connect to purchase tickets
– Select Departure from Luxembourg City
– Select direct train if you can
– Once you land in LUX
– Bus 29 from LUX to Luxembourg City train station (21 min)
(transportation is free in Luxembourg)
– Train from Luxembourg City train station to Nancy (1h30 / 2h)
3. From SXB to Nancy
– Go to SNCF-connect to purchase tickets
– Select Departure from SXB
– The itinerary includes a connection in Strasbourg
4. From ORY to Nancy
– Go to SNCF-connect to purchase tickets
– Select Departure from Paris Gare de L’Est
– Once you land in ORY
– First proceed to Terminal 4
– Follow directions for Orlyval train > Paris
– Buy tickets for Paris at the entrance of the Orlyval stop (~20euros)
(this will be valid for the multiple trains needed to get to the city)
– Get off at the stop Antony
– Get RER B and get off at Gare du Nord
– Walk 5 minutes to Gare de l’Est
– Take high-speed train to Nancy
5. Nancy-Metz
An additional option is from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) – Located approximately 43 kilometers northeast of Nancy.
This primarily serves domestic flights and has limited international connections. Generally very expensive and limited connections.
Frequent shuttle service between the airport and Nancy.
Website: lorraineairport.com/
Traveling by train
The railway station (SNCF) is conveniently situated in the city center, just a five-minute stroll from/to Place Stanislas.
Address: 3, place Thiers- 54000 Nancy
Buy your tickets online:
- The official French trains website: SNCF-connect
- The Trainline
For those coming from France or Europe, please use the train!
The easiest is to transit via Paris (Gare de l’Est – East train station):
High-speed train (TGV) from Paris Gare de l’Est to Nancy (1h30). Below are some examples of timetables (TGV inOui is the fast train).
Please have a look at itinerary 1. in section “Traveling by plane” for a guide on how to book your trip
Some other common itineraries:
From London:
– Eurostar: London St Pancras > Paris Gare du Nord,
– walk 5 min from Gare du Nord to Gare de l’Est
– TGV: Paris Gare de l’Est > Nancy (1h30)
From Bruxelles / Amsterdam:
– Eurostar: Bruxelles/Amsterdam > Paris Gare du Nord
– walk 5 min from Gare du Nord to Gare de l’Est
– TGV: Paris Gare de l’Est > Nancy (1h30)
From Switzerland:
– Zurich/…. -> Mulhouse
– Mulhouse -> Strasbourg
– TER: Strasbourg > Nancy
From Luxembourg:
– TER: Luxembourg City > Nancy (2h)
Traveling by car
If you are driving from Paris or Strasbourg, you will come via the A4 and A31 motorways.
If you coming by car from Brussels, Luxembourg or Dijon, you will arrive on the A31 motorway.
Nancy taxi service (available day and night)
2 Boulevard Joffre – 54000 Nancy
Tel : 03 83 37 65 37
Email : contact@taxis-nancy.com
Website : www.taxis-nancy.com
Public Transport
Public transport in the city and surrounding area is provided by 29 bus and tram services.
- 4 Stanway services: trams 1 to 4
- 11 Stanbus services: buses 5 to 15
- 14 Stanplus services: buses A to N (for school and university students)
9 Park-and-ride facilities, with a total of 1,000 parking spaces
You can find maps of the bus routes as well as times and fare prices on the (French only) website of the ‘STAN’ public transport network: Réseau-Stan