Transportation in Nantes

Nantes moves on three tiers: the modern tram lines that thread the city center, a dense bus network that fills the gaps, and the Navibus ferries that cross the Loire when bridges feel too far. A single rechargeable TAN card from any tram station kiosk unlocks all three, tap and go, no daily queues. Trams are the fastest spine. Buses reach the neighborhoods the rails skip. The riverboats are the scenic wildcard when you have time to spare. From Nantes Atlantique, the Airport Shuttle (Navette Aéroport) is the straightforward choice, direct to the city center in under half an hour, running frequently until late evening. Miss the last departure and the taxi rank outside arrivals becomes your fallback. Agree on the meter before your bags go in. Skip the unofficial drivers who hover near the exit, they're the only real tourist trap here.