Nancy Ville (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel from Nancy city center to train station Nancy Ville

At the heart of France's Lorraine region, Nancy is the definition of elegance, with its 18th-century city center architecture, meticulously kept floral gardens, and no shortage of wine bars that serve up the region's Moselle wine. Located on place Thiers, the train station Nancy Ville is the city's most important rail terminus, offering direct rail links to Paris and Metz via high-speed TGV services, as well as international connections to Germany and Belgium. So it's a place that most visitors to the city need to pass through at some stage. The station isn't far from Nancy's historic center, but there are various ways to make the journey from major attractions.

What is the best way to travel to the train station Nancy Ville from Nancy city center?

Anyone who needs to travel to the train station Nancy Ville from Nancy city center will have a few different options to choose between. In most cases, the center of town is best defined as Place Stanislas, which is the home of the Hotel de Ville, the Fine Arts Museum, and Nancy Opera House. From there, travelers can walk to the train station Nancy Ville in no time, as the station is only a few hundred meters to the west. However, if large amounts of luggage are involved, taxis will be a convenient alternative. And those staying near Place Stanislas can also catch numerous buses from Point Central (including the T1, T2, T4, and the 11 services). All run past the station, and won't take very long to make the transfer. If travelers are coming from Metz/Nancy Airport, direct BlaBlaBus connections run to Nancy Ville, and are usually the best way to make the journey.

How far is it to the train station Nancy Ville from Nancy city center?

Luckily, Nancy is one of those European cities where the major railway station is almost next door to the city's most important tourist attractions and central accommodation providers. Nancy Ville is just 200 yards west of Place Stanislas, so walking there will take approximately 5-10 minutes. Buses trace a slightly indirect route, so may actually take slightly longer in some cases. However, even they will reach Nancy Ville in under 10 minutes in most instances. Buses will also take around 10 minutes from Nancy Cathedral, which is 400 yards away from the station, while the river Meurososthe is around 600 yards from the station entrance. Wherever travelers are coming from, taxis will also be very quick, with transfers from almost anywhere in the city taking under 20 minutes. Metz/Nancy Airport is 27 miles (43 kilometers) south of the station, and bus transfers will generally take around 35-40 minutes, while taxis can reach Nancy Ville in under 30 minutes.

How accessible is the train station Nancy Ville for those with limited mobility?

If travelers with mobility issues wish to travel to their train from Nancy city center, buses and walking will probably not be the best options to take. While city buses operated by STAN are comfortable and reliable, they are not always optimized for wheelchair users, and passengers may prefer the extra space provided by specialist taxi providers. Nancy has plenty of minivan taxi companies, which can cater for wheelchair users, and drop off customers at Nancy Ville's disabled passenger entrance. Bus transfers would require a short walk from the station bus stop, making it a slightly less suitable transfer option. The station offers personal assistance via SNCF, but this will need to be booked 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, passengers should find it easy to navigate the stores, cafes, toilets, ticket offices, and platforms, and there are very few steps to negotiate.

Local tips: the train station Nancy Ville points of interest

If travelers are thinking about what to do near the train station before their TGV services leave, there should be plenty of ways to fill the time. The train station at Nancy is located in the city center, so visitors can stroll to Place Stanislas in 5-10 minutes, see the elegant 18th century Hotel de Ville, and duck into the Museum of Fine Arts. Nancy cathedral is a baroque beauty, located just south of the main town square, while the Dominique Alexandre Godron Garden is a true gem - creating a blissful oasis in its hectare of flower gardens. Finally, if travelers have 20 minutes, it's well worth walking 300 yards to the north to catch the Maison de Jean Prouve. It's one of the most striking works of 20th century French domestic architecture, and well within reach of Nancy Ville station.