Station guide
Nantes station
Luggage storage, toilets, where to eat
Updated 6 November 2026 · Checked on official sources
Quick answers
- Luggage storagePartner points from €1.49 a bag a day. The station has no storage of its own, according to Stasher.
- ToiletsPaid. €1 on the South side. North side: €0.80 or €1 depending on the reading.
- Quick foodPret a Manger, North departures hall.
- WifiFree in the concourse and mezzanine, not on the platforms.
Nantes in numbers
- 83.5% of TGVs leaving Nantes arrive on timeOne in six is late, by 44 minutes on average. 1.5% are cancelled. TGV punctuality, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.
- Paris Montparnasse 83.6%, Strasbourg 82.3%About the same level. Same source.
- Intercités, 80.6% to Bordeaux and 79.9% to LyonOne train in five is late. Intercités punctuality, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- TER Pays de la Loire, 89.3% on time9th network of 14. This is a regional figure, not a single line. TER punctuality, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026.
- 17.6 million passengers in 2024The 28th of 3,021 stations, and 35% more than in 2019. Station footfall, 2024.
Source: SNCF open data, ODbL licence, 6 Nov 2026.
Left luggage at Nantes
The cheapest we found costs €1.49 a bag a day. The seller lists it as 11 minutes on foot.
| Service | Price | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stasher, boulevard de Chaumont | From €1.49 / day | Not given | Seller, 6 Nov 2026 |
| Radical Storage, Moutonnerie | €1.90 / day | 11:00 to 19:30 | Seller, 6 Nov 2026 |
| Radical Storage, Jean Jaurès hotel | €3.90 / day | 08:00 to 22:00 | Seller, 6 Nov 2026 |
| Nannybag, canal Saint-Félix | From €4.40 / day | 24/7 | Seller, 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: seller websites, 6 Nov 2026.
The station page also lists partner storage within 5 minutes, with no address or price. Source: official page, 6 Nov 2026.
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Toilets, wifi, opening hours
Station toilets are paid. On the South side they cost €1 (automatic, mezzanine ground floor). On the North side, our readings of the station page give €0.80 or €1. Price not confirmed. Source: official station page, 6 Nov 2026.
The Jardin des Plantes has restrooms at the Gambetta entrance. Source: official city page, 6 Nov 2026.
- WifiFree and unlimited in the concourse and mezzanine, not guaranteed on the platforms.
- Station open04:20 to 00:15 Monday to Friday. On Saturday, 05:15 to 00:45. On Sunday and public holidays, 05:30 to 00:15.
Source: official page and SNCF open data, 6 Nov 2026.
Where to eat
For a quick bite, go to Pret a Manger in the North departures hall. We found no opening hours.
| In the station | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | Takeaway | North departures hall |
| Ker Juliette | Crepes | Circular building, South side |
Source: official station page, 6 Nov 2026.
| Near the station | What | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ikimasho, 4 rue de Colmar | Ramen, non-stop service 7 days | Mains €12 to 20 |
| Le Clin d’Oeil, 27 rue Fouré | Self-service, takeaway | €14.50 to 17.50 |
| Bercail, 11 rue des Olivettes | French cooking | Menus €15.50 to 19 |
Source: Les Tables de Nantes, official page, 6 Nov 2026. Walking times not given.
If you have time
We do not know the travel times from the station. Leave a margin and check the departures board before you go.
- Jardin des PlantesOpen 08:30 to 18:00. Tram stop Gare Nord - Jardin des Plantes.
- Château des ducs de BretagneCourtyard and ramparts free. Museum €9, closed Mondays, free on the first Sunday of the month.
- Les Machines de l’îleFrom €12. 3 Nov to 18 Dec 2026: Tuesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 18:00.
Source: official pages, 6 Nov 2026: Brittany Tourism, castle, Brittany Tourism, Machines.
If your train is late
On a TGV INOUI or an Intercités, you get 25% of the ticket refunded from 30 minutes late, 50% from 2 hours and 75% from 3 hours. On a TER, the rules depend on the region. Full guide.
To wait, the wifi is free in the concourse and mezzanine.
Follow your train from Nantes
Trainrail warns you on iPhone about a delay, a platform change or a cancellation.
Sources, read 6 Nov 2026
Trainrail is an independent app, not affiliated with SNCF. Traffic and service data: SNCF open data, ODbL licence.