AIRPORT

The closest airport to Nancy, France is Metz/Nancy (ETZ), also known as Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport.

  • 45 km - 42 minutes by car via the A31 motorway
  • Shuttles can be accessed from the airport to Nancy

The next closest airport is Luxembourg (LUX)

  • 105.6 km
  • 2 hours 42 minutes by train

ARRIVE BY TRAIN

Travel from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to Nancy

Overview

The high-speed TGV train from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to Nancy is a comfortable and efficient way to travel. Operated by France’s national railway company, SNCF, under its InOui brand, the journey takes about 2.5 hours and includes a smooth connection to a dedicated bus from the Lorraine TGV station to Nancy city center.

Booking Tickets

Tickets can be purchased through:

Good to know:

  • Print-at-home and mobile e-tickets are accepted.
  • Only a few direct TGVs from CDG to Lorraine TGV run each day, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.
  • When searching, enter: “Roissy CDG → Nancy (Grand Est).”
  • If you miss your train due to a delayed inbound flight, you will not receive a refund, so you may wish to consider travel insurance to protect yourself against this risk.

At the Airport

The TGV station is located beneath Terminal 2, labeled:

“Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 – TGV”

Follow airport signs for:

“TGV / SNCF Trains”

If you arrive at another terminal:

  • From Terminal 1 or 3, take the free CDGVAL airport shuttle train to Terminal 2.
  • The CDGVAL runs every few minutes and is easy to navigate.

Allow sufficient time for:

  • Passport control
  • Baggage claim
  • Terminal transfer (if needed)

Recommendation: Book a train departing 2-3 hours after scheduled landing.

Train & Bus Transfer Details

When booking. Roissy CDG → Nancy Ville (Grand Est), your ticket includes:

  1. TGV high-speed train from CDG to Lorraine TGV
  2. Coordinated SNCF shuttle bus from Lorraine TGV to Nancy Ville station

Connection process:

  • The bus departure is synchronized with the train’s arrival.
  • After exiting the train at Lorraine TGV, simply follow signs and other passengers to the SNCF bus area.
  • You won’t need to worry about missing the connection.

The bus ride to the center of Nancy typically takes 30 minutes.

Alternative Route (via Paris)

If schedules from CDG do not align with your arrival, an alternative is:

  1. Travel from CDG to Paris Gare de l’Est via:
    • RER B train, or
    • Taxi/rideshare (about 45–60 minutes)
  2. Take a direct TGV from Gare de l’Est to Nancy (about 1 hour 30 minutes).

This option arrives directly in the center of Nancy and provides more frequent departures but requires an additional transfer in Paris.

Traveler Tips

  • Allow plenty of transfer time between flight arrival and train departure.
  • Confirm your terminal location before heading to the TGV station.
  • Keep snacks and water handy for the journey.
  • Have your mobile or printed ticket ready for inspection.
  • If traveling with family, reserve seats together (TGVs offer family areas).
  • Check platform information on arrival screens at CDG.

Getting to TGV Station from Terminal 1 (T1)

To get from Terminal 1 (T1) to the TGV station in Terminal 2 (T2) at Paris CDG, take the free CDGVAL automatic shuttle train from the T1 station to "Terminal 2 - Gare". The shuttle takes roughly 8–10 minutes and runs every 4 minutes, making the total transfer time around 15–20 minutes. 

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Follow Signs: Follow the "CDGVAL" or "Train" signs through the T1 arrival hall to the CDGVAL station (located at Terminal 3/Roissypôle).
  2. Take CDGVAL: Board the free CDGVAL shuttle toward T2/T3.
  3. Exit at T2: Get off at the "Terminal 2 - Gare" stop. This station is centrally located between Terminal 2C/2D and 2E/2F.
  4. Reach the Station: Follow the signs for "Gare SNCF/TGV" to enter the train station lobby.

Some useful links:
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/transport-parking/shuttles-between-terminals/cdg 
https://www.reddit.com/r/Europetravel/comments/1pgy7rp/first_time_in_europe_is_25_hours_enough_to_go/ 

From the train station, the Congress Center is a 1 to 2 minute walk

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ARRIVE BY CAR
  • If coming from Paris or Strasbourg, you will take the motorway access, via the A4 motorway
  • If coming from Brussels, Luxembourg or Dijon, you can arrive via the A31 motorway

VIA TAXI

CAR RENTAL