Angers stands out for its pleasant living environment. Whether you’re an Angevin or a visitor, you’ll find the right solutions for exploring the city and its surrounding area while reducing your carbon footprint. From buses and streetcars to trains, here’s a closer look at your options for taking public transport.
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Getting around Angers
All you need to know about public transport
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The tramway
The Angers tramway is the city’s essential means of transport. With 3 main lines (A, B and C), it serves the city’s strategic points, from downtown to the suburbs.
- Line A crosses Angers from northeast to southwest, linking the Monplaisir and La Roseraie districts.
- Lines B and C, recently inaugurated, complete the offer by linking the main economic, university and cultural hubs.
Modern and environmentally-friendly, the Angers streetcar runs on electricity and offers regular frequencies, especially during rush hours, guaranteeing fast, pleasant transport.
Practical information
- Tickets: For bus and streetcar travel, buy a rechargeable card or a single ticket, available at stations and on board buses.
- Irigo website or mobile application: Follow timetables in real time and plan your journeys easily with the network map or route planner.
Angers City Pass, I reserve!
With the Angers City pass 24h, 48h or 72h, make the most of Angers and the surrounding area and discover the must-see sites of our destination in complete freedom, while saving money!
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Buses and coaches
The Irigo network, which manages public transport in Angers, offers a vast fleet of buses linking not only the city, but also the surrounding communes. With nearly 30 regular routes, you can easily access tourist sites, business parks or simply get around the city. For night owls, the network offers night buses, perfect for returning home after a night on the town.
If you’d like to travel beyond your destination, the Pays de la Loire Aléop network makes it easy to criss-cross the Maine-et-Loire and even the Pays de la Loire region.
The train
Angers Saint-Laud station, ideally located in the heart of the city, is a veritable rail hub. It is served by TGV, TER and Intercités trains, making it easy to get to Nantes, Le Mans, Tours or Paris in just 1h30.
Regional trains (TER) also enable you to discover the charming villages and natural sites of Maine-et-Loire. With frequent departures, the train is a practical option for your getaways around Angers.
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In addition to public transport, Angers Loire Métropole offers a network of cycle paths. A Pony self-service bicycle and scooter service encourages environmentally-friendly travel.
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Calculate the best route
Calculate the fastest route to where you want to go and choose the best mode of transport based on the suggestions you receive.
Works for Angers and all the Pays de la Loire region, just enter your departure and arrival addresses.
