Is the N171 toll-free?

Yes, the N171 Châteaubriant — Nantes is entirely toll-free, with no charges on the whole route. It is a well-maintained two-lane national road.

How long does it take during rush hour?

The journey can reach 1h05 during Nantes rush hours (8-9am and 5-7pm) due to congestion on the northern ring road. Outside these times, allow 50 minutes.

Can the taxi pick me up at Châteaubriant tram-train station?

Yes, your driver waits at the exit of Châteaubriant tram-train station. Door-to-door service includes any address in the commune.

Is there a luggage surcharge?

No, the price includes standard luggage. A saloon car fits up to 3 suitcases and 3 carry-on bags. For more luggage, opt for a van (€145).

70 km · 50 min

Taxi Châteaubriant → Nantes

Your Châteaubriant → Nantes transfer at €85 — €110. 70 km via the N171.

70 km50 minFrom 85 — 110 €

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Distance

70 km

Duration

50 min

Estimated price

85 — 110 €

Availability

24/7

The Châteaubriant to Nantes journey links the northern Loire-Atlantique sub-prefecture to the Loire metropolis, crossing authentic bocage countryside that embodies the department's rural character. Châteaubriant, guardian of the Breton marches, is distinguished by its double castle — medieval and Renaissance — spanning eight centuries of history from feudal wars to the artistic refinements of the 16th century. The town, surrounded by vast stretches of meadows and forests, is the capital of a rural area focused on cattle farming and dairy production, with agricultural fairs renowned throughout western France. Nantes, at the other end of this 70-kilometre journey, is France's sixth-largest metropolitan area with 660,000 inhabitants, a creative and innovative metropolis that has successfully combined historic heritage with contemporary boldness. The Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Ile with their 12-metre mechanical Grand Elephant, the listed Passage Pommeraye and the Voyage a Nantes summer art trail make it one of France's most dynamic cultural destinations. The taxi is used by residents heading to metropolitan services, professionals, patients going to Nantes University Hospital and travellers connecting at Nantes TGV station or Nantes Atlantique airport.

Route

Route Châteaubriant → Nantes

Your driver leaves Châteaubriant on the N171 towards Nantes, a well-maintained national road forming the main axis linking the north of the department to the metropolis. The first kilometres cross the rolling countryside of the Châteaubriant area, with meadows bordered by bocage hedgerows, streams feeding the Chère and Erdre rivers, and hamlets with schist houses under slate roofs. You pass through Nozay, a historic town known for its former blue schist quarries whose stone was used to build many regional buildings. After Nozay, the landscape gradually flattens as you approach the Nantes basin. The road then passes the first business parks on the northern outskirts of Nantes — Treillières, La Chapelle-sur-Erdre — before joining the northern ring road. The journey takes 50 minutes normally and can reach 1h05 during Nantes rush hours (8-9am and 5-7pm) due to heavy traffic on the northern ring road.

Main route: N171 — Gratuit

Points of interest along the way

N171

Bocage breton

Forêt d'Ancenis

Erdre

Château des ducs

Practical tips

Our tips for Châteaubriant → Nantes

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Châteaubriant → Nantes route

Before leaving Châteaubriant, the castle deserves a visit: the Renaissance courtyard with its arcaded galleries and grand staircase is a little-known gem, and access is free. The medieval keep (11th-12th century) offers a striking contrast with the Renaissance residence's elegance. In Nantes, Les Machines de l'Ile are the must-see attraction — book online for the Grand Elephant ride (12 euros, 30-min stroll along the Loire quays), especially in summer. The Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, with free courtyard and rampart access, houses the Nantes History Museum (8 euros), remarkable for its modern scenography. The Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century three-level shopping gallery with a monumental staircase and statues, is one of France's finest covered passages. The Talensac market, open daily except Monday, is Nantes' oldest market with coastal fish, Vendee cheeses and Muscadet wines.

Tolls: Gratuit

Pricing

Taxi fare Châteaubriant → Nantes

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

85 — 110 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

98 — 126 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

94 — 121 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Châteaubriant to Nantes?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER Châteaubriant — Nantes costs about €10 and takes 55 to 70 minutes via the tram-train line inaugurated in 2014, with numerous stops in suburban communes. Frequency is good on weekdays with roughly one departure per hour. BlaBlaCar offers rides from €5. The TaxiNeo taxi at €85 — €110 provides direct door-to-door service with no intermediate stops and full schedule flexibility. For 3-4 passengers, the cost works out to €21-37 per person, reasonable for a comfortable direct transfer with luggage, especially to reach Nantes Atlantique airport or a specific point in the metropolis.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

85 — 110 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

145 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

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