How to get to Pornichet
By car, by sea, by plane, by train…
Getting to Pornichet is easy, whichever way you choose to travel: by car, plane, train, paddleboard, flying carpet, electric skateboard or Segway…
Visiting us could not be simpler.
Different ways to arrive
Regional TER services via the Nantes – Le Croisic line
High-speed TGV services via the Paris – Le Croisic line
More information via SNCF
Pornichet train station timetable: all schedules available online
SNCF service desk at Pornichet Tourist Office — TGV and TER ticket sales available, with timetable assistance and travel information.
Pornichet is one of the destinations located along the GR®34, the famous long-distance coastal trail running along Brittany’s shoreline.
Facing the Atlantic, the coastal town offers the perfect restorative stop between beaches, seaside heritage and preserved natural landscapes. An ideal place to pause, breathe in the sea air and embrace Pornichet’s relaxed rhythm.
Another welcome advantage for walkers: the town centre is easily accessible on foot. From the seafront, you can quickly reach shops, restaurants, accommodation, the market, the train station and all essential services.
Whether you are stopping for one night or staying a few days along your journey, Pornichet welcomes you in a setting designed for slowing down before setting off again, beach after beach.
Travelling by bike?
The town is connected by several cycling routes, making it easy to reach Pornichet from Saint-Nazaire, La Baule, Guérande or even Nantes.
With dedicated cycling facilities and landscapes shaped by ocean views, pine trees and Belle Époque villas, Pornichet invites you to slow down and experience the coastline differently.
Bike parking is available close to beaches, the market, the train station and the town’s main activity areas.
Several accommodation providers in Pornichet offer dedicated cyclist-friendly services, including secure bike storage, repair kits and practical facilities. Discover our certified Accueil Vélo accommodation partners.
To plan your route:
- Vélocéan — a coastal cycling route connecting the Guérande Peninsula with the Côte de Jade.
- Loire à Vélo — accessible from Nantes, with onward connections towards the Atlantic coast.
You can also explore the Brière to Ocean cycling route map for even more itinerary ideas.
Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes from Paris via the A11 motorway, followed by the N165 regional highway.
Located just 45 minutes by car from Pornichet, Nantes Atlantique Airport serves major national airlines as well as numerous low-cost carriers.
Airport shuttles
Simple and convenient, the NAVAiport shuttle service allows you to book transfers between the airport and Pornichet seven days a week.
Shuttle services are also available between Nantes Atlantique Airport and Nantes SNCF railway station.
You can also rely on taxis for transfers from the airport, train station or for travelling throughout the Guérande Peninsula.