Getting around Angers by bus
Visiting Angers without a car is relatively easy and even recommended—thanks to the public transport network.
Buses and trams on the Irigo network serve the entire city and its surrounding area. It is a convenient way to get to various neighborhoods and major tourist attractions.
Here is everything you need to know to get around easily by bus during your stay.
The Irigo network serves the entire Angers metropolitan area. It combines three tram lines and 30 bus lines to cover the city center and outlying towns.
The system is built around several types of complementary lines:
Before setting off, it is best to check real-time schedules and plan your route using the Irigo app.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, on board buses, at the tourist office, or directly via the mobile app.
You can also get the Angers City Pass (valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours).
One of Angers' great advantages is how well the bus and tram systems complement each other.
You can easily combine these two modes of transport to reach must-see attractions. These include the Château d’Angers, Saint-Maurice Cathedral, the Doutre district, and the banks of the Maine River.
If you plan to explore the city on foot or by bus, it is best to choose a hotel in Angers city center.
Hôtel Le Progrès Angers Centre Gare *** is located just one minute from the Angers train station and a 10-minute walk from the château.
Numerous bus lines are accessible within 20 meters of the hotel: lines 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 40, 41, 42, E20, E21, and E22.
Choose from our comfortable rooms, all equipped with a double bed, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV.
In the morning, enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, with a gluten-free option available upon request.
Buses and trams on the Irigo network serve the entire city and its surrounding area. It is a convenient way to get to various neighborhoods and major tourist attractions.
Here is everything you need to know to get around easily by bus during your stay.
The Irigo network: buses for easy exploration of Angers
The Irigo network serves the entire Angers metropolitan area. It combines three tram lines and 30 bus lines to cover the city center and outlying towns.
A network of lines for all your journeys
The system is built around several types of complementary lines:
- 4 major bus lines, running on simplified routes during the day, in the evening, and on Sundays;
- 8 local lines, ideal for reaching residential neighborhoods and less central locations;
- 5 express lines, designed for quick trips between the area’s major hubs;
- 13 suburban lines, allowing you to explore neighboring towns and the outer ring towards Maine-et-Loire and the Pays de la Loire region;
- 1 night line, convenient for returning to your hotel after a night out in the city.
How to plan your bus journey
Before setting off, it is best to check real-time schedules and plan your route using the Irigo app.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, on board buses, at the tourist office, or directly via the mobile app.
You can also get the Angers City Pass (valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours).
Combining bus and tram to make the most of your visit
One of Angers' great advantages is how well the bus and tram systems complement each other.
You can easily combine these two modes of transport to reach must-see attractions. These include the Château d’Angers, Saint-Maurice Cathedral, the Doutre district, and the banks of the Maine River.
Where to stay in Angers?
If you plan to explore the city on foot or by bus, it is best to choose a hotel in Angers city center.
Hôtel Le Progrès Angers Centre Gare *** is located just one minute from the Angers train station and a 10-minute walk from the château.
Numerous bus lines are accessible within 20 meters of the hotel: lines 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 40, 41, 42, E20, E21, and E22.
Choose from our comfortable rooms, all equipped with a double bed, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV.
In the morning, enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, with a gluten-free option available upon request.
