Walking is one of the easiest and most pleasant ways to get around. The city center is very compact, so most places of interest can be easily reached on foot. For example, walking from the railway station to the Porte Sainte-Catherine takes about 20 min. Many streets are pedestrian-only.

The public transportation system is operated by the Reseau Stan, known as STAN. It consists of the tramway and buses and is useful for moving around greater Nancy, between downtown Nancy and its suburbs.

Bus tickets are available for about €1.50 and can be purchased from the driver, the ticket is valid for one hour after validation. If you take the tram, you`ll need to use the vending machines at each stop (only accept change, no bank notes). If you are considering using public transportation during your stay, you may want to purchase `Pass 10` for around €9 or a `Pass Decouverte` which is about €3.30 and allows unlimited trips during a 24 hour time period.

There are two STAN offices in the city, where you can find maps and timetables, purchase tickets or ask information about the network.

- Espace Transport (Gare de Nancy-Ville), Place de la République (Within the main railway station, near the exit `République`), Tel +33 383 300 808.

- Agence STAN, 3, rue du Docteur Schmitt (near the marketplace), Tel +33 383300 808.

The streets of the city are narrow and not adapted to mass traffic. The use of cars in the historic center is strongly discouraged, and many are pedestrian-only or one-way streets. Surface parking is rare and expensive. Avoid driving within the city if you can.

You can park your car at the train station or south of Place Stanislas at the Vinci Parking, 6 rue Claude Charles. There are several underground car parks in the center, as well as three park and ride car parks on the outskirts of the city. Park and ride is managed by STAN, below are the stations available.

- Mouzimpré (250 cars) in Essey-les-Nancy
- Saint-Georges (150 cars) in Nancy
- CHU Brabois (100 cars) at Nancy-Brabois Teaching Hospital

There are about 80 miles of safe bike routes in the Greater Nancy area. Cycling can be an excellent way to get around, especially in the warmer months. The city has a bike rental system called VelOStan`lib, offering both short-and long-term bike rental.

The short-term service is called VélOstan`lib and is quite similar to those found in other French cities. Users can to pick up, and drop cycles to and from over 25 points around the city. You need a credit card to make use of the service. A one-day ticket is free for the first 30 minutes of each ride, then will cost you about €1 for 30 to 60 min, then around €2 every 30 min.

Taxi services are available in the city 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are always taxis outside the train station and some circulating around. You can order in advance from the major taxi companies:

- Taxi de Nancy - +33 383 376 537; www.taxis-nancy.com
- Taxi Servi Trans 54 - +33 383 635 555