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Transportation in Lyon

Transportation in Lyon

Your complete guide to getting around Lyon - from airport transfers to local transport

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Airport Transfer

How to get from the airport to city center. Compare trains, buses, taxis, and private transfers.

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Taxis & Rideshare

Using Grab, Uber, and local taxis. Fares, safety tips, and common scams to avoid.

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Car Rental

Driving guide and car rental tips. International licenses, road rules, and insurance.

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Getting Around Lyon

Lyon's backbone is the metro, typically cheap, fast, and runs throughout the day. First-timers should grab the stored-value card from any station kiosk, it spares you the daily queue and works on buses too. Available data suggests metro is typically cheap, bus is typically cheap fraction of taxi

Intercity Trains & Buses

Lyon Part-Dieu is the city's main rail hub, with Lyon Perrache serving as a secondary terminus closer to the Presqu'île. SNCF's TGV high-speed network makes Paris, Marseille, and Geneva quick connections, the Paris run is fast enough for a comfortable day trip. Regional TER trains link Lyon to nearby cities like Saint-Étienne and Grenoble at lower fares than high-speed services. Intercity buses from operators like FlixBus depart from near Part-Dieu and typically cost a fraction of TGV fares, though journey times stretch considerably. Buses make the most sense on shorter regional routes or when TGV prices spike during peak periods. You can compare current train and bus schedules and fares on Omio to find the right balance for your route.
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Trains from Lyon

Intercity and international rail connections, with live schedules and fares.

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Buses from Lyon

Budget-friendly long-distance buses. Compare operators, journey times, and prices.

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Airport transfers

Trains, buses, and shuttles from the airport, compared in one place.

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In-depth guides: Trains from Lyon · Buses from Lyon

Quick Transportation Tips

Grab a rechargeable Técély card at any TCL metro station. It unlocks metro, tram, and bus networks. One card, one fare system. Tap and ride without fumbling for coins.

Download the TCL app before you leave the hotel. Buy single tickets with a simple QR code. Watch real-time tram arrivals roll in. Skip the queue, save minutes.

Land at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport and head straight for the Rhônexpress tram. Thirty minutes later you step out at Part-Dieu station. Fast, direct, no traffic stress.

Metro lines An and D cross at Bellecour. This is the city's central hub. Change trains here to reach any corner fast. Look for the red and green signs.

Continue Planning Your Trip

Where to Stay

Accommodation guide for Lyon

Things to Do

Top attractions and activities for Lyon

Itineraries

Sample trip routes and plans for Lyon

Budget Guide

Trip costs and money tips for Lyon