How to Get to
Lyon Airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is 25 km from the city centre. Rhônexpress, taxi, private transfer, bus — all options with real prices and honest trade-offs.
4 options to reach Lyon Airport
- ✓ Cheapest per person
- ✓ No traffic delays
- ✓ Regular schedule
- ⚠ Part-Dieu only
- ⚠ Closed midnight–6am
- ⚠ Limited luggage space
- ⚠ Not suitable for groups
- ✓ Pickup anywhere
- ✓ No advance booking needed
- ✓ Can hail in the street
- ⚠ Metered price (traffic)
- ⚠ Scarce at night
- ⚠ No availability guarantee
- ✓ Fixed price at booking
- ✓ 24/7 including nights
- ✓ 60 min free waiting
- ✓ Any pickup address
- ⚠ Advance booking required
- ⚠ +20% night surcharge
- ✓ Convenient app
- ✓ Pickup anywhere
- ⚠ Dynamic pricing (surge ×2–3)
- ⚠ Variable availability at night
- ⚠ No price guarantee
From other cities in the region
No direct shuttle. TER + Rhônexpress = 2h minimum with connections. TAL picks you up at your address.
No regular direct shuttle. Rare interurban coach. TAL is the most direct solution.
TER + connection is possible but time-consuming. TAL goes directly from Chambéry city centre.
International LYS ↔ GVA route. TAL covers both directions with customs compliance.
No direct shuttle from Valence. Train to Lyon + Rhônexpress = 2h minimum.
All major resorts: Val Thorens, Courchevel, Méribel, Les Arcs. Ski bags at no extra cost.
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Practical info — Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
FAQ — Transport to Lyon Airport
How do I get to Lyon Airport from the city centre? ▾
From Lyon city centre (Part-Dieu, Bellecour, Vieux-Lyon), there are 3 main options: the Rhônexpress from Part-Dieu station (€16.4, 29 min, 6am–midnight), a metered taxi (€55–90 depending on traffic), or a TAL private transfer at a fixed price (€60 for the whole vehicle, door-to-door, available 24/7). Only the Rhônexpress does not serve addresses outside Part-Dieu.
What is the cheapest way to get to Lyon Airport? ▾
For a solo traveller during the day from Part-Dieu: the Rhônexpress at €16.4. For 2 or more people: a TAL private transfer (€60 for the whole vehicle) becomes competitive or cheaper than 2 Rhônexpress tickets (€32.80), with the added benefit of door-to-door pickup.
How long does it take to get to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport? ▾
From Lyon city centre: 29 min by Rhônexpress (from Part-Dieu), 30–50 min by car depending on traffic (A43 motorway), 45–60 min by public transport + Rhônexpress from outlying districts. Allow an extra 30 min during peak hours (7am–9am and 5pm–7pm).
Is there a direct bus to Lyon Airport? ▾
There is no direct TCL bus from Lyon city centre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. The only direct public transport is the Rhônexpress (tram-train), departing solely from Lyon Part-Dieu station. Some regional coaches serve the airport from other cities (Grenoble, Annecy, Bourg-en-Bresse) but without door-to-door pickup.
How do I get to Lyon Airport from Grenoble? ▾
There is no regular direct shuttle from Grenoble to Lyon Airport. Options: TER train Grenoble → Lyon Part-Dieu (1h15) + Rhônexpress (29 min) = 2 connections, 2h+ total. Or a direct TAL private transfer by car (approximately 1h15 depending on traffic, €168 fixed price, tolls included). For early departures or with luggage, the private transfer is significantly more practical.
Can you take the metro to Lyon Airport? ▾
No. The Lyon metro (lines A, B, C, D) does not serve Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. The only direct public transport is the Rhônexpress (tram-train), accessible from Lyon Part-Dieu station (metro line B, stop Part-Dieu Vivier-Merle).
Getting to Lyon Airport — complete guide
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located 25 km east of Lyon, in the Ain department. It is accessible via the A43 motorway (direction Grenoble/Chambéry), with a dedicated "Aéroport Saint-Exupéry" exit. By public transport, the Rhônexpress is the only direct link from Lyon city centre.
For travellers who need a private transfer to Lyon Airport or an alternative to a taxi to Lyon Airport, TAL offers fixed-price private transfers from anywhere in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, available 24/7.
To compare all options in detail, see our private transfer vs taxi vs shuttle comparison or the full shuttle options guide.
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