Lyon is well-served by several major transport hubs, including Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS) for air travel, and the primary train stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon-Perrache, which also functions as a multimodal bus hub.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located approximately 30 km (19 miles) east of Lyon's city center and serves numerous European cities. Flights from major US airports like New York JFK to Lyon can take around 10 hours 35 minutes, with one-way prices starting from approximately $164. To reach the city center from the airport, the Rhônexpress tram shuttle service offers a 30-minute ride for about 16€.
High-speed TGV trains connect Lyon Part-Dieu, the main station, with major French and European cities. A journey from Paris to Lyon by TGV can take as little as 1 hour 53 minutes, with tickets ranging from £9.09 to £110 (€13–€110). Lyon-Perrache station handles regional and some national train services. Trains are also available to Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the UK.
Bus services offer an economical way to travel to Lyon, with major companies like BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus operating routes to Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu bus stations. For example, a bus journey from Paris to Lyon can take approximately 5 hours 45 minutes and cost between €13 and €55. Prices for bus tickets from Paris can start from as low as €8-€12.
Car rental is available directly at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, with major companies offering services via free shuttle buses to their offices. Daily rental costs can start from around $35.89-$72 (€29-€72), with weekly rates averaging about £139-£568.26 (€109-€568.26). Driving from Paris to Lyon takes approximately 4 hours 19 minutes and costs an estimated €71–€103 in tolls and fuel.
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