Getting from Lyon airport to the city centre

Flying to Lyon for a weekend or on a business trip? What if you arrive at Saint-Exupéry airport you don't know how to get to the city centre and to your aparthotel? Don't worry, here are your options....

The easiest way to get from the airport to the city centre

If you want the most comfortable journey possible, you can book your Rhônexpress ticket now! This rail route runs 7 days a week and takes less than 30 minutes to reach Lyon city centre, with no need to change trains. With a return ticket costing around €25, this is an easy and convenient solution, whatever time you arrive at the airport.

To get on the Rhônexpress, go to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry station, which is just 6 minutes' walk from Terminal 3 and 7 minutes' walk from Terminals 1 and 2 at the airport.

In front of terminals 1 and 2, you'll find the airport's taxi ranks. There are call points where you can order a taxi, but bear in mind that on average a journey from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport to the centre of Lyon will cost you €50-€55 during the day and €70-€75 at night.

The cheapest way to get to Lyon centre

If the price of the Rhônexpress or a taxi seems prohibitive, rest assured that there are other ways of getting to Lyon city centre without having to hire a car.

Carpooling is a very cost-effective way of getting from Saint-Exupéry to the city centre. Take a look at BlablaCar or BlablaLines, and you're sure to find cheap and relatively quick journeys. It just requires a little extra organisation. Remember to book your journey a few days in advance so that you don't find yourself without a carpool on the day of your arrival.