FRHow to get to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Rhônexpress, private driver, taxi, personal car… A complete comparison of all options to reach Lyon-Saint-Exupéry from the city centre.
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, France's 2nd regional airport, 25 km from Lyon city centre.
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located approximately 25 km east of Lyon city centre, on the border of the Rhône and Isère departments. With over 13 million passengers per year, it is France's 2nd regional airport. Here are all the options to get there.
Practical information
- IATA code: LYS
- Distance from Lyon city centre: ~25 km (Part-Dieu)
- Average journey time: 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic
- Terminals: Terminal 1 (domestic + Schengen flights) and Terminal 2 (non-Schengen international flights)
🚋 The Rhônexpress
The Rhônexpress is an express tram linking Part-Dieu station to the airport in exactly 29 minutes, with no intermediate stops. It is the ideal solution if you are travelling light and live or work near a TCL station.
- Frequency: every 15 to 30 minutes
- Hours: 5am until midnight
- Fare: approximately €16 single (2025 price)
- Ideal for: solo travellers with hand luggage
- Downside: not practical with heavy suitcases, no door-to-door service
🚗 Private driver (our recommendation)
A private driver is the most comfortable and suitable solution for families, business travellers and anyone with luggage. Here are the advantages:
- Pick-up from your door — no need to get to a station
- Fixed price upfront — no surprises, whatever the traffic
- Drop-off at your exact terminal — T1 or T2 depending on your flight
- Large luggage capacity — spacious boot of the Xpeng G6
- Available 24/7 — for very early morning or late evening flights
💡 Tip: For a 6am flight, the Rhônexpress is not yet running. A private driver is then the only comfortable option without needing your own car.
The Xpeng G6 boot offers 571 L of space — perfect for suitcases and travel equipment.
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Taxis are available at the terminal exits. No booking required, but:
- Variable waiting time (sometimes 20-30 minutes at peak times)
- Metered fare — can be high if there is traffic
- Average price to Lyon city centre: €60 to €90
🅿️ Your own car
The airport has numerous car parks, but the rates are significant:
- P0 car park (short stay): ~€4 / 30 min
- Long-stay car park: ~€15 / day
- For a week, the car park cost often exceeds the price of a return private driver transfer
Comparison table
| Option | Journey time | Price (one way) | Luggage | Door-to-door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚋 Rhônexpress | 29 min* | ~€16 | Limited | ❌ |
| 🚗 CharlyCars private driver | 25–40 min | Fixed price | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ |
| 🚕 Taxi | 25–45 min | €60–90 | ✅ | ✅ |
| 🅿️ Own car | 25–40 min | Parking + fuel | ✅ | ✅ |
* From Part-Dieu station only. Add travel time to the station.
Our tips by traveller profile
- Solo traveller, hand luggage, city centre: Rhônexpress — fast and economical
- Family, suitcases, early morning departure: Private driver — maximum comfort, door-to-door
- Business travel, need for invoice: Private driver — guaranteed punctuality and tax receipt
- Unplanned departure: Taxi — available without prior booking
- Trip of more than 10 days: Compare the car park cost with a return private driver transfer
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