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Getting to & from Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport

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~15 miles
approx. to Lyon city centre
By car

About 30–40 minutes by car to central Lyon.

Distance is a straight-line estimate adjusted for typical roads and is approximate. Journey times and fares below are indicative — always check with the operator before you travel.

Transport to & from Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport

Ways to travel between Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport and Lyon city centre. All options work in both directions.

Tram
Rhônexpress tram
Journey
30 min
From
€16
Frequency
Every 15–30 min

Direct tram-train to Lyon Part-Dieu station.

Taxi
Airport taxi
Journey
30–40 min
From
€55
Frequency
On demand

Taxis from the rank; fares approximate.

Driving & parking

Arriving by car or being dropped off? Here is what to know.

Parking at the airport

Short-stay, long-stay and drop-off options are available. Booking in advance is usually cheaper than turning up on the day.

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Taxis & drop-off

Licensed taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals, and ride-hailing apps operate at most airports. If someone is dropping you off, follow signs for the designated drop-off zone — many airports now charge a fee for this.

Book an airport taxi online

Prefer a door-to-door transfer? Book a private airport taxi in advance with a fixed price and a driver waiting when you land.

Airport taxis & transfers

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City-centre hotels for arriving passengers

Flying into Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport and staying over? Browse hotels in Lyon city centre to be close to the action when you land.

Hotels in Lyon city centre

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