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LYS

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Lyon, France

Where to start
Rhônexpress Tram

France's second hub after Paris. The Rhônexpress express tram connects the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu in approximately 30 minutes with no stops. Uber and taxis are also available.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to Lyon city and suburbs

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteOutside the terminal at the designated zone.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Rhônexpress Express Tram

transit

Non-stop, reliable connection to Lyon Part-Dieu station

AvailabilityEvery 15–30 minutes, 6 AM–midnight
Pickup NoteTram station is directly at the terminal (outside arrivals). Lyon Part-Dieu in exactly 30 min. Buy ticket at the station.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct to hotel

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. Metered fare; approximately to central Lyon.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Lyon — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber pickup is at the dedicated VTC zone outside Terminal 1 arrivals — follow signage past the taxi rank. Most travellers find Rhônexpress faster and more affordable than rideshare into central Lyon.

Taxi

Taxi rank outside arrivals. Metered fares.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

Rhônexpress tram: non-stop from the terminal to Lyon Part-Dieu (main station) in exactly 30 minutes. Runs every 15–30 minutes.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The Rhônexpress is excellent — 30 minutes non-stop to Lyon Part-Dieu, where TGVs connect to Paris (2 hr).
  • Rhônexpress tram runs from LYS to Lyon Part-Dieu station in 30 min — fastest reliable option.
  • Uber and Bolt work at LYS — pickup at the designated zone outside Terminal 1.
  • Taxi from LYS to Lyon centre is metered — no flat rate; traffic adds significantly during rush hour.
  • LYS airport taxis are regulated — refuse anyone offering a 'special price' from the curb; only use the official rank.