Lyon Airport (LYS), also known as Aéroport de Lyon-Saint-Exupéry or Saint-Exupéry International Airport, is the fourth largest airport in France and is located about 20 km east of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Lyon by Metro, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Lyon Airport (LYS) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from LYS airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Lyon Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More |  |
Metro | 30 Min. | 16,30 € | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taxi | 40 Min. | 50‑70 € | Details |
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Private Transfer |
40 Min. | 70 € | Details |
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Uber | 40 Min. | 45‑65 € | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
16,30 € (online 15,20 €)Description:
Metro ‘Rhônexpress’ from Lyon Airport (station “Lyon Saint Exupéry” in front terminal 1 & 2) to central station “Lyon Part Dieu”, directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
50-70 €Description:
Taxi from Lyon Airport (taxi rank in front of the terminal 1 & 2) to the center of Lyon, central station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
70 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Lyon Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Lyon, central station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
45-65 €Description:
Uber from Lyon Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Lyon, central station or directly to your accommodation in the cityLyon Travel Tips (AD)
Things to know about Lyon:
1. The people of Lyon are called “Lyonnais”
2. The two major rivers in Lyon are the Rhône and the Saône
3. The International Police Federation “Interpol” has its headquarters in Lyon