Lyon Airport (LYS) transfers

Lyon Airport (LYS) transfers: taxi and VTC fares to Lyon, Rhônexpress tram, and ski transfers to Val Thorens and the Alps. Compare and book direct.

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Transfers from Lyon Airport

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is about 20 km south-east of Lyon and handled about 10.7 million passengers in 2025. Terminal 2 closed in April 2026, so all flights now use Terminal 1, and no reopening date has been announced. A TGV station beside the terminal links the airport directly to Paris and Marseille.

Lyon Airport to Lyon prices

  • Taxi to Lyon centre: about €70 by day and €95 at night
  • Taxi to Part-Dieu: about €67 by day and €90 at night
  • Private VTC to central Lyon: about €60–89 per car
  • Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu: about €17.10 single or €29.80 return

Rhônexpress takes about 30 minutes and runs every 15 minutes from 4:25am to midnight, via Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and Meyzieu, with trams every 30 minutes early and late. Ages 12–25 pay less, and children under 12 travel free. Night taxi rates apply from 7pm to 7am and on Sundays. VTC firms often price airport runs by arrondissement, from about €60 by car or €110 by van.

Lyon Airport to the ski resorts

  • Val Thorens: about 194 km, roughly 2h20, about €60 by public coach with a change at Moûtiers
  • Courchevel: private cars from about €320
  • Les Arcs: shared transfers run in winter

Transfers in Lyon Airport (LYS): FAQs

How much is a taxi from Lyon Airport to Part-Dieu?

About €67 by day and €90 at night.

How long is the Rhônexpress to Lyon?

About 30 minutes to Part-Dieu.

Is Lyon Airport Terminal 2 open?

No, Terminal 2 closed on 1 April 2026 and all flights use Terminal 1.