Transfers in Lyon
Lyon is France’s second largest metro area, about 391 km south-east of Paris and 113 km from Geneva. Transfer firms cover the airport, Part-Dieu and Perrache stations, business trips and winter runs to the Alps ski resorts. Part-Dieu is the main TGV station, while Perrache mostly serves regional trains. The historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
Lyon Airport to Lyon prices
- Taxi from Lyon Airport to the centre: about €70 by day and €95 at night
- Taxi to Part-Dieu: about €67 by day and €90 at night
- VTC to the airport: from about €60 by car or €110 by van
- Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu: about €17.10 single, about 30 minutes
Night taxi rates apply from 7pm to 7am, on Sundays and on holidays. VTC firms often price airport runs by arrondissement, from about €60 for the central districts. Children under 12 travel free on Rhônexpress, and ages 12–25 pay about €10.50.
Ski transfers from Lyon
Lyon is a handy gateway for the Alps. Lyon Airport to Val Thorens is about 194 km, roughly 2h20 by car. Shared coaches and private cars run to Courchevel, Les Arcs and other resorts in winter.