There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
1h 21m€95–280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 22m€36–87Train
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain 7842 / ...
2h 9m€75–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Terminal 1508.3 km
4h 45mDrive 508.3 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1car 508.3 km
4h 45m€78–113
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs €95 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at CDG T1 - RoissyBus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare de Roissypôle - Aéroport CDG1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Terminal 1 via Terminal 2 Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Terminal 1 is 414 km. The road distance is 508.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 2h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Terminal 1, France?
Air France flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1 is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Terminal 1.
There are 23699+ hotels available in Terminal 1.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Terminal 1. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















