There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train, bus, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupérytrain Rx
29 min€16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
30 min€2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS)taxi 20.6 km
28 min€45–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Lyon-LYS20.6 km
28 minDrive 20.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 20.6 km
28 min€4–5
Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €2 - €5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs €45 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Lyon and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 21 km. The road distance is 20.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs €16.
The train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Rhônexpress, depart from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train which takes 29 min and costs €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €5 and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
Rhônexpress operates a train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €16 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–5 and the journey takes 30 min. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 0826 00 17 18
- Website
- Rhônexpress
Train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- Rhônexpress
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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 Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Allo Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 78 28 23 23
- Website
- allotaxi.fr
Garance Taxi and Shuttlecab
- Phone
- +33 469 969 556
- Website
- garance-taxi.fr
Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 72 10 86 86
- Website
- taxilyon.com
Taxi Lyonnais
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Lyonnais (TL)
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Transport Lyon Rhône-Alpes
- Phone
- +33 4 37 25 83 67
- Website
- transportrhonealpes.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Rhônexpress, arrive at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 21 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Lyon to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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There are 4075+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.