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Express shuttle, bus, taxi, car sharing, private or rented car, two-wheeler... Discover the different solutions available to you to reach Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport from the city centre, and arrive on time for your boarding, or to easily reach the historic centre of the capital of the Gauls at the end of your flight.
The Rhônexpress tram/train shuttle connects Lyon city centre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV station, located just 2 minutes from Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport.
Rhônexpress offers several stations in the heart of the Lyon conurbation: Lyon Part-Dieu station, connected to the metro (line B), Vaulx-En-Velin La Soie, or in Meyzieu ZI.
The advantages of the Rhônexpress shuttle :
- A fast connection and a controlled journey time
- Three stations in the Lyon area
- A tram every 15 to 30 minutes
- An ecological and responsible means of transport

Several bus lines serve Lyon Airport, enabling you to reach the city centre or to travel freely throughout the agglomeration.
Are you heading for the airport? Bus line 47, in the direction of Saint-Laurent-de-Mure Maréchal Juin, serves the airport at the Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry Gare Routière stop.
Do you want to go to the city centre? You can take bus line 47 towards Meyzieu Zi, and get off at the terminus. A connection with the T3 tramway line at Meyzieu Zi will take you to the Part-Dieu Villette station and the B metro line.
You can also reach the airport from Genas with bus line 48.
Bus lines may be affected by traffic conditions, so please anticipate any traffic jams at peak times.
The advantages of bus lines:
- An affordable fare
- An environmentally friendly way to travel

Are you heading for the airport? Lyon's taxis operate between the city centre and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS). Your driver will drop you off in front of the terminal of your choice.
Do you want to go to the city center? The indications available in your terminal will lead you to the nearest taxi rank.
The advantages of taxis:
- Great flexibility on your destination
- Great flexibility in your schedule

Want to get to the city centre? You can book a car rental online, and have a vehicle available as soon as you get off the plane. All the major brands are present at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (LYS), and offer you a wide range of models.
The advantages of car hire:
- Flexibility in your travels
- A reserved and available vehicle
- Several ranges of cars


Would you like to reserve a vehicle? Nothing could be simpler:
Choose car-sharing means competitive rates, flexibility on your journeys and the chance to choose from a range of electric or hybrid vehicles!