LYS — Lyon (Saint-Exupéry) — Taxi Fare Guide
The official taxi rank is outside the terminal at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, where licensed metered taxis queue. Fares to Lyon are metered but broadly predictable because the airport-to-centre run is a standard route: expect roughly €50–70 to the city centre (Part-Dieu, Presqu'île, Bellecour) for the ~25 km, 25–35 minute trip. Some drivers and booking services offer an agreed fixed price for the same journey.
French taxi tariffs are regulated with published base charges and per-kilometre rates displayed on the meter. A higher tariff applies at night (roughly 19:00–07:00) and on Sundays and public holidays, adding around 15% versus the daytime rate. Small supplements may apply for extra luggage or a fourth passenger; tolls and station/airport pickups can add a euro or two.
Ride-hailing is available: Uber operates at LYS but does not offer a flat rate — you see a price at the start of each trip that may adjust for tolls or surcharges, and it can be cheaper or dearer than a taxi depending on demand. Follow the app's designated pickup point at the terminal. Pre-booked private transfers are another fixed-price option.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Lyon Part-Dieu | €50–65 | 25–35 min |
| Lyon Presqu'île / Bellecour | €55–70 | 30–40 min |
| Lyon Perrache | €55–70 | 30–40 min |
| Villeurbanne | €45–60 | 25–35 min |
Practical tips: Use only the official rank or a booked taxi/transfer and check whether it is metered or a fixed price before departure. For a single traveller the Rhônexpress tram is far cheaper than a taxi; taxis pay off mainly for groups, heavy luggage or late-night arrivals.
Other ways to the city
Lyon Saint-Exupéry has a dedicated tram shuttle plus TGV rail connections directly at the airport:
- Rhônexpress tram: the main link to the city, running to Lyon Part-Dieu station in about 30 minutes, departing roughly every 15 minutes. Online single tickets start from about €15.20 (around €10 for ages 12–25), with returns from about €26.70; children under 12 travel free.
- Onward metro/tram: at Part-Dieu you can connect to Lyon's metro, tram and local bus network to reach the rest of the city.
- TGV high-speed trains: the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV station at the airport offers direct long-distance trains (e.g. toward Paris, Marseille and beyond) without going into central Lyon first.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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