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To Lyon Part-Dieu station · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

3 buses from Saint Exupéry

Not everything runs all night.Not all night: the Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour runs 05:42–22:32, the Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu runs 05:42–23:17, the Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI runs 06:10–22:16.

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Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu

C200T3 · TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
48–54 min rideEvery 60 min05:42–23:17
The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1Gare Part-Dieu Villette
1 changeLuggage space
€2.10total for 1 adult€2.10 eachBuy ticketOn TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1, two minutes on foot from the terminals and the TGV station

The same EUR 2.10 Zones 1 and 2 ticket as the C200 and Métro A, valid an hour with re-validation for the bus-to-tram change. Tap a bank card on the bus and again on the tram, or pay the driver (EUR 2.40, or EUR 2.50 cash by the airport's page). Children as for the C200 and Métro A.

Luggage. A city bus, then a tram; no racks, and the bus fills at Genas and Décines on the way in.

Hours. Weekdays the C200 leaves the airport 05:42 to 23:32: half-hourly at the peaks, hourly between; the 23:32 still meets the last tram. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays hourly 05:17–23:17.

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Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour

C200A · TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
52–59 min rideEvery 60 min05:42–22:32
The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1Bellecour
1 changeLuggage space
€2.10total for 1 adult€2.10 eachBuy ticketOn TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1, two minutes on foot from the terminals and the TGV station

A ticket for Zones 1 and 2 costs EUR 2.10, valid an hour and re-validatable for connections within that hour. Tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch on the bus and again on the métro or tram; one card covers up to five people by tapping again within ten seconds, capped at three trips a day. Bought from the driver it costs EUR 2.40 (EUR 2.50 cash by the airport's page); the TCL E-Ticket app is Android-only. Under-4s travel free; 4–10-year-olds need a free pass on a TCL card. A shareable ten-ride carnet is EUR 20.50 (cheaper than singles only from ten people); the EUR 7.30 Pass Tribu covers two to five people, including at least one child aged 4–17.

Luggage. A city bus, then a métro; no racks, and the bus fills at Genas and Décines on the way in.

Hours. Weekdays the C200 leaves the airport at 05:42, 06:12, 06:42, 07:12, 07:42, 08:12, 08:42, 09:12, then hourly to 14:12, half-hourly 14:52–18:52, then 19:32, 20:32, 21:32 and 22:32; the 23:32 reaches La Soie after the last métro, except on Friday nights. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays it runs hourly 05:17–23:17, and the 23:17 still meets a métro.

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Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI, then tram T3

248T3 · TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
55–80 min rideEvery 60 min06:10–22:16
The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1Meyzieu ZI in 25 to 28 minutes
1 changeLuggage space
€2.10total for 1 adult€2.10 eachBuy ticketOn TCL, the SYTRAL Mobilités network
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1, two minutes on foot from the terminals and the TGV station

The same EUR 2.10 Zones 1 and 2 ticket as the C200, valid an hour with one re-validation for the bus-to-tram connection. Tap a bank card on the bus and again on the tram, or pay the driver (EUR 2.60 aboard, from 1 September 2026). Children as for the C200.

Luggage. A suburban bus and a tram; bags travel with you and there are no racks.

Hours. From the airport bus stop toward Meyzieu Z.I. Monday to Friday, 29 departures: 06:23, 06:53, 07:23, 07:53, 08:23, 08:53, 09:23, 09:51, 10:21, 11:06, 11:51, 12:31, 13:16, 13:51, 14:21, 14:51, 15:21, 15:51, 16:23, 16:53, 17:23, 17:53, 18:23, 18:53, 19:31, 20:16, 21:01, 21:41 and 22:16. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 24 departures: 06:10, 06:37, 07:07, 07:42, 08:12, 08:42, 09:12, 09:41, then hourly at :41 from 10:41 to 15:41, 16:42, 17:12, 17:42, 18:12, 18:42, 19:12, 19:41, 20:11, 20:41 and 21:41. Timetable valid 31 August 2026 to 31 August 2027.

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Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Saint Exupéry into Lyon

How do I get from Lyon airport to Lyon city center by bus?

For one traveler the cheapest bus is the Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu at €2.10, 48–54 min, and it is also the fastest. For one traveler that is the cheapest way into Lyon by any means. The fastest way overall is the Rhônexpress tram-train, 29 min.

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Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour runs 05:42–22:32, and the Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu runs 05:42–23:17, and the Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI, then tram T3 runs 06:10–22:16. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

Where each bus leaves you

Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour C200A

From the airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1 to Bellecour, on Métro A: the C200 to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie in 35 to 41 minutes, then 17 minutes on the métro on the same ticket. 52–59 min

Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu C200T3

From the airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1 to Gare Part-Dieu Villette, on tram T3: the C200 to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie in 35 to 41 minutes, then 13 minutes on the tram on the same ticket. 48–54 min

Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI, then tram T3 248T3

From the airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1 to Meyzieu ZI in 25 to 28 minutes, by way of Pusignan; the T3 leaves from there for Gare Part-Dieu Villette, 29 minutes, on the Rhônexpress's own tracks. 55–80 min

Before you travel

How much is the bus from Lyon airport to Lyon city center?

Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu: €2.10 for one traveler, €4.20 for two. Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour: €2.10 for one traveler, €4.20 for two. Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI: €2.10 for one traveler, €4.20 for two.

How long does the bus take from Lyon airport to Lyon?

Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu: 48–54 min, to Gare Part-Dieu Villette. Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour: 52–59 min, to Bellecour. Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI: 55–80 min, to Meyzieu ZI in 25 to 28 minutes.

What time does the bus run from Lyon airport?

Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour: 05:42–22:32. Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu: 05:42–23:17. Bus 248 to Meyzieu ZI: 06:10–22:16.

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