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3 ways to Part-Dieu

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The cheapest way in. The Rhônexpress tram-train is 25 minutes quicker for €14.20 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

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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Train

Rhônexpress tram-train

Rhônexpress · Rhônexpress, run for SYTRAL Mobilités
29 min rideEvery 15 min05:00–00:00
The Rhônexpress platform at the Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV stationLyon Part-Dieu
Non-stopLuggage space
€16.30total for 1 adult€16.30 eachBuy ticket2 places to buy
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The Rhônexpress platform at the Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV station, seven minutes on foot from Terminals 1 and 2 across the footbridge with travelators

A single costs EUR 16.30 online or in the app, EUR 17.40 at the station machine, or EUR 21.40 from the on-board agent (a EUR 4 surcharge). E-tickets are valid a year in either direction and refundable if unused (EUR 3 fee after 7 days); machine tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. Under-12s travel free with an adult; 12–25-year-olds pay EUR 10.70 single or EUR 20.30 return. Standard returns are EUR 28.50 online or EUR 30.30 at the machine, dropping to EUR 26.20 or EUR 22.90 if bought one or two months ahead. The 10-ride card is EUR 143 (EUR 14.30 a ride, shareable in a group) and cheaper than singles only from nine rides. Rhônexpress tickets aren't valid on TCL; buy TCL tickets from the on-board agent.

Luggage. No limit on bags: vertical racks at the doors and shelves above the seats; skis and boards must be bagged; bikes and folded pushchairs free.

Hours. Rhônexpress departs the airport daily: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:15, 06:30, 06:45, 07:00, 07:20, then every 15 minutes from 07:37 to 21:07, then 21:30, 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30 and 00:00 — 69 departures, each 29 minutes to Part-Dieu, running every day of the year. Delayed flights due before 23:00 get extra departures, sometimes by coach.

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Bus

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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The Rhônexpress arrives at its own platform, 50 m from the Porte Alpes exit on the rue de la Villette side, 29 minutes from the airport. The T3 tram reaches the same Gare Part-Dieu Villette stop: 13 minutes from La Soie via the C200, or 29 minutes from Meyzieu ZI via the 248. For the west side and boulevard Vivier-Merle, walk through the SNCF hall.

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Lyon's main station and business district, on the east bank of the Rhône; where the Rhônexpress and tram T3 end and Métro B begins.

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The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1
Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu · 48–54 min
Part-Dieu

Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu serves Part-Dieu. Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Rhônexpress tram-train runs 05:00–00:00, 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.

From arrivals to Part-Dieu

01

Find the stop

The airport bus station (gare routière) at Terminal 1. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose Bus C200 and tram T3 to Part-Dieu

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Part-Dieu

48–54 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Does the Bus C200 and Métro A to Bellecour stop at Part-Dieu?

No. It runs to Bellecour.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Rhônexpress tram-train runs 05:00–00:00, 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.

How far is Part-Dieu from the centre?

Lyon's main station and business district, on the east bank of the Rhône; where the Rhônexpress and tram T3 end and Métro B begins.

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