City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Getting around Lyon

Updated October 2026Sources

UberBest app

How to get around Lyon

The metro, trams and funiculars cover the city, and the center is walkable. Vélo'v bikes are common. TGVs reach Paris in about 2 hours.

Ways to get around Lyon

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Metro (lines A–D) and tram	2.10–2.20 EUR single	TCL tickets work on all modes; validate each ride
Funiculars (Fourvière, Saint-Just)	Same TCL ticket	Steep climb to the basilica and Roman theatre
Vélo'v bikes	Day pass about 2–3 EUR	Station bikes everywhere in the center
Bus lines	Same TCL ticket	Useful for hill areas and late evenings

Ride-hailing apps in Lyon

A 5 km ride costs about €10–18 ($11–20).

App	Notes
Uber	Most reliable; works day and night
Bolt	Often cheaper than Uber

Taxis are metered; book by phone or app. Uber covers most trips; the metro is faster for daytime.

Arriving in Lyon

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)

Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu about 18 EUR, 30 min; taxi about 55–70 EUR; Navette Cars buses are cheaper.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Not needed; hills and traffic make transit and bikes easier. Scooters are available but parking is tight.
Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Lyon?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.

What's the best way to get around Lyon?

The metro, trams and funiculars cover the city, and the center is walkable. Vélo'v bikes are common. TGVs reach Paris in about 2 hours.

How do I get from the airport to Lyon?

Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu about 18 EUR, 30 min; taxi about 55–70 EUR; Navette Cars buses are cheaper.

Is Lyon walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.