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Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport transfer: compare taxi and private driver prices
To or from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport (LYS), in Colombier-Saugnieu: enter your address and your time, and professional drivers in your area send you their offers.
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Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport at a glance
Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport (code LYS) is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, about 29 km by road from Lyon city centre (Place Bellecour): allow around 37 minutes without traffic. At peak times, allow more by choosing an earlier pickup time.
- IATA code
- LYS
- Town
- Colombier-Saugnieu
- Distance from Lyon city centre
- about 29 km (Place Bellecour)
- Drive time
- about 37 min, without traffic
- Terminals
- Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Lyon-Saint Exupéry TGV station
Road distance and time calculated without traffic using OpenRouteService: indicative values.
Indicative taxi price
As an indication, the airport quotes about €67 by day and €90 at night for a taxi to Lyon Part-Dieu.
Indication published by the airport, checked in November 2026. Private drivers set their own price. All price benchmarks
Getting to and from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport
Pick-up and drop-off
Taxis wait in front of Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and the TGV station. Private drivers and pre-booked taxis use the airport's “PRO” car park: agree on the meeting point with your driver.
Public transport
Rhônexpress (tram): about 30 minutes to Lyon Part-Dieu station, every 15 minutes during the day.
Information from the official airport and transport network websites, checked in November 2026.
Frequent trips from Lyon
Road distances and times, without traffic, for a few common destinations.
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon (Place Bellecour) | 29 km | about 37 min |
| Lyon Part-Dieu station | 27 km | about 30 min |
| Eurexpo (Chassieu) | 23 km | about 25 min |
Road distance and time calculated without traffic using OpenRouteService: indicative values.
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Price, type of vehicle, reviews from other travelers: you compare and you decide.
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Taxis, private drivers (VTC) and coach operators are passenger transport professionals. Their documents and insurance are checked before their first ride.
Frequently asked questions about Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport
How does pick-up work at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport?
As soon as your booking is paid, you receive your driver's contact details by email. Agree on the meeting point at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport with them, and call them if anything unexpected comes up.
My flight lands late at Lyon-Saint Exupéry: will the driver wait for me?
Each offer states the waiting time the driver accepts, visible before you book. In the event of a long delay, let them know by phone as soon as possible.
How much does a taxi or private driver to Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport cost?
There is no price list: each driver sets their price for your trip. Enter your address and your time, then compare the offers you receive. The price shown is the price paid.
Can I book a round trip?
Yes. Choose "Round-trip" in the form and enter the return date: one driver makes you an offer for both trips.
How long does it take from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to Lyon city centre?
About 37 minutes for 29 km by road to Lyon city centre (Place Bellecour), without traffic. At peak times the journey can take much longer, so choose a pickup time that leaves a comfortable margin.
Ready to leave for Lyon?
Describe your trip in under a minute; driver offers then arrive by email.
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