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✈️ By Air

Lyon is served by Lyon–Saint Exupéry International Airport, located about 30 km from the city center. The airport is directly connected to Lyon by the Rhônexpress tram, which runs every 15 minutes and reaches the city center in approximately 30 minutes.

A more economical option is available via public transport, combining bus 47 and tramway T3 (see the TCL journey planner).

More information: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/

🚆 By Train

Lyon is easily accessible by high-speed rail and has two main train stations within the city:

• Lyon Part-Dieu, the main hub for national and international trains

• Lyon Perrache, located near Bellecour and the Confluence district

Typical travel times:

• Paris: ~2 hours

• Geneva: ~2 hours

• Brussels: ~4 hours

• London: ~4.5 hours (via Eurostar + TGV)

Train tickets can be booked through national and international rail services, including SNCF Connect (France) and Trainline.

🚗 By Car

Lyon is well connected by motorways and can be reached easily from many major European cities:

• Geneva: ~1.5 hours

• Paris or Milan: ~4.5 hours

• Turin: ~3 hours

• Barcelona: ~5 hours

🚇 Local Transportation

Lyon has an excellent public transportation network (TCL), including metro, tramway, and bus lines covering the entire city and nearby suburbs. The ENS de Lyon – Site Descartes is located just a few minutes’ walk from metro station Debourg (Line B) and  and Tram Line T1 (Debourg).

Route planning and schedules: https://www.tcl.fr/

🚕 Taxis and 🚲 Bikes

Taxi services, including traditional taxis and ride-hailing apps, are widely available throughout the city. Lyon also operates a public bike-sharing system, Vélo’v, with stations across all neighborhoods—an easy and pleasant way to get around, especially in good weather.