Getting Around in Lyon

Public Transport
Transports en Commun Lyonnais - TCL , operates both the bus and Metro systems. The central bus station is based at Lyon Perrache railway station.

The Metro network in Lyon is excellent - clean and easy to use, with four different lines and 40 stations. Bus and Metro services operate 0500-2400.

The price of a single ticket is Pound Sterling 1.40, which gives access to all bus and Metro lines for one hour from the time of validation, which can be done in the machine on the bus or at the Metro station. Connections can be made for other lines or buses but return journeys on the same line are prohibited. Books of ten tickets (carnet) can also be bought for Pound Sterling 10.60. Tickets are available for purchase from automatic ticket machines in Metro stations, from the bus drivers and from TCL offices and many newsagents.

The Liberte Ticket pass costs Pound Sterling 3.80 and allows access to the whole TCL network for one day. A month-long City Pass costs Pound Sterling 41.62.

Taxis

Providers include Taxis Lyonnais , Taxis Radio and Teletaxi . it is also possible for travellers to hail taxis in the street or from taxi ranks. the airport is about Pound Sterling 30.50. Drivers do not expect tips.

Limousines

Limousines can be hired from Class Affaires Limousines, 48 rue Etienne Richerand , Loc Limousines, 134 rue Sully , or Affaires et Tourisme, 119 rue Challemal-Lacour. Half-day hire costs approximately Pound Sterling 232, on average.

Driving in the City

The city centre of Lyon is best visited on foot. Nevertheless, driving in Lyon is not as bad as it is in other French towns, although the tunnels are best avoided during rush hour. Lyon has a large number of parking facilities available to motorists, although these tend to fill up quite quickly. Some central parking meters are available, usually costing Pound Sterling 3 per hour, with a limit of two hours. Parking in the Presqu’ile area is available at the Hôtel de Ville, place des Terreaux and place Tolozan. There are also parking facilities at both railway stations, as well as in Old Lyon at the St-Jean car park, on quai Romain Roland. Lyon Parc Auto (LPA), 2 place des Cordeliers , runs 19 car parks in total and provides more information for motorists.

Car Hire

Service providers include ADA , Budget , Citer , Europcar , Hertz and Thrifty .

The minimum age for hiring a car is 18 years old, although this may vary according to the company. insurance is required, as is a national driving licence. Rates start at approximately Pound Sterling 70 per day.

Bicycle & Scooter Hire

All-terrain and mountain bikes (VTT) can be hired from Top Bike, 5 rue d’inkermann, Decathlon Location, 332 avenue du General de Gaulle, or Loisirs VTT, Le Bourg in Pollionnay . Bikes and scooters are available at Holiday Bikes, 8 quai Lassagne. The daily rates for bike and scooter hire are approximately Pound Sterling 11 and Pound Sterling 20 respectively.