The Ultimate Guide to Lyon Airport Transfers in 2025

Getting from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to your destination

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the main gateway to the French Alps, the Rhône Valley, and southeastern France. Whether you're heading to a ski resort or exploring Lyon, here's how to get there.

Your transfer options

1. Private VTC Transfer (Recommended)

A private car with a professional chauffeur waiting at arrivals. Fixed price, meet & greet, flight tracking — door-to-door to your hotel or chalet.

✅ Door-to-door service

✅ Fixed price, no surprises

✅ Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles

✅ Flight tracking included

✅ Ski equipment space available

2. Rhônexpress Tram

Direct tram to Lyon Part-Dieu station. Fast but only goes to one destination.

⚠️ Only serves Lyon city center

⚠️ No service to ski resorts

⚠️ No luggage assistance

3. Taxi

Available outside arrivals. Metered pricing can be unpredictable.

⚠️ Metered — price varies with traffic

⚠️ Limited ski equipment space

⚠️ No flight tracking

Which destination from Lyon Airport?

DestinationDistanceTransfer TimeVTC Price fromLyon City Center30 km30 min€65Annecy140 km1h 30€145Chamonix220 km2h 30€220Courchevel190 km2h 15€235Grenoble105 km1h 10€120Geneva150 km1h 35€165

Pro tips

**Book in advance** — especially during ski season (December–April).

**Share your flight details** — your driver tracks your flight automatically.

**Mention ski equipment** — so we assign a vehicle with enough space.

**Round trip discount** — book the return transfer for a 5% discount.