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LYO25 Travel to Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, France’s 2nd regional airport, 116 direct destinations including 96 international destinations (36 countries) with 44 airlines. Totally interconnected, Lyon Saint Exupéry airport is directly connected to the TGV and to the Lyon city centre every 15 minutes in under 30 minutes thanks to the Rhone Express rail line. The airport is located close to the A432 motorway, connected to Lyon city centre by the A43 (E711) motorway.
First French airport in terms of client satisfaction in 2018. The welcome scheme in place for visitors attending association congresses and trade shows are all part of the “Welcome by Only Lyon” initiative. An additional business airport – Lyon Bron is just 20 minutes outside the city centre, thus allowing for private “à la carte” travel when and where you want.
Getting to and from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is convenient and accessible through various transportation options:
- Taxi or Ride-Sharing Services: Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are readily available outside the airport terminals. They provide a convenient door-to-door service to your destination in Lyon or surrounding areas.
More information: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/services/taxi - Rhônexpress Tram: The Rhônexpress Tram is a dedicated express tram service connecting the airport to Lyon city center (Part-Dieu station) in approximately 30 minutes. The tram operates regularly throughout the day and offers a comfortable and efficient way to travel.
More information: https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en_GB/ - Airport Shuttle Buses: Several shuttle bus services operate between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and various destinations within Lyon and its suburbs. These buses provide a cost-effective option for travellers who prefer public transportation.
More information: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/access-transports/bus-lines-tcl - Train Services: The airport is connected to the national and regional train network via the Lyon-Saint Exupéry TGV railway station. High-speed TGV trains connect the airport to major cities across France, including Paris, Marseille, and Lille. Regional TER trains also operate to destinations within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
More information: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/access-transports/sncf-railway-station - Rental Cars: Several car rental companies have desks located at the airport, offering a convenient option for travelers who prefer to drive themselves. The airport is well-connected to Lyon and surrounding areas via major highways.
More information: https://store.lyonaeroports.com/en/car-rental - Personal Vehicles: If you have your own vehicle, you can drive to the airport and park in one of the on-site parking facilities. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport offers both short-term and long-term parking options for travellers.
More information: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/car-parks
Regardless of the transportation mode you choose, Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport provides convenient access to Lyon and its surrounding areas, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey for travelers.
Further information on getting to and from the airport can be found here: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en/node/4864
The Lyon Convention Centre / The EFORT Congress 2025 Venue, is just 10 minutes away from the Lyon Part Dieu TGV train station and just 15 minutes away from the Perrache TGV train station.
- 2 TGV stations in the city centre: Lyon Part-Dieu / Lyon Perrache.
- 1 TGV station at the heart of the Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport.
- 23 round trips per day - Lyon / Paris / Lyon.
- 9 round trips per day - Paris CDG airport / Lyon / Paris CDG airport
- 5 trips per week with Eurostar - Lyon / London
There are trains every hour between Lyon and Paris. But also the times and connexions to other capital cities in Europe and France are:
- Brussels - Lyon: 3h50
- Geneva - Lyon: 1h50
- Lille - Lyon: 3h00
- London - Lyon : 4h40
- Marseille - Lyon: 1h35
- Montpellier - Lyon :1h45
- Nantes - Lyon : 4h20
- Paris - Lyon : 1h55
- Strasbourg - Lyon :3h45
More information: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
LYON PART DIEU TRAIN STATION
LYON PERRACHE TRAIN STATION
Lyon is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network linking France’s major cities and main European capitals. Ideally located in the heart of Europe, the Lyon Convention Centre is just 1 hour away from Geneva, Switzerland; 3 hours away from Turin, Italy; 4 hours away from Paris, capital city of France; 4.5 hours away from Milan, Italy and 5 hours away from Barcelona, Spain by car.
Road Périphérique Nord and exit at Porte de Saint Clair | GPS coordinates: Latitude : 45°78'51.676''N | Longitude : 4°85'28.885''E
Please note that as part of its fight against pollution, Greater Lyon has introduced a ‘Zone à Faibles Emissions’ (ZFE – Low Emissions Zone) covering Lyon, Villeurbanne and Caluire, as well as Bron: privately owned vehicles with a Crit’Air 4, 5 or ‘non-classified‘ disc, as well as vehicles without a disc, will no longer be allowed to drive and park on roads within the area concerned.
Visit the French Ministry of Ecological Transition‘s website to order your Crit‘Air disc.
The EFORT Congress 2024 Venue - CCC-Lyon has 3 carparks onsite in the heart of the Cité Internationale district.
There are 3 carparks onsite :
- P0 – 1 000 parking spaces, maximum vehicle height : 1.90 m
- P1 – 1 150 parking spaces, maximum vehicle height : 1.90 m Save 30% on parking by booking your parking space on OPnGO
- P2 – 1 200 places, parking spaces, maximum vehicle height : 2.70 m
More information: https://www.ccc-lyon.com/en/getting-lyon-convention-centre
The Transports Communs Lyonnais - TCL, the city’s public transport network offers an extensive multi-modal public transport network thus making it easy to travel in and around Lyon.
To get to the EFORT Congress 2025 Venue:
- C1 from Lyon Part Dieu train station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
- C2 from Lyon Part Dieu train station - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur
- C4 from the Jean Macé metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
- C5 from the Cordeliers metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
- C26 from the Grange Blanche metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur
- Bus 70 from Lyon Part Dieu train station - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur
In lyon there are:
- Over 120 bus lines serving over 3000 stops.
- 4 metro lines.
- 2 funicular lines.
- 5 tramway lines.
More information: https://www.tcl.fr/en & https://www.tcl.fr/en/journey-planner/interactive-map
Taxis to and from the Venue
There are 1400 taxis can take you to the Lyon Convention Centre.
There are 2 dedicated taxi pick up zones in front of the Lyon Convention Centre.
- Zone 1 : Close to the main entrance at the foot of the bear statue.
- Zone 2 : Close to the main amphitheatre
More information and main taxi booking call centres: https://www.ccc-lyon.com/en/getting-lyon-convention-centre#tab5
Using VELO’V (Public bike hire service)
Five (5) VELO'V stations are available throughout the Cité Internationale district of which one is in front of the main entrance of the CCL and another one close to the main amphitheatre.
More information: https://velov.grandlyon.com/home