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Taxi Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Flat-rate taxi transfers from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lyon city, the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the French Alps ski resorts and Geneva. Official rates homologated by the Rhône prefecture, real-time flight tracking, English-speaking drivers on request.

~€50Lyon Part-Dieu
€250Geneva
€218+Alps resorts
24/7Booking line
Pickup

Your driver waits at the Arrivals exit

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (IATA code: LYS) is the regional hub of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. With advance booking, your AlloTaxi driver waits at the exit of Arrivals — Hall A (domestic flights), Hall B (international) or Hall C (charter and seasonal) depending on your flight — holding a name sign.

Name sign at exit

Your driver waits with your name printed clearly. Easy to spot, no time wasted at the rank.

Real-time flight tracking

Your driver monitors your flight via FlightAware. Delay? They adjust arrival time — 30 min of free waiting included after landing.

Luggage assistance included

The driver helps with your luggage from the Arrivals exit to the vehicle. No extra effort on your side after a long flight.

Immediate departure

Vehicle positioned at the official taxi rank. You board, you go — average wait with reservation: under 2 minutes.

AIRPORT INFO

IATA codeLYS
Distance from Lyon~25 km
Drive time to Lyon25-40 min
Main motorwayA43
TerminalsT1 / T2 / T3
TGV station insideYes
Taxi rank24/7
Avg wait with booking0 min
Official rates

Homologated tariff grid from Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Official flat rates published by Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and homologated by the Rhône prefecture. Reference applicable to all taxi companies operating from the official airport rank.

Night rate applies from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, Sundays and public holidays.

To Lyon and surroundings

Destination Distance Day rate Night rate*
Lyon Part-Dieu~25 km~€50~€80
Lyon centre (Bellecour)~27 km~€50~€80
Eurexpo (Chassieu)~12 km~€50~€80
Cité Internationale~28 km~€50~€80
Écully~32 km~€60~€90

To regional cities (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)

Destination Day rate Night rate*
Annecy€170-180€275-280
Bourg-en-Bresse€45-50€65-70
Bourgoin-Jallieu€55-60€70-75
Chambéry€140-150€190-200
Geneva (Switzerland)€250-255€340-350
Givors€60-65€90-100
Grenoble€150-160€210-220
Mâcon€115-125€175-180
Moûtiers€230-240€330-340
Saint-Étienne€115-120€165-170
Valence centre€160-170€250-260
Vienne€65-70€100-110
Villefranche-sur-Saône€75-80€100-110

To French Alps ski resorts

Resort Ski area Day rate Night rate*
AvoriazPortes du Soleil€327€551
ChamonixMont-Blanc€218€322
CourchevelThree Valleys€339€470
L'Alpe d'HuezGrandes Rousses€384€382
La ClusazAravis€305€442
La PlagneParadiski€349€502
La TaniaThree Valleys€327€458
Le CorbierLes Sybelles€317€449
Le Grand-BornandAravis€332€442
Les 2 AlpesOisans€305€442
Les ArcsParadiski€349€491
Les MénuiresThree Valleys€330€473
MegèveMont-Blanc€361€513
MéribelThree Valleys€318€453
Serre-ChevalierHautes-Alpes€383€513
TignesEspace Killy€382€551
Val CenisHaute Maurienne€361€524
Val d'IsèreEspace Killy€383€551
Val ThorensThree Valleys€361€516
ValfréjusHaute Maurienne€383€551
ValloireGalibier-Thabor€345€491
📋 Tariff source Tariff grid published by Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and homologated by the Rhône prefecture. These flat rates apply at hire from the official airport taxi rank. With advance booking, AlloTaxi may offer commercial flat rates — request a personalised quote.
Dedicated pages

Our 5 most-requested transfers from LYS

For these high-volume destinations, find a complete guide: official rate, detailed route, winter conditions, train/shuttle comparison and dedicated FAQ.

International

Geneva (Switzerland)

150 km · 1h45 · CH vignette inc.
€250-255View →
Mont-Blanc

Chamonix Mont-Blanc

200 km · 2h30 · Winter tyres inc.
€218View →
Three Valleys

Courchevel

190 km · 3h · 1850 m altitude
€339View →
Espace Killy

Val d'Isère

220 km · 3h30 · Freeride skis OK
€383View →
Lake Annecy

Annecy

115 km · 1h30 · Direct trip
€170-180View →

Other destinations (Megève, Tignes, La Plagne, Les Ménuires, Méribel, Avoriaz…): official rates in the grid above. Request a personalised quote →

Why book in advance

The benefits of pre-booking your airport taxi

Taking a taxi at the rank without reservation works, but the airport rank operates on a first-come-first-served basis with potential waiting up to 20 minutes at peak times (flights from the UK, Germany, Switzerland). Pre-booking removes the wait entirely and locks in your flat rate before departure.

Flat rate locked upfront

No meter, no surge pricing. The price announced before the trip is what you pay, regardless of traffic, weather or border queues.

English-speaking driver on request

Useful for international travellers going to Geneva, Annecy or the Alps. Specify at booking — no extra cost.

Child seats on request

i-Size R129 homologated child seats available (0-13 kg, 9-18 kg, booster 15-36 kg). Free of charge, installed before pickup.

Multiple payment options

Cash, card (chip or contactless), corporate bank transfer. Business invoice on request for travellers.

SERVICE INCLUDED

Name sign at exitYes
Flight trackingYes
30 min free waitYes
Luggage assistanceYes
Tolls in flat rateYes
SMS confirmationUnder 5 min
Free cancellationUp to 2h before
Vehicle typesSedan / Van / Premium

Book your Lyon Airport transfer now

Flat rate announced upfront. Confirmation in less than 5 minutes.

Comparison

Taxi vs Rhônexpress vs shared shuttle: what to choose?

Rhônexpress tram + connection

The Rhônexpress tram links the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu in 30 minutes (~€16 one way). From Part-Dieu, you can take a TGV, metro or local taxi to your final destination. Best for solo travellers with light luggage heading to central Lyon.

Shared shuttle services

Some operators run seasonal shuttles to ski resorts (winter only) and Geneva. Lower prices but fixed schedules, multiple stops, longer travel times. Inflexible for delayed flights or off-peak arrivals.

AlloTaxi flat-rate taxi

Direct door-to-door trip, no connections, no stops. Flat rate locked at booking, 24/7 availability, English-speaking drivers on request. Cost-effective for groups of 2-7 from the very first additional passenger.

WHY TAXI

Direct tripYes
Unlimited luggageYes
Available 24/7Yes
Flight delay handledYes
Flat rate upfrontYes
2-7 passengersYes

For 4 passengers to central Lyon: ~€12.50 per person by taxi vs €16 + connection by Rhônexpress. Taxi wins on convenience and total time.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Lyon Airport taxi

How much is a taxi from Lyon Airport to downtown Lyon?
The official prefectural flat rate is around €50 in daytime and €80 at night (7pm-7am, Sundays, public holidays), for Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon centre (Bellecour), Eurexpo or Cité Internationale. The trip takes 25 to 40 minutes via the A43 motorway.
Does the taxi station operate 24/7?
Yes. The official taxi station at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and holidays. With AlloTaxi advance booking, your driver waits at the Arrivals exit with a name sign — zero waiting on arrival.
Can I book a taxi from Lyon Airport to the French Alps?
Yes. We offer flat-rate transfers to all major Alpine ski resorts: Chamonix (€218), Courchevel (€339), Val d'Isère (€383), Megève, Tignes, La Plagne, Méribel, Les Ménuires, Avoriaz and more. All vehicles equipped with winter tyres from November to March.
Do you offer transfers to Geneva, Switzerland?
Yes. Lyon Airport → Geneva flat rate is €250-255 daytime, €340-350 at night. Swiss motorway vignette included. Distance: 150 km via the A40 'White Highway'. Travel time 1h45 to 2h15 depending on Bardonnex border traffic.
Are English-speaking drivers available?
Yes. Mention 'English-speaking driver' at booking and we will assign one. Particularly useful for international travellers via Geneva (CH), business clientele in Annecy, Grenoble or Chambéry, and Alpine ski transfers.
What's the difference between the metered fare and the flat rate?
The official taximeter applies at hire on the airport rank. With AlloTaxi advance booking, you get an upfront flat rate (announced before the journey) — generally more advantageous and predictable than the meter for medium and long distances. The prefectural flat rates published by the airport are the reference applicable to all taxi companies.