Lyon Transportation Tips by iNorv9

Paris - Lyon : 2 hours via TGV Trains & TGV Review

The train ride to Lyon takes about 2 hours from Paris (with trains leaving every half hour), 3 hours from Lille and 5 hours from London via high speed train.

Base fare from Paris is about 55 euro.

Mode: TO

Type: Train

Lyon Public Transportation Metro, Funicular, Bus & Tram Review

With 4 metro lines, 2 funiculars trains, 2 tramway lines and more than 100 bus lines, public transportation is the most efficient and cheapest way to get around Lyon. Check out the Office of Tourism at Place Bellecour, where you can get a helpful map with all the details.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Subway/Metro

Website: http://www.tcl.fr/ (site in french)

Bikes for rent

Over 2000 bicycles are available at 200 stations around Lyon and Villeurbanne. After aquiring a card from Le Grand Lyon, you can rent 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Especially helpful for those situations where you need a bike at 3 in the morning.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Bicycle

Website: http://www.grandlyon.com/ (site in french)