1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 3 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport you need to make at least one change.
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6340Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, while a coach costs an average of £62.
Distance: 18 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A train is £24 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-33.36. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17609+ 6908 | 8:16 Lyon Part Dieu | 2h33 | 10:49 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 change | |
17611+ 6340 | 9:16 Lyon Part Dieu | 4h06 | 13:22 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 change | |
9812+ 17576+ 6920 | 12:10 Lyon Part Dieu | 3h39 | 15:49 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 changes | |
17623+ 6922 | 15:16 Lyon Part Dieu | 2h33 | 17:49 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 change | |
17705+ 6198 | 17:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 2h22 | 19:42 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 change |
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Trains from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 15:20 |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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