There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine by tram, train, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Rhonexpress, train • 1h 2m
30€ - 44€
3 alternative options
Taxi • 17 min
45€ - 60€
Drive • 17 min
2€ - 4€
Towncar • 16 min
65€ - 95€
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The cheapest way to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine is to drive which costs 2€ - 4€ and takes 17 min.
The quickest way to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine is to towncar which costs 65€ - 95€ and takes 16 min.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine. However, there are services departing from Lyon Airport and arriving at La Verpilliere via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and Villefontaine is 13 km. The road distance is 21.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine without a car is to Rhonexpress and train which takes 1h 2m and costs 29€ - 45€.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine, including transfers.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine train services, operated by Lyon Rhônexpress, depart from Lyon Airport station.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at La Verpilliere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine is 22 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine.
There are 99+ hotels available in Villefontaine. Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 13.4 km
- Duration: 1h 2m
What companies run services between Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, France and Villefontaine, France?
There is no direct connection from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Villefontaine. However, you can take the Rhonexpress to Lyon Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, take the walk to Lyon Part Dieu, then take the train to La Verpilliere. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Villefontaine.
- Phone
- 0826 00 17 18
- Website
- rhonexpress.fr
Tram from Lyon Airport to Lyon Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Schedules at
- rhonexpress.fr
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Verpilliere
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 17€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 9€
- Rail 1st Class
- 12€ - 17€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon-Part-Dieu to La Verpillière
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 28€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
Taxi Transport Lyon Rhône-Alpes
- Phone
- +33 4 37 25 83 67
- Website
- transportrhonealpes.com
Taxi Lyonnais
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 72 10 86 86
- Website
- taxilyon.com
Allo LJ Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 10 12 42 95
Activ' Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 07 23 08 76
- Website
- taxibourgoinjallieu.fr
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Lyon Airport to Villefontaine
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 95€
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