Complete Guide to Private VTC Transfers & Day Trips in Lyon 🚗✨

Whether you're a tourist, a business traveler, or just visiting Lyon for a few days, organizing your transportation can quickly become a headache: airport, train stations, hotels, ski resorts, wine tours… This guide helps you see clearly and shows you why choosing a private chauffeur is the most comfortable and reliable solution.

1. Why choose a VTC (private driver) over a taxi or Uber?

Fixed prices guaranteed – no surprises due to traffic or meters.
Premium vehicles – sedans, 8‑seater vans, luxury models.
Professional drivers – courteous, punctual, most speak English.
Personalized meet & greet – name sign, luggage assistance.
24/7 availability – even for late flights or early departures.

👉 For your transfers, check out GetYourRide VTC Lyon.

2. Lyon Saint‑Exupéry Airport (LYS) transfers

Lyon Saint‑Exupéry Airport is about 25‑30 minutes from the city center. Here are the standard options:

Mode	Advantages	Disadvantages
Rhônexpress (tram)	Fast (30 min), frequent service	€16.30 one way, no door‑to‑door flexibility
Regular taxi	24/7 availability	Variable pricing depending on traffic, extra luggage fees sometimes
Private VTC	Personalized welcome, fixed price, comfort	Slightly more expensive than tram but much more pleasant

With a private chauffeur, you are picked up directly at the baggage claim exit with a name sign, and dropped off at your exact address (hotel, home, business center).

3. Arriving by train (Part‑Dieu, Perrache)

Lyon’s train stations are generally well served by public transport, but if you have heavy luggage or are traveling in a group, a VTC saves considerable time and effort.

Part‑Dieu station – Lyon’s main station, connected to metro B and trams T1/T4.
Perrache station – located in the Presqu’île district, close to the historic center.

A VTC will wait for you directly at the forecourt or the designated exit – no need to drag your suitcases for 500 meters along the platforms.

4. Must‑do day trips from Lyon

Lyon is a perfect starting point to explore the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region. Instead of renting a car or dealing with train schedules, opt for a private day trip with chauffeur. You enjoy the scenery, set your own pace, and return relaxed.