Lyon

Ski Transfer To and From Lyon Airport: Easy, Fast Access to the Alpine Resorts

Ideally located just 25 km from the city center, Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is a preferred departure point for reaching the major ski resorts of Savoie and Haute-Savoie. With excellent connectivity and specialized transfer services, it ensures smooth arrivals and departures for thousands of winter sports enthusiasts every season.

Access and Transport Options

Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS)

• A modern terminal serving all of Europe and many international destinations
• Direct access via the Rhône Express from Part-Dieu train station (30 min), or 24/7 taxi and ride-hailing services

Ski Shuttles and Private Transfers

• Several companies offer shared or private transfers directly from the terminal, coordinated with flight arrivals to minimize waiting times
• Regular shuttle departures from Thursday to Sunday during ski season, luggage included, with last-minute online booking available
• Example travel times:
  • Lyon — Alpe d'Huez: 2h25 (150 km)
  • Lyon — Val Thorens: 2h30 (197 km)
  • Lyon — Tignes/Val d'Isère: approx. 3h
• Airport coach station located at Terminal 1, Level 0, with most companies boarding at platform 12

Train and Connections

• TGV high-speed trains available from Lyon Part-Dieu station or directly from the airport's own train station

Taxis / Ride-Sharing & Premium Transfers

• Door-to-door custom services with luggage and ski gear included — ideal for families and groups (available 24/7)

Practical Tips

• Book your transfer in advance, especially during peak season
• Shuttle fares generally include ski and luggage transport

Don't forget Alps Direct for your next journey to or from Lyon!

Lyon Airport: Culture and City Experience Before the Slopes

Make the most of your stop in Lyon by exploring this ancient Roman city, now a gastronomic capital and thriving cultural hub:

• Vieux Lyon and its traboules (covered passageways), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfect for a stroll before or after your ski trip
• Basilica of Fourvière, a white gem overlooking the city, offering panoramic views of the Alps on clear days
• Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a former palace, with masterpieces spanning from antiquity to modern times
• Croix-Rousse district, rich in French textile history, home to artisan workshops and the warm, creative spirit unique to Lyon

Travel Experience and Departing for the Mountains

Lyon Airport combines efficiency and comfort for your mountain transfer: multimodal access, easy orientation within the airport, tailored shuttle options, and professional chauffeur services. By choosing a transfer with Alps Direct, you benefit from personalized assistance, experienced local drivers, winter-equipped vehicles, and complete flexibility (including downtown pickups and schedules adapted to your flight).

Lyon Airport is the ideal gateway to the Alps, combining vibrant urban culture with immediate proximity to some of Europe's most renowned ski areas.

To book your ski transfer with Alps Direct and reach the Alps from Lyon: www.alps-direct.com