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Public Transport
Transports en Commun Lyonnais (TCL) (tel: 0820 427 000; website: www.tcl.fr), operates the bus, the tramway and Metro systems. The central bus station is based at Lyon Perrache railway station.
The Metro network in Lyon is excellent - clean and easy to use, with four different lines (A, B, C and D) and 40 stations. Bus and Metro services operate 0500-2400.
A single ticket gives access to all bus, tramway and Metro lines for one hour from the time of validation, which can be done in the machine on the bus or at the Metro station. Connections can be made for other lines or buses but return journeys on the same line are prohibited. Books of 10 tickets (carnet) can also be bought prior to boarding. Tickets are available for purchase from automatic ticket machines in Metro stations, from the bus drivers and from TCL offices and many newsagents.
The Liberté Ticket pass allows access to the whole TCL network for one day.
The Metro network in Lyon is excellent - clean and easy to use, with four different lines (A, B, C and D) and 40 stations. Bus and Metro services operate 0500-2400.
A single ticket gives access to all bus, tramway and Metro lines for one hour from the time of validation, which can be done in the machine on the bus or at the Metro station. Connections can be made for other lines or buses but return journeys on the same line are prohibited. Books of 10 tickets (carnet) can also be bought prior to boarding. Tickets are available for purchase from automatic ticket machines in Metro stations, from the bus drivers and from TCL offices and many newsagents.
The Liberté Ticket pass allows access to the whole TCL network for one day.
Taxis
Providers include Taxis Lyonnais (tel: (04) 7826 8181), Taxis Radio (tel: (04) 7210 8686), Allo Taxi (tel: (04) 7828 2323) and Télétaxi (tel: (04) 7828 1314). It is also possible for travellers to hail taxis in the street or from taxi ranks. Drivers do not expect tips.
Driving in the City
The centre of Lyon is best explored on foot. Nevertheless, driving in Lyon is not as bad as it is in some other French cities, although the tunnels are best avoided during rush hour.
Lyon has a large number of parking facilities available to motorists, although these tend to fill up quite quickly. Some central parking meters are available, with a limit of two hours. Parking in the Presqu'île area is available at the Hôtel de Ville, places des Terreaux, Tolozan, des Cordeliers, de la République, des Célestins, Antonin Poncet, quai St Antoine et Perrache. There are also parking facilities at both railway stations, as well as in Old Lyon at the St-Jean car park, on quai Romain Rolland. Lyon Parc Auto (LPA), 2 place des Cordeliers (tel: (04) 7241 6525; website: www.lpa.fr), runs 19 car parks in total and provides more information for motorists.
Lyon has a large number of parking facilities available to motorists, although these tend to fill up quite quickly. Some central parking meters are available, with a limit of two hours. Parking in the Presqu'île area is available at the Hôtel de Ville, places des Terreaux, Tolozan, des Cordeliers, de la République, des Célestins, Antonin Poncet, quai St Antoine et Perrache. There are also parking facilities at both railway stations, as well as in Old Lyon at the St-Jean car park, on quai Romain Rolland. Lyon Parc Auto (LPA), 2 place des Cordeliers (tel: (04) 7241 6525; website: www.lpa.fr), runs 19 car parks in total and provides more information for motorists.
Car Hire
Service providers include ADA (tel: (04) 7837 9393; website: www.ada.fr), Avis (tel: 0802 050 505; website: www.avis.com), Budget (tel: (04) 7222 7474; website: www.budget.com), Citer (tel: 0800 051 011; website: www.citer.com), Europcar (tel: 0825 009 900; website: www.europcar.com), Hertz (tel: (04) 7222 5886 or 0825 006 969; website: www.hertz.com) and Thrifty (tel: (04) 7235 1237; website: www.thrifty.com).
The minimum age for hiring a car is 18, although this may vary according to the company. Insurance is required, as is a national driving licence.
The minimum age for hiring a car is 18, although this may vary according to the company. Insurance is required, as is a national driving licence.
Bicycle Hire
All-terrain and mountain bikes (VTT) can be hired from Loisirs VTT, Le Bourg in Pollionnay (tel: (04) 7848 1545). Bikes and scooters are available at Holiday Bikes, 56 rue Servient (tel: (04) 7860 1110; website: www.holiday-bikes.com).
Vélo'V hires bikes from strategic points over the city. When you're done you can drop your bike at any of their hire stations, 24 hours a day (tel: 0800 083 568; website: www.velov.grandlyon.com).
Vélo'V hires bikes from strategic points over the city. When you're done you can drop your bike at any of their hire stations, 24 hours a day (tel: 0800 083 568; website: www.velov.grandlyon.com).
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Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
