How long does it take from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon by metro?

The journey from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon takes approximately 20 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 5.98 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon?

The token fare from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon is €2. With a smart card the fare is €2 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.

Which platform at Gratte-Ciel for Vieux Lyon?

At Gratte-Ciel, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Perrache. Look for the electronic board showing "Perrache".

What is the last train from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon?

The last train from Gratte-Ciel towards Perrache departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Vieux Lyon back towards Gratte-Ciel departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Gratte-Ciel to Vieux Lyon?

There are 8 stops between Gratte-Ciel and Vieux Lyon on the Line A. The stations are: Gratte-Ciel, République–Villeurbanne, Charpennes, Masséna, Foch, Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel, Cordeliers, Bellecour.

Gratte-Ciel To Vieux Lyon

ShortestShortest Route

Gratte-Ciel

Platform 2·underground·Line ATowards Perrache

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

République–Villeurbanne

+1.81 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

Charpennes

aqua interchange

+3.6 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

orange interchange

+9.01 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

Cordeliers

+10.8 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Bellecour

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.01 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Bellecour — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line D ·Platform 3 Towards Gare de Vaise

+5 min

Bellecour

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line DTowards Gare de Vaise

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Vieux Lyon

Arrive Platform 2·underground0.97 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

5.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gratte-Ciel	05:00	23:00	Towards Perrache
Vieux Lyon	05:00	23:00	Towards Gratte-Ciel

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€2

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Use your Lyon Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.81 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€46

Auto

€102

Cab

€182

Estimates for 5.98 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PerracheVaulx-en-Velin–La Soie

Line A

Hôtel de Ville–Louis PradelCuire

Line A

Gare de VaiseGare de Vénissieux

Line A

CharpennesGare d'Oullins

Line A

Departure station

Gratte-Ciel

underground

Gratte-Ciel, Lyon, France

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Vieux Lyon

underground

Vieux Lyon, Lyon, France

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines