How long does it take from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard by metro?

The journey from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard takes approximately 20 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 4.14 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard?

The token fare from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard 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 Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel for Place Guichard?

At Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Perrache. Look for the electronic board showing "Perrache".

What is the last train from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard?

The last train from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel towards Perrache departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Place Guichard back towards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel to Place Guichard?

There are 5 stops between Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel and Place Guichard on the Line A. The stations are: Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel, Cordeliers, Bellecour.

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel To Place Guichard

ShortestShortest Route

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line ATowards Perrache

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

Cordeliers

+1.79 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Bellecour

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.43 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

Guillotière

+2.26 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Saxe–Gambetta

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.94 km

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

interchange Saxe–Gambetta — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line B ·Platform 3 Towards Charpennes

+5 min

Saxe–Gambetta

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line BTowards Charpennes

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

Place Guichard

Arrive Platform 2·underground0.77 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

4.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel	05:00	00:30	Towards Perrache
Place Guichard	05:00	23:00	Towards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

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

0.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.26 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€34

Auto

€80

Cab

€142

Estimates for 4.14 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

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

underground

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel, Lyon, France

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel sortie 1· Hôtel de Ville, Opéra♿

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel sortie 2· Hôtel de Ville, Opéra♿

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel sortie 3· Hôtel de Ville, Opéra♿

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel sortie 4· Hôtel de Ville, Opéra♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Place Guichard

underground

Place Guichard, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines