How long does it take from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne by metro?

The journey from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne takes approximately 18 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 5.26 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne?

The token fare from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne 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 Vieux Lyon for République–Villeurbanne?

At Vieux Lyon, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Gare de Vénissieux. Look for the electronic board showing "Gare de Vénissieux".

What is the last train from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne?

The last train from Vieux Lyon towards Gare de Vénissieux departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from République–Villeurbanne back towards Vieux Lyon departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Vieux Lyon to République–Villeurbanne?

There are 7 stops between Vieux Lyon and République–Villeurbanne on the Line D. The stations are: Vieux Lyon, Bellecour.

Vieux Lyon To République–Villeurbanne

ShortestShortest Route

Vieux Lyon

Platform 1·underground·Line DTowards Gare de Vénissieux

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

Bellecour

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground0.97 km

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

interchange Bellecour — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line A ·Platform 1 Towards Perrache

+5 min

Bellecour

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line ATowards Perrache

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

Cordeliers

+1.81 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

orange interchange

+3.6 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Masséna

+7.2 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Charpennes

aqua interchange

+9.01 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

République–Villeurbanne

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.29 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.26 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vieux Lyon	05:00	23:00	Towards Gare de Vénissieux
République–Villeurbanne	05:00	23:00	Towards Vieux Lyon

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

0.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€42

Auto

€94

Cab

€166

Estimates for 5.26 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PerracheVaulx-en-Velin–La Soie

Line D

Hôtel de Ville–Louis PradelCuire

Line D

Gare de VaiseGare de Vénissieux

Line D

CharpennesGare d'Oullins

Line D

Departure 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

Arrival station

République–Villeurbanne

underground

République–Villeurbanne, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines