How long does it take from Charpennes to Vieux Lyon by metro?

The journey from Charpennes to Vieux Lyon takes approximately 16 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 4.55 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Charpennes to Vieux Lyon?

The token fare from Charpennes 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 Charpennes for Vieux Lyon?

At Charpennes, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Perrache. Look for the electronic board showing "Perrache".

What is the last train from Charpennes to Vieux Lyon?

The last train from Charpennes towards Perrache departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Vieux Lyon back towards Charpennes departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Charpennes to Vieux Lyon?

There are 6 stops between Charpennes and Vieux Lyon on the Line A. The stations are: Charpennes, Masséna, Foch, Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel, Cordeliers, Bellecour.

Charpennes To Vieux Lyon

ShortestShortest Route

Charpennes

aqua interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line ATowards Perrache

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

Masséna

+1.81 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

Foch

+3.6 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

orange interchange

+5.41 min

1.81 min · 0.72 km

Cordeliers

+7.2 min

1.79 min · 0.71 km

Bellecour

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.58 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

16 min

Total time

stops

4.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Charpennes	05:00	00:30	Towards Perrache
Vieux Lyon	05:00	23:00	Towards Charpennes

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

0.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~18 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€38

Auto

€84

Cab

€150

Estimates for 4.55 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

Charpennes

underground

Charpennes, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Charpennes sortie 1· Charpennes♿

Charpennes sortie 2· Charpennes♿

Charpennes sortie 3· Charpennes♿

Charpennes sortie 4· Charpennes♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

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