How long does it take from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche by metro?

The journey from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche takes approximately 30 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 8.49 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche?

The token fare from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche 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 Croix-Rousse for Grange Blanche?

At Croix-Rousse, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel. Look for the electronic board showing "Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel".

What is the last train from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche?

The last train from Croix-Rousse towards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Grange Blanche back towards Croix-Rousse departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Croix-Rousse to Grange Blanche?

There are 10 stops between Croix-Rousse and Grange Blanche on the Line C. The stations are: Croix-Rousse, Croix-Paquet, Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel.

Croix-Rousse To Grange Blanche

ShortestShortest Route

Croix-Rousse

Platform 2·underground·Line CTowards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

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

Croix-Paquet

+1.65 min

1.65 min · 0.63 km

Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.25 km

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

interchange Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line A ·Platform 1 Towards Perrache

+5 min

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

+4.52 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Sans Souci

+9.03 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Monplaisir–Lumière

+11.29 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Grange Blanche

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.81 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

8.49 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Croix-Rousse	05:00	23:00	Towards Hôtel de Ville–Louis Pradel
Grange Blanche	05:00	23:00	Towards Croix-Rousse

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

1.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€60

Auto

€132

Cab

€236

Estimates for 8.49 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PerracheVaulx-en-Velin–La Soie

Line C

Hôtel de Ville–Louis PradelCuire

Line C

Gare de VaiseGare de Vénissieux

Line C

CharpennesGare d'Oullins

Line C

Departure station

Croix-Rousse

underground

Croix-Rousse, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Grange Blanche

underground

Grange Blanche, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines