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

The journey from Gratte-Ciel to Guillotière takes approximately 24 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 5.48 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gratte-Ciel to Guillotière?

The token fare from Gratte-Ciel to Guillotière 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 Guillotière?

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 Guillotière?

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

How many stops from Gratte-Ciel to Guillotière?

There are 7 stops between Gratte-Ciel and Guillotière on the Line A. The stations are: Gratte-Ciel, République–Villeurbanne, Charpennes.

Gratte-Ciel To Guillotière

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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.43 km

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

interchange Charpennes — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line B ·Platform 3 Towards Charpennes

+5 min

Charpennes

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line BTowards Charpennes

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

Brotteaux

+1.9 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Part-Dieu

+3.8 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Place Guichard

+5.7 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Saxe–Gambetta

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.08 km

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

interchange Saxe–Gambetta — 5 min

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

+5 min

Saxe–Gambetta

aqua interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line DTowards Gare de Vaise

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

Guillotière

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

24 min

Total time

stops

5.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

0.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€42

Auto

€96

Cab

€170

Estimates for 5.48 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

Guillotière

underground

Guillotière, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines