How long does it take from Perrache to Place Guichard by metro?

The journey from Perrache to Place Guichard takes approximately 20 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 4.14 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Perrache to Place Guichard?

The token fare from Perrache 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 Perrache for Place Guichard?

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

What is the last train from Perrache to Place Guichard?

The last train from Perrache towards Perrache departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Place Guichard back towards Perrache departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Perrache to Place Guichard?

There are 5 stops between Perrache and Place Guichard on the Line A. The stations are: Perrache, Ampère–Victor Hugo, Bellecour.

Perrache To Place Guichard

ShortestShortest Route

Perrache

Platform 1·underground·Line ATowards Perrache

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

Ampère–Victor Hugo

+1.81 min

1.81 min · 0.72 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
Perrache	05:00	00:30	Towards Perrache
Place Guichard	05:00	23:00	Towards Perrache

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

Perrache

underground

Perrache, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Perrache sortie 1· Gare de Perrache♿

Perrache sortie 2· Gare de Perrache♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

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