How long does it take from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers by metro?

The journey from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers takes approximately 20 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 4.2 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers?

The token fare from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers 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 Place Jean Jaurès for Cordeliers?

At Place Jean Jaurès, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Charpennes. Look for the electronic board showing "Charpennes".

What is the last train from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers?

The last train from Place Jean Jaurès towards Charpennes departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cordeliers back towards Place Jean Jaurès departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Place Jean Jaurès to Cordeliers?

There are 5 stops between Place Jean Jaurès and Cordeliers on the Line B. The stations are: Place Jean Jaurès, Jean Macé, Saxe–Gambetta.

Place Jean Jaurès To Cordeliers

ShortestShortest Route

Place Jean Jaurès

Platform 2·underground·Line BTowards Charpennes

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

Jean Macé

+1.9 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Saxe–Gambetta

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 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

+2.26 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Bellecour

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.94 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground0.72 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

4.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Place Jean Jaurès	05:00	23:00	Towards Charpennes
Cordeliers	05:00	23:00	Towards Place Jean Jaurès

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

0.57 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

€36

Auto

€80

Cab

€142

Estimates for 4.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PerracheVaulx-en-Velin–La Soie

Line B

Hôtel de Ville–Louis PradelCuire

Line B

Gare de VaiseGare de Vénissieux

Line B

CharpennesGare d'Oullins

Line B

Departure station

Place Jean Jaurès

underground

Place Jean Jaurès, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cordeliers

underground

Cordeliers, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines