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How to get from Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro?

From Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro

To get from Fourvière to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement, take the F2 funicular from Fourvière station to Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station. Next, take the D metro from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station to Saxe - Gambetta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min.

23min
Funicular - F2
Metro - D
Metro - D
Walk to Lyon
Leaves from Fourvière

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Fourvière
  • 2
    Funicular - F2
    Wait for funicular
    F2
    Vieux Lyon
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Gare De Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Saxe - Gambetta
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lyon
    Walk to
    Lyon
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro via F1 and D

To get from Fourvière to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement, take the F1 funicular from Minimes (Théâtres Romains) station to Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station. Next, take the D metro from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station to Saxe - Gambetta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Walk to funicular station
Funicular - F1
Metro - D
Metro - D
Walk to Lyon
Leaves from Minimes (Théâtres Romains)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Minimes (Théâtres Romains)
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Funicular - F1
    Wait for funicular
    F1
    Vieux Lyon
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Gare De Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Saxe - Gambetta
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lyon
    Walk to
    Lyon
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fourvière to Lyon

The distance between Fourvière, Lyon, 7e Arrondissement and Lyon, Lyon, 7e Arrondissement is approximately 3.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fourvière

Fourvière is located at Fourvière, Lyon, 7e Arrondissement and the nearest public transit station is Fourvière.

Metro stations close to Fourvière:

  • Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)

Train stations close to Fourvière:

  • Lyon Saint-Paul

Bus stations close to Fourvière:

  • Fourvière
  • Minimes Théatres Romains
  • Jaricot

Funicular stations close to Fourvière:

  • Minimes (Théâtres Romains)
  • Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)

Public transit stations close to Lyon, Lyon, 7e Arrondissement

Lyon is located at Lyon, Lyon, 7e Arrondissement and the nearest public transit station is Lamothe - Madeleine.

Metro stations close to Lyon:

  • Jean Macé
  • Saxe - Gambetta

Train stations close to Lyon:

  • Gare De Lyon-Jean-Macé

Bus stations close to Lyon:

  • Lamothe - Madeleine
  • Jean Macé - Chevreul
  • Jean Macé

Alternative route from Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro via F1 and D

To get from Fourvière to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement, take the F1 funicular from Minimes (Théâtres Romains) station to Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station. Next, take the D metro from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station to Saxe - Gambetta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Walk to funicular station
Funicular - F1
Metro - D
Metro - D
Walk to Lyon
Leaves from Minimes (Théâtres Romains)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Minimes (Théâtres Romains)
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Funicular - F1
    Wait for funicular
    F1
    Vieux Lyon
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Gare De Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Saxe - Gambetta
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lyon
    Walk to
    Lyon
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fourvière to Lyon?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line F2, Bus line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fourvière to Lyon?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line F1, Bus line D.

  • Is there a direct funicular between Fourvière and Lyon?

    No, you’ll have to take one funicular line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which funicular line goes from Fourvière to Lyon?

    The F2 funicular line goes from Vieux Lyon station near Fourvière in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station near Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fourvière to Lyon by funicular and metro?

    The total travel time between Fourvière in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement and Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement by funicular and metro is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the funicular near Fourvière to get to Lyon?

    Get on the F2 funicular from the Vieux Lyon station near Fourvière in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement.

  • Where do I get off the funicular when travelling between Fourvière and Lyon?

    Get off the funicular at the Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station, which is closest to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement.

  • When is the first bus from Fourvière to Lyon?

    The first bus from Fourvière in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement is Jean Macé - Les Sources. It leaves the St-Vincent stop at 10:28 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Fourvière to Lyon?

    The first metro from Fourvière in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Lyon in Lyon, 7e Arrondissement is Gare de Vaise - Gare de Vénissieux. It leaves the Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station at 2:19 AM.

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