How to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

From Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro

To get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 31 bus from La Feuillée station to Valmy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D metro and finally take the C12 bus from Saxe - Gambetta station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The bus and metro schedule from Gare Saint-Paul may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

59min

Leaves from La Feuillée

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
La Feuillée
150 m • 2 min
2

Wait for bus
31
Cité Edouard Herriot
3
Ride to bus station
Valmy
6 min
4
Walk to metro station
Valmy
70 m • 1 min
5

Wait for metro
D
Gare De Vénissieux
6
Ride to metro station
Saxe - Gambetta
10 min
7
Walk to bus station
Saxe - Gambetta
30 m • 1 min
8

Wait for bus
C12
Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
9
Ride to bus station
St Fons Mairie
24 min
10
Walk to
Saint Fons
200 m • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro via D and C12

To get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, take the D metro from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station to Saxe - Gambetta station. Next, take the C12 bus from Saxe - Gambetta station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus and metro schedule from Gare Saint-Paul may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

53min

Leaves from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)

Step by Step

1
Walk to metro station
Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
790 m • 11 min
2

Wait for metro
D
Gare De Vénissieux
3
Ride to metro station
Saxe - Gambetta
5 min
4
Walk to bus station
Saxe - Gambetta
30 m • 1 min
5

Wait for bus
C12
Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
6
Ride to bus station
St Fons Mairie
24 min
7
Walk to
Saint Fons
200 m • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons

The distance between Gare Saint-Paul, Saint-Fons and Saint Fons, Saint-Fons is approximately 13.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saint-Fons – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons

To check the bus and metro schedule from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gare Saint-Paul) and destination (Saint Fons), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Alternative route from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro via D and C12

53min

Leaves from Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)

Step by Step

1
Walk to metro station
Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean)
790 m • 11 min
2

Wait for metro
D
Gare De Vénissieux
3
Ride to metro station
Saxe - Gambetta
5 min
4
Walk to bus station
Saxe - Gambetta
30 m • 1 min
5

Wait for bus
C12
Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
6
Ride to bus station
St Fons Mairie
24 min
7
Walk to
Saint Fons
200 m • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?
The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 31, Metro line D, Bus line C12.
What is the alternative route to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?
The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Metro line D, Bus line C12.
Is there a direct bus between Gare Saint-Paul and Saint Fons?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.
Which bus line goes from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?
The 31 bus line goes from La Feuillée station near Gare Saint-Paul in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Cité Edouard Herriot station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Cité Edouard Herriot station near Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.
How long does it take to travel from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Gare Saint-Paul in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement and Saint Fons in Saint-Fons by bus and metro is about 59 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Gare Saint-Paul to get to Saint Fons?
Get on the 31 bus from the La Feuillée stop near Gare Saint-Paul in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gare Saint-Paul and Saint Fons?
Get off the bus at the Cité Edouard Herriot stop, which is closest to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.
When is the first metro from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?
The first metro from Gare Saint-Paul in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons is Gare de Vaise - Gare de Vénissieux. It leaves the Vieux-Lyon (Cathédrale Saint-Jean) station at 2:13 AM.
When is the last bus from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?
The last bus from Gare Saint-Paul in Lyon, 5e Arrondissement to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons is the Bellecour - Hôpital Feyzin Vénissieux line. It leaves the Bellecour A. Poncet stop at 9:10 AM.

Last updated on May 9, 2026

How to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

From Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro

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Alternative route from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro via D and C12

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Public transit directions from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons

Bus And Metro schedule from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons

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Alternative route from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro via D and C12

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?

What is the alternative route to get from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?

Is there a direct bus between Gare Saint-Paul and Saint Fons?

Which bus line goes from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?

How long does it take to travel from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

Where do I get on the bus near Gare Saint-Paul to get to Saint Fons?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gare Saint-Paul and Saint Fons?

When is the first metro from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?

When is the last bus from Gare Saint-Paul to Saint Fons?

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