How long does it take from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta by metro?

The journey from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta takes approximately 16 minutes by Lyon Metro, covering 6.78 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta?

The token fare from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta 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 Gare de Vénissieux for Saxe–Gambetta?

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

What is the last train from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta?

The last train from Gare de Vénissieux towards Gare de Vaise departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Saxe–Gambetta back towards Gare de Vénissieux departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Gare de Vénissieux to Saxe–Gambetta?

There are 7 stops between Gare de Vénissieux and Saxe–Gambetta on the Line D. The stations are: Gare de Vénissieux, Mermoz–Pinel, Laënnec, Grange Blanche, Monplaisir–Lumière, Sans Souci, Garibaldi, Saxe–Gambetta.

Gare de Vénissieux To Saxe–Gambetta

ShortestShortest Route

Gare de Vénissieux

Platform 1·underground·Line DTowards Gare de Vaise

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

Mermoz–Pinel

+2.26 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Laënnec

+4.52 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Sans Souci

+11.3 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Garibaldi

+13.56 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Saxe–Gambetta

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Arrive Platform 1·underground6.78 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

16 min

Total time

stops

6.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gare de Vénissieux	05:00	00:30	Towards Gare de Vaise
Saxe–Gambetta	05:00	00:30	Towards Gare de Vénissieux

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

0.92 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.42 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~27 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€50

Auto

€112

Cab

€200

Estimates for 6.78 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PerracheVaulx-en-Velin–La Soie

Line D

Hôtel de Ville–Louis PradelCuire

Line D

Gare de VaiseGare de Vénissieux

Line D

CharpennesGare d'Oullins

Line D

Departure station

Gare de Vénissieux

underground

Gare de Vénissieux, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Gare de Vénissieux sortie 1· Gare de Vénissieux♿

Gare de Vénissieux sortie 2· Gare de Vénissieux♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Saxe–Gambetta

underground

Saxe–Gambetta, Lyon, France

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Saxe–Gambetta sortie 1· Saxe–Gambetta area♿

Saxe–Gambetta sortie 2· Saxe–Gambetta area♿

Saxe–Gambetta sortie 3· Saxe–Gambetta area♿

Saxe–Gambetta sortie 4· Saxe–Gambetta area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access