Hello does anyone know if they sell metro tickets by carnets like in Paris in Lyon? Are there various zones? Thanks
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London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Yes, they do, but the day pass is better value than it is in Paris, it's cheaper than carnet tickets if you make four or more journeys per day. The whole TCL city network is flat-fare and goes fairly far out from the city - note however that the light rail service to the airport has a premium fare and is not covered by TCL tickets.
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OP
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Thanks Phillip..could use a bit more help.. will be arriving via TGV from Paris..sorry .. not 100 percent sure but think its the "Part Dieu" is the arrival station. Staying in the 6th (Okko Hotel).. assuming there is some easy public transport to that area ?
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2261 posts
Pat, you may want to consider the Lyon City Card, which covers all public transport, most museums, and includes a guided walk (some of those are with French speaking guides) and a choice of river cruises. A three day card is 42 euro (online deal now for 37.80), there's also a 1 or 2 day card. You can pick it up at the large and well run TI on Place Bellecour. The Resistance Museum, and the Museum of Miniatures were outstanding, we really enjoyed Lyon a lot.
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OP
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Ben.. thank you .. what a comprehensive post! Will have to print it out!
Dave.. thank you too.. but we will only be in town for two nights.. one day.. to see my dad compete.. so our sightseeing will be pretty limited.. that does sound like a good deal if we had a few more days though!
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OP
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Ben.. thank you .. what a comprehensive post! Will have to print it out!
Dave.. thank you too.. but we will only be in town for two nights.. one day.. to see my dad compete.. so our sightseeing will be pretty limited.. that does sound like a good deal if we had a few more days though!
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OP
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Ben.. thank you .. what a comprehensive post! Will have to print it out!
Dave.. thank you too.. but we will only be in town for two nights.. one day.. to see my dad compete.. so our sightseeing will be pretty limited.. that does sound like a good deal if we had a few more days though!
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OP
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Ben..how much ( aprox) do you think a taxi from the train station to hotel would run us.. 25,, 30 euros? You answer for using public transport is awesome.. but , may wimp out and just jump a taxi..