Lyon is a city of two rivers and two hills, strung together by one of France’s most efficient and diverse public transport networks. Whether you’re climbing Fourvière to admire the basilica, weaving through Croix-Rousse’s silk-weaving history, or rushing to a meeting at the business hub of Part-Dieu, the metro, trams, funiculars, and buses work in perfect orchestration. Add real-time precision, and the city feels boundless.
That’s why we created a single live dashboard on Global Metro Status that brings together metro departures, tram times, funicular runs, bus schedules, and live train information from Part-Dieu and Perrache. No app-hopping, no guesswork. Just accurate, second-by-second data for the entire TCL network and beyond.
Lyon’s Metro: The Silent Backbone
Lyon is one of the few French cities with a full metro system, and it’s a beauty. Four automated or semi-automated lines (A, B, C, D) run deep beneath the city, linking major districts with a frequency that rivals Paris. Quiet rubber-tyred trains whisk you from one side of the Rhône and Saône to the other in minutes.
Metro line highlights
- Line A – Perrache to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, serving the Hôtel de Ville, Bellecour, and Charpennes.
- Line B – Charpennes to Saint-Genis-Laval via Part-Dieu and Jean Macé, with frequent rush-hour service and easy tram connections.
- Line C – The short but vital line climbing to Croix-Rousse, using a steep rack-and-pinion section. Ideal for exploring the hilltop market and silk workshops.
- Line D – The deep driverless line linking Gare de Vaise, Vieux Lyon, Bellecour, and the Guillotière area – a high-capacity backbone.
With our Lyon transit dashboard, you can:
- See real-time countdowns for the next trains at any station
- Track positions on a live network map
- Get disruption alerts the moment they’re issued
Weekend engineering works on Line B? A sudden platform closure at Saxe-Gambetta? You’ll know instantly.
Funiculars, Trams & Buses: The Visible Charm
Lyon’s public transport is not just underground. The city’s two funiculars (affectionately called ficelles) are a tourist attraction in their own right, climbing from Vieux Lyon up to Fourvière and Saint-Just with panoramic views. They’re fully integrated into the TCL system, and our live boards show exactly when the next departure glides out.
Trams (lines T1 to T7, plus the Rhônexpress airport link) crisscross the periphery and connect key hubs like Part-Dieu, Confluence, and the universities. Tram T1, for example, is a direct link from Perrache train station to the vibrant Confluence district and Part-Dieu.
Buses and electric trolleybuses fill every gap, including night services and the high-frequency C1–C26 lines that act as light metros on rubber wheels.
- See live departure boards for any funicular station, tram stop, or bus pole
- Check route maps with real-time vehicle positions
- Save your favourite stops – from the Vieux Lyon ficelle to your neighbourhood bus shelter
Train Travel from Part-Dieu & Perrache
Lyon is a European rail crossroads, with two major stations hosting TGV, regional TER, and international connections.
Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu
The busiest station in France outside Paris, Part-Dieu serves:
- TGV INOUI and OUIGO to Paris (2h), Marseille (1h40), Lille, and beyond
- Eurostar to London and Thalys connections
- Regional TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to Grenoble, Annecy, Chambéry, and Saint-Étienne
- The Rhônexpress tram to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
Gare de Lyon Perrache
A historic terminus now revitalised, offering TER trains to the south, trains to Clermont-Ferrand, and major tram/bus connections.
Our live departure and arrival boards cover both stations in real time. While you’re finishing a praline tart in a bouchon, check your platform, note any delay, and catch the metro to the station with precisely the right minutes to spare.
💡 Pro tip: Tram T1 connects Perrache and Part-Dieu directly, or you can take Metro Line A from Perrache to Charpennes and hop onto Line B to Part-Dieu. Use the live transit data to navigate train connections without stress.
How Global Metro Status Helps You Every Day
Why open three separate apps when one unified dashboard does it all? Here’s what our Lyon dashboard brings to your daily journey:
- Unified feed: Metro, funicular, tram, bus, and SNCF trains in a single view.
- Real-time precision: We pull live data directly from TCL and SNCF, so delays and cancellations appear the moment operators publish them.
- Smart route explorer: Enter your destination and get the fastest combination of metro, tram, funicular, and walking, with live arrival estimates.
- Service alerts: Line D slowdown, funicular closure for maintenance, track works on the Saint-Étienne line – all clearly flagged before you leave.
- Mobile-first, bilingual-ready: Clean, readable interface under the Lyonnais sun or inside a métro station tunnel.
Local scenarios our users love:
- The foodie timing a bus from the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse with a funicular ride up to Fourvière.
- The commuter matching the 07:52 TGV to Paris with a live metro B arrival at Part-Dieu.
- Night owls checking the last tram T1 from Confluence back to the city centre.
- Festival-goers during the Fête des Lumières using live alerts to avoid disrupted stations.
Getting Started: A 30-Second Tour
- Open the live page – go to our Lyon dashboard. Enable location for nearby departures, or use the search bar.
- Type any station or stop – “Part-Dieu”, “Vieux Lyon”, “Croix-Rousse”, “Bellecour”, any bus stop number.
- Read the real-time board – next metro, funicular, tram, or bus appearing with countdown timers.
- Tap any route – see full timetables, maps, and alert history.
- Save favourites – your morning commute, the ficelle to Fourvière, the bus to Confluence – all one tap away.
Free, no account needed for live departure data. Built to make Lyon feel even more elegant and accessible.
Explore Lyon Smarter
Lyon’s network doesn’t just move people – it tells a story. The funicular to Fourvière lifts you from Renaissance courtyards to a basilica that watches over the whole city. The metro zooms from modern Part-Dieu to the medieval stones of Vieux Lyon in four minutes flat. A tram ride to Confluence shows you where the Saône meets contemporary architecture. And when a sudden summer storm rushes over the hill, your phone tells you the next metro is 2 minutes away, and a bouchon table keeps you dry and happy.
Bookmark our live tracking board and make it your travel companion in the capital of the Gauls. With live status, routes, timetables, and train details all unified, you’ll spend less time waiting and more time discovering the secrets of the traboules, the best croissant of your life, or the perfect silk square.
Ready to ride? Check the live board now and see your next metro, funicular, or train in real time.