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Bron Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

340 Km

Transportation to Airport from Milan City Center

Orio al Serio Intl. - Milan Bergamo Airport

Milan’s Orio Al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan-Bergamo Airport, is considered the city’s 3rd largest airport. Milan-Bergamo Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car and personal car, thanks to the airport’s parking lots.

Taxi

One of the fastest and most convenient methods of transportation you can use to get to Milan-Bergamo Airport from the city center is a taxi. Using licensed Radiotaxi taxis you can get to the airport in a comfortable way, without having to worry about traffic.

Bus

Another transportation alternative you can use to get to Milan-Bergamo Airport from the city center is by bus. You can board buses to the airport in the city center and travel to the airport for an affordable fare and in a short amount of time. Bus companies that you can choose from include ATB, Autostradale, Orioshuttle, Terravision, Sadem and Iseo Express.

Rental Car

You can also rent a car in the city center and use that to get to the airport. Rental car companies that have offices in the city that you can choose from include Auto Europa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Sixt and Maggiore. You can drop your vehicle off at the rental car return areas at the airport. If you prefer to rent a chauffeured vehicle check out Tour Car Service, they provide chauffeured vehicle services.   


Linate Airport

Milan’s second largest airport, Linate Airport is located in very close proximity to the city center. Just 7 km away, the airport is accessible by taxi, bus, shuttles, rental car, and personal car. The airport contains parking areas for those who choose to drive their personal car.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Linate Airport is by taxi. Taxis are also one of the fastest options since the airport is such a short distance away from the city center. Taxi companies that are reliable and easy to use include Radiotaxi, Arrow Radio Taxi, Blue Taxi, The Martesana Radio Taxi and Taxi Autodraiotassi.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative you can use to get to Linate Airport from the city center. There are two different routes you can take to the airport using Urban Line 73 and Urban Line X73.

Rental Car

You can rent a car in the city center and drive to the airport, where you can return your vehicle at the appropriate location. There are various rental car companies located in the city center including Auto Europa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Sixt, Thrifty, Maggiore and Dollar. If you don’t want to drive yourselves you can take advantage of Fly Car Service’s chauffeured vehicles.

Airport Information

Linate Airport is comprised of one terminal building, which features 3 passenger floors. The airport also contains services and amenities to meet your various needs such as mobile services, wireless internet, VIP rooms, lounges, meeting rooms, and more. There are many stores and shops where you can go shopping at the airport including Tire It, BM39, Boggi, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Calzedonia, Camicissima, Carpisa, Carrefour Express, Dedem, Dufry Store, Farmacia, Gallo, Giganet, Harmont & Blaine, Hour Passion, Hudson News, Hugo Boss, Intimissimi, Kiko, L’erbolario, Mandarina Duck, Moleskine, Moreschi, Nau Ottica, Parah, Pinko, Piquadro, Rossella Curcio, Silvian Heach, Sunglasses, Swatch, Tim, Tosca Blu, Toy Con Te, Unieuro, Victoria’s Secret, Wind, Wolford and Yamamay.

Venues where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Asia, Briciole Bar, Caffe Milano, Ciao, Gran Cafe, Illy Cafe, L’espressino, Mc Donald’s, Michelangelo, Moka, Motta, Panino Giusto, Pizza Chef, Puro Gusto, Spizzico, Sweet & Bagel Factory, Tentazioni Cafe and Wine & Food Restaurant.


Malpensa Airport

Milan’s largest airport Malpensa Airport is accessible from several parts of the city by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car. The airport is located 49 km from the city center.

Taxi

The most comfortable and fastest method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in the city and take about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative that you can use to get to the airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are an easy way to get to the airport. Buses depart from the city center and go to Malpensa Airport, as well as Linate Airport, Sesto, Torino, and other areas.

Train

The fastest way to get to the airport is by train. Trains depart from Milano N. Cadorna Station and go directly to the airport; the total trip takes about 30 minutes. Trains that depart from Milano Central Station also go directly to the airport; the total trip takes about 45 minutes. When purchasing tickets for the train you can buy a single use ticket or multi-journey ticket, which can contain 6 tickets within it.  

Rental Car

There are various rental car companies located in the city center. Renting a car is an easy way to get to the airport. Rental car companies located in the city that you can choose from include Auto Europa, Avis Autonolegio, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto Rent, Maggiore National, Sixt and Thrifty. You can return your rental vehicle at the airport.

Airport Information

Malpensa Airport has 2 passenger terminals that are linked by airport shuttle buses. Terminal 1 is the main passenger terminal. The airport features many products that represent Italian fashion. There are a rich variety of stores where you can go shopping for jewelry, clothing, shoes, and more. The airport also contains delicious restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink before your flight. In addition, the airport features services and amenities to address your various needs such as banks, VIP meeting rooms, mobile services, lounges, postal services, a pharmacy, and health services.

Transportation to Lyon City Center from Airport

Bron Airport

Lyon is an important city of France and it is located on the intersection routes between Paris and Marseille. Lyon hosts the headquarters of major institutions such as UNESCO World Heritage List and Interpol.

Urban transportation is provided by train, metro, bus or taxi. Transportation cards are sold for use in public transportation vehicles. You cannot travel without having these cards that are available as one-way, daily and two-day cards. Don’t forget to check your travel card at the (subway) exit, otherwise you can lose all the balance on your card.

Lyon has St. Exupery Airport and there are flights to the major cities of Europe at the airport. In general, trains are used to go to the cities like Paris and Marseille. Lyon has a developed urban transportation system. It is possible to visit everywhere by metro and bus services.

Train

Rhonexpress train is the most convenient option to reach the city center from St. Exupery Airport. The train runs from 5 am until midnight and departs every 15 minutes by the evening. In the evenings, the train departs every 30 minutes.

Taxi

You can get a taxi at the airport all day long. Please remember to have foreign currency with you in order to pay the taxi fare without having a problem.

Rent a car

At Lyon St Exupery Airport, there are many car rental companies that provide rental car services. You can rent a car from the offices of the companies including Budget, FirstGT, Europcar, Sixt and Alamo. Please remember to take your driver’s license.


Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

When your plane has landed at the Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which is about 20 kilometers of Lyon city center, there are many transportation alternatives that you can use to go to the center of the city. Tramway is one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives that are commonly preferred by the passengers wanting to travel to the city center from the airport. Other alternatives that visitors can use to get to the city center are buses, taxis, car rental, shuttle services and bicycles. At the airport you can also take advantage of the environmental-friendly electric cars to arrive at the city center.

Train

From Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport you can travel to 24 different points of France and Italy by train. Some of the places you can travel with trains include Aix en Provence, Avignon, Grenoble, Marne-la-Vallée, Marseille, Milan, Miramas, Modane, Montpellier, Paris and Valence. From the airport you can reach the train station in just 5 minutes and continue your journey by train. There is also a wireless internet connection if you need to use the internet at the train station.

Tramway

You can get to the city center from the airport within 30 minutes by using tramway which has regular services during the day. As tramway is extremely fast, there is no risk of being caught in traffic jam compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can buy your ticket from the ticket vending machines found at the stations or you can save time by purchasing your tickets online in advance.

Shuttle Buses

Another transportation vehicle that takes passengers to the city center and other regions from the airport in an economical way is shuttle bus. By getting on a shuttle bus you can go to Bordeaux, Annecy, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Voiron, Domancy and Saint-Etienne. Shuttle buses connect the airport to 22 different cities. Bus ticket prices vary according to the city you are traveling to, but they can be considered affordable in general. If you wish, you can rent a car after arriving at the city by bus.

Electric Cars

At Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, there are electric cars for those who need an environmental-friendly and fast transportation vehicle. You can drive wherever you want in Lyon city center within 20-25 minutes with electric cars provided by Bluely. There are many stations in the city center for electric cars that you can benefit from whenever you want at the airport. In this way you can easily leave your electric car, which you have rented from the airport, in the city center. If you plan to stay longer in the city, you can become a member of the system by choosing from different memberships, such as weekly or monthly, and you can travel more economically.

Ski Shuttle Services

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport also has regular shuttle services to nearby ski resorts for those who come to the city for skiing. With Altibus services you can travel to ski resorts from December to spring months. OUIBUS, another company that offers service in this area, carry its passengers to places such as Saint-Gervais, Praz-sur-Arly and Les Contamines, Chamonix and Les Houches between Mondays and Saturdays. The ski resort services, with its large and comfortable seats, have additional features designed for the handicapped. You can make reservation by getting contact with the ski center shuttle services by calling 0 825 825 536 or you can choose to make your reservation online.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private vehicle that you can use in the city, you can easily travel with your own car from the airport to the city center. After a 30-minute drive from the airport, you can be in the city center. Your travel will also last 1 hour to Macon, 2 hours to Dijon, 30 minutes to Givors, 55 minutes to Saint Etienne, 1 hour and 15 minutes to Annecy and Valence. From the airport you can reach Montélimar in 1 hour 40 minutes, Avignon in 2 hours 15 minutes, Villefranche in 40 minutes and Bourg en Bresse in 55 minutes. If you are planning to travel by private car from the airport to the nearby cities, make sure you have a map or navigation support before taking the road. In this way, you can travel easily by reducing the risk of getting lost.

Taxi

Taxis usually carry passengers with predetermined fixed fares to the certain areas of the city from the airport. With taxis waiting in front of the terminal almost at every hour of the day you can travel to Lyon city center by paying 50-55 Euro in the daytime and 60-65 Euro in the late hours. You can travel to Givors for 60-100 Euro, Annecy for 170-280 Euro, Macon for 115-180 Euro and Valence for 160-260 Euro. The night tariff is applied between 07:00 pm and 07:00 am. You can easily find a taxi at the exit of Terminal 1 and 2. You can pay by cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Thanks to the specially designed bicycle trails, you can arrive at different centers from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport without any difficulty. You can have an extremely pleasant journey thanks to the bicycle trails surrounded by green areas where you can have a picnic. Near the airport terminal, there are areas where you can park and lock your bicycle.

Car Rental

You may also prefer getting to Lyon city center or other districts by renting a car if you want a more comfortable travel. The offices of companies that provide car rental services at the airport are usually open from 07:00 am until midnight. From the terminal you can come to the area where car rental companies are located with free shuttle services. At the airport there are a large number of car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, National, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt. If you want to make a reservation in advance, you can get in contact with one of the car rental companies by phone or via internet.

Private Services

If you are not travelling alone, you can benefit from the private services available at the airport. One of the most important advantages of private services is that you can get off anywhere you want in the city center. You can get on your vehicle without waiting at the airport by booking in advance in order to benefit from the private services. If you want to get on the private service vehicles that depart from the airport parking area, be sure to make a reservation before you arrive at the airport.

Weather in Lyon

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 3ºC - Max 6ºC
TuesdayMin 3ºC - Max 6ºC
WednesdayMin 1ºC - Max 8ºC
ThursdayMin -2ºC - Max 3ºC
FridayMin -2ºC - Max 2ºC

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