Funiculaire de Lyon
Cable Car in Lyon
The Funiculaire de Lyon is a charming and practical way to travel up Lyon’s steep Fourvière Hill, connecting the lower city near Vieux Lyon to some of its most iconic landmarks at the top. It’s one of the oldest active funicular systems in the world, originally opened in 1862, and today it’s integrated into the city’s public transport network (TCL), making it easy and affordable to use with a regular metro ticket.
There are currently two funicular lines in operation:
- Funiculaire F1: Vieux Lyon ↔ Fourvière (goes directly to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Parc des Hauteurs)
- Funiculaire F2: Vieux Lyon ↔ Saint-Just (stops near the Roman theatres and Gallo-Roman Museum)
The short ride is both scenic and efficient, taking you from the base of the hill to the top in just a few minutes, all while offering glimpses of the city’s rooftops and river. It’s a fun and nostalgic experience, especially if you’re visiting with kids or want to avoid a steep uphill climb.
The Funiculaire de Lyon appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Lyon!
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Visiting Funiculaire de Lyon
Daily, from around 5:00 AM to midnight (same as Lyon’s metro system)
Trains run every 5–10 minutes
Standard TCL public transport ticket: €2.10 (valid for 1 hour on all modes of transport, including metro, tram, and bus)
Nearby Attractions
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean (0.1) km
Cathedral in Lyon - Maison du Chamarier (0.2) km
Historic Building in Lyon - Place de la Basoche (0.2) km
Square in Lyon - Miniature and Cinema Museum, Lyon (0.2) km
Museum in Lyon - Longue Traboule (0.2) km
Historic Building in Lyon - Cour d'Appel de Lyon (0.3) km
Historic Building in Lyon - Saône River (0.3) km
River in Lyon - La Tour Rose (The Pink Tower) (0.3) km
Historic Building and Tower in Lyon - Parc des Hauteurs (0.3) km
Park in Lyon - Vieux Lyon (0.4) km
Area in Lyon
