Transports in Lyon and Annecy / Driving licence

In Lyon

TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais) runs public transports in Lyon and its metropolis (metro, tramway, bus).

1 ticket (valid for 1h): 2,10€ / purchase in a bus: 2,60€
10 tickets: 20€

Monthly pass for 18-27yo: 25€
Monthly pass +27yo: 74,10€

Where to buy tickets? Ticket machine at every metro and tramway station or in TCL agencies.
Where to buy passes? 1st purchase in a TCL agency (to get the card), reload at ticket machine at every metro/tramway station.

More information : https://www.tcl.fr/en
(Website also available in German, Spanish and Italian)

Vélo'v is a bike hire service in Lyon.
For a daily or occasional use, discover their offers and prices on: https://velov.grandlyon.com/en/home  

In Annecy

Sibra (buses lines) covers Annecy and its surroundings.

1 ticket (valid 1h): 1,50€ / purchase in a bus: 2€
10 tickets Jeunes (-18yo and student -26yo): 8,50€
10 tickets Adulte (+26yo) : 11,70€

Monthly pass Jeunes (-18yo and student -26yo): 40€
Monthly pass Adulte (+26yo): 40€

Where to buy tickets/passes?
You have to order a Oùra card to load your tickets/pass.

More information: https://www.sibra.fr/

Vélonecy a bike hire service in Annecy.
For a daily or occasional use, discover their offers and prices on: https://www.velonecy.com/fr.

By car

  • You have a European driving licence: you can drive in France
  • You don’t have a European driving licence: with a « Student » visa/residence card, you are allowed to drive with your driving licence. If the licence is not in French, official translation to French is mandatory.