Rugby World Cup 2023 - How to get to OL Stadium ?


Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023 in 9 French cities.
Lyon will host 5 pool matches at OL Stadium in Décines :
Sunday, September 24 at 9 pm : Pays de Galles - Australie
Wednesday, September 27 at 5:45 pm : Uruguay - Namibie
Friday, September 29 at 9 pm : Nouvelle-Zélande - Italie - See More
Thursday, October 5 at 9 pm : Nouvelle-Zélande - Uruguay - See More
Friday, October 6 at 9 pm : France - Italie - See More
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
You must have a ticket, sold 5€ (return) per person, in order to access the different direct tramway/bus shuttles to the OL Stadium : Your access tickets here
This ticket gives you access to direct shuttles by public transport:
from Part-Dieu and Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
from Meyzieu les Panettes and Eurexpo car parks
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Consultez le plan d'accès à l'OL Stadium (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Leave early to take advantage of entertaining activities at the stadium. We recommend leaving Bellecour no later than tree hours before kickoff.
H-3h - Opening of venue animations
H-2h - Gates opening
Come light, luggage and large backpacks are prohibited at the Stadium!
From Lyon Saint Éxupéry Airport
Access OL Stadium 45 minutes
Rhônexpress tram links
Direction Gare Part-Dieu Villette
Stop to Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
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Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
2:45pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for the games at 5:45pm
6:00pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for the games at 9:00pm
You must have a ticket, sold 5€ (return) per person, in order to access the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium : Your access tickets here
If you want to access OL Stadium before the start of the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium, we advise you to use the TCL network (tariffs in force) :
- Direction Meyzieu les Panettes
- Stop to “Décines Grand Large” then walk 800m to OL Stadium
- Direction OL Vallée
- Stop to OL Vallée
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
From gare station
You must have a ticket, sold 5€ (return) per person, in order to access the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium : Your access tickets here
- 2:45pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for the games at 5:45pm
- 6:00pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for the games at 9:00pm
PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE STADIUM
Leave early to take advantage of entertaining activities at the stadium.
Rail Station Part-Dieu - Access OL Stadium 20 minutes
Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud (located on Boulevard de la Villette, south of Part-Dieu railway station)
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
Rail station Perrache - Access OL Stadium 55 minutes
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Direction Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Stop to Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
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Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
Rail Station Lyon Saint Exupéry - Access OL Stadium 50 minutes
When you arrive in Lyon, you will find all the information you need at the welcome area airport.
The experts at the airport tourist information office will be able to help you with your stay and you can find information and buy tickets at the public transport ticketing desk.
Rhônexpress tram links
Direction Gare Part-Dieu Villette
Stop to Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
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Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
If you want to access OL Stadium before the start of the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium, we advise you to use the TCL network (tariffs in force) :
- Direction Meyzieu les Panettes
- Stop to “Décines Grand Large” then walk 800m to OL Stadium
- Direction OL Vallée
- Stop to OL Vallée
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
From city center : Place Bellecour
You must have a ticket, sold 5€ (return) per person, in order to access the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium : Your access tickets here
- 2:45pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for kickoff at 5:45pm
- 6:00pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for kickoff at 9:00pm
PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE STADIUM
Leave early to take advantage of entertaining activities at the stadium. We recommend leaving Bellecour no later than two hours before kickoff.
Bellecour - Access OL Stadium 50 minutes
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Direction Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Stop to Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
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Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
If you want to access OL Stadium before the start of the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium, we advise you to use the TCL network (tariffs in force) :
- Direction Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
- Stop to Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
- Direction Meyzieu les Panettes
- Stop to “Décines Grand Large” then walk 800m to OL Stadium
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By Public Transport
You must have a ticket, sold 5€ (return) per person, in order to access the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium : Your access tickets here
- 2:45pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for kickoff at 5:45pm
- 6:00pm : First departure of direct tramway/bus shuttles for kickoff at 9:00pm
H-3 before kickoff
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Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
Take the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
If you want to access OL Stadium before the start of the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles to the Stadium, we advise you to use the TCL network (tariffs in force) :
- Direction Meyzieu les Panettes
- Stop to “Décines Grand Large” then walk 800m to OL Stadium
- Direction OL Vallée
- Stop to OL Stadium
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By Car
Without one of the access pass, you will not be allowed to access to the Stadium by car or public transport : Your access tickets here
Meyzieu Les Panettes - Car park outside the stadium - Access OL Stadium 15 minutes
Access ?
Car Park + the dedicated Tramway/Bus shuttles : sold 5€ (return) per person
YOU MUST GET AN ACCESS TICKET : Your access tickets here
How to get to car park Meyzieu Les Panettes ?
From N346, exit 7.1, follow D302 direction to Meyzieu
From A432, exit 3, follow D302 direction to Meyzieu
How to get to car park Meyzieu Les Panettes (PDF - 34,5 Mo)
Eurexpo - Car park outside the stadium - Access OL Stadium 15 minutes
Access ?
Car Park + the dedicated Bus shuttles : sold 5€ (return) per person
YOU MUST GET AN ACCESS TICKET : Your access tickets hereHow to get to car park Eurexpo ?
From Lyon: Follow "Porte Ouest Visiteurs" - When coming in the A43, exit at Eurexpo Boulevard de l'Europe69680 Chassieu
From Paris/Genève : Follow "Porte Nord Visiteurs" - N346, exit 8 : Eurexpo Visiteurs Rue Marius Berliet - 69680 Chassieu
From Chambéry/Grenoble : Follow "Porte Sud Visiteurs" - N346, exit 10 : Eurexpo Visiteurs Boulevard des Expositions - 69680 Chassieu
Plan How to get to car park Eurexpo (PDF - 5,60 Mo)
OL Stadium : Car park
Access ?
Car park : 25€ per car
YOU MUST GET AN ACCESS TICKET : Your access tickets here
How to get to car park OL Stadium ?
From N346, exit 7
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By bike
Free bike park North-West ramp of the Stadium
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By motorbyke
Access ?
Car park : 5€ per motorbyke
YOU MUST GET AN ACCESS TICKET : Your access tickets hereHow to get to motorbike OL Stadium ?
From N346, exit 7
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By coach
Access ?
Coach park : 350€ per coach
YOU MUST GET AN ACCESS TICKET : Your access tickets hereHow to get to coach park OL Stadium ?
From N346, exit 6 or exit 7
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)
By Motorhome
Motorhome parking area : 15 rue Pré Gaudry 69007 LYON
As part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the parking area is temporarily being made available free of charge for users of motorhomes and caravans staying in the Lyon Metropole area. Accordingly, it is available only for those with tickets to 2023 Rugby World Cup games held at OL Stadium. The parking area will be made available from 11 A.M. on Saturday, 23 September 2023 to 11 A.M. on Saturday, 7 October 2023.
2023 Rugby World Cup Internal rules : Motorhome Paking Area
How to get to OL Stadium ?
Place Jean Jaurès
Direction Charpennes
Stop to Gare Part-Dieu
Take the dedicated Tramway shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud
Direction OL Stadium
Stop to OL Stadium
How to get to the OL Stadium Rugby World Cup 2023 (PDF - 3.59 Mo)
Supporter Guide (PDF - 2.95 Mo)