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EBU Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

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Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (EBU) serves Lyon, about 50 km southwest of Lyon. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAEBU
ICAOLFMH
ServesLyon
From centre49 km
Non-stop4
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation404 m

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The airport in numbers

Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport — facts & history

We pulled Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3,305 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 193,865 in 1998.

Opened
1962
64 years ago
Passengers / year
3,305
as of 2022
Peak traffic
193,865
in 1998
Elevation
404 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport to Lyon

The airport is about 50 km southwest of Lyon, about 68 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €82–€130.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~68 min€82–€130
Private transfer~68 minfixed upfront
Car rental~68 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€82–€130 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in St-Etienne ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Air France · Pegasus Airlines · Corse-Mediterranee

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in St-Etienne shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport to the centre of Lyon?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 50 km southwest of Lyon, about 68 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport to Lyon?
Roughly €82–€130 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport to Lyon?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Bastia, Istanbul, Porto, Fes. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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