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The beautiful station is located in the east of the French capital, not far from such famous Paris' sights as the Place de la Bastille, Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont, and Viaduc des Arts.
Glorious Paris boasts a vast public transportation network, making it really easy to get around the scenic city. You can travel to the station by taking a bus (lines 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77 or 91), an RER train (lines A and D), or you can travel by underground. The Gare de Lyon metro station is right beneath the railway station complex, served by lines 1 and 14 of the Paris Metro.
Don't let the classic and a bit old-fashioned facade of Gare de Lyon fool you, inside you can find everything you would expect from a top-notch train station. The complex is fitted with comfortable waiting rooms, restrooms, ticket and Lost & Found offices, a Tourist Information point, ATMs, and a currency exchange point. There are several bars and restaurants available on the premises. The station is very well-organized and plenty of Gare de Lyon maps are scattered throughout the station to make navigation as easy as possible. Interestingly, there is a piano at the station that anybody willing can play for free.
For a small fee, travelers are welcome to take advantage of the Gare de Lyon left luggage lockers, available in Hall 3.
Yes, it does. The first-class Grand Voyageur lounge is located in Hall 3, offering to take advantage of a free coffee machine, Wi-Fi, phone chargers, and restrooms.
Yes, there are several Gare de Lyon car rental offices available inside, including Avis, Europcar, and Hertz.
Yes, travelers are welcome to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi at Gare de Lyon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train connection between these major transport hubs. Travelers who wish to travel from Gare de Lyon to CDG without a transport change can take the Le Bus Direct, leaving every 15-30 minutes from a bus stop near the Gare de Lyon rail station.
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