Cruise port Lyon
Info for port Lyon on 4 Nov 2026
Port information & tips for Lyon
Lyon is the glamorous gastronomic capital of France and impresses with its first-class location at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. The UNESCO World Heritage city delights visitors with its elegant flair, magnificent Renaissance buildings, and a vibrant cultural scene. Highlights in the immediate vicinity include the majestic Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the historic Vieux Lyon district with its hidden traboules, and the expansive Place Bellecour. River cruise ships usually dock centrally at Quai Claude Bernard or the modern Quai Rambaud. From these moorings, guests can easily reach the pulsating heart of the city on foot or by tram thanks to excellent connections, while enjoying an unforgettable stay in this history-steeped metropolis.
Lyon is a first-class starting point for river cruises on the Rhône and Saône, with ships usually docking at the central berths of Quai Claude Bernard or Quai Rambaud in the modern Confluence district. Thanks to its excellent location in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the port is well connected to the DACH region by both rail and the well-developed road network.
Rail
Lyon-Part-Dieu main station is a major hub in the European high-speed network and offers regular TGV connections from Frankfurt, Basel, and Geneva. From there, as well as from the nearby Lyon-Perrache station, you can easily reach the riverbank moorings in ten to fifteen minutes by taxi or the T1 tram line.
Car
Lyon is easily accessible and well-signposted via the A6 motorways from the direction of Paris, the A42 from Switzerland, and the A7 from the south. For cruise guests, supervised long-term parking such as the Parc Berthelot car park is available near the terminals; additionally, many cruise lines offer convenient parking packages including luggage service through partner agencies.
Airplane
Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS) is served by direct flights from major cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich and is located around 25 kilometers from the city center. With the Rhônexpress express tram, you can reach Part-Dieu station in just 30 minutes, while taxis and private transfers take you directly to the ship check-in in about 40 minutes.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the port accordingly and bear in mind that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The following also applies during the trip: for shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the latest announcements and the notices on board, as mooring and departure times may change at short notice.
In port on 04 Nov 2026
