Paris → Lyon
Travel from Paris to Lyon in the comfort of first class on wheels. Flat rate, fuel included, English-speaking chauffeurs.
Your Paris — Lyon journey
The Paris — Lyon journey by road is a premium alternative to the TGV, ideal for those who want to work, rest or simply travel in complete confidentiality. Your Precellence chauffeur picks you up at the address of your choice in Paris and drops you directly at your Lyon destination — hotel, office, home.
The route follows the A6, the Autoroute du Soleil, through Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. Allow around 4 hours 30 depending on traffic conditions.
- High-speed WiFi on board — work as if at the office
- USB sockets and chargers available
- Complimentary mineral water and refreshments
- Guaranteed silence — your chauffeur adapts to your preferences
- Break on request — selected motorway rest areas
Departure at the time of your choice, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. No fixed schedule, no station queues, no luggage limit.
Our rates Paris → Lyon
| Class | Vehicle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Mercedes E-Class | €1,250 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class | On quote |
| Van | Mercedes V-Class | On quote |
Guaranteed flat rate, fuel included. Motorway tolls billed in addition, at cost. No night, weekend or public holiday surcharge.
Why choose the road rather than the TGV
- Door to door — from your Paris address to your Lyon destination, no connection or extra taxi
- Unlimited luggage — suitcases, professional equipment, personal effects: everything travels with you at no extra cost
- Flexible timing — departure at the hour that suits you, not the one imposed by a train timetable
- Total confidentiality — NDA signed by every chauffeur, soundproofed cabin, private conversations guaranteed
- No station — no queues, no security checks, no platform delays
- Maximum productivity — WiFi, USB sockets, comfortable workspace for 4h30
- Ideal for groups — in a V-Class, travel up to 6 passengers for the price of a single vehicle
Frequently asked questions — Paris Lyon
Paris → Lyon: 470 km of Autoroute du Soleil, same chauffeur
Lyon, world gastronomy capital, France's second tertiary hub after Paris, a major pharmaceutical centre (Sanofi, BioMérieux, Boiron). The TGV inOui makes the trip in 1h57 but does not answer every need.
The Paris-Lyon corridor is one of the densest in France. But the TGV imposes its constraints: fixed schedule, limited luggage, taxi transfers on arrival at Part-Dieu or Perrache to the hotels of Vieux Lyon or the Presqu'île. For travellers with family, gastronomy equipment (vineyard tours), pets or a need for total discretion, the Mercedes S-Class with chauffeur remains the benchmark.
Route
- Paris → Beaune (310 km, 3h) via A6, Autoroute du Soleil. Lunch or coffee break highly recommended in Beaune (capital of Burgundy wine)
- Beaune → Lyon (160 km, 1h30) via A6 then Lyon centre exit. Views over the Côtes du Rhône from Vienne onwards
- Total door to door: 4h30 to 5h depending on traffic and departure/arrival district
- Direct drop-off: Vieux Lyon (Cour des Loges, Villa Florentine), Presqu'île (InterContinental Hôtel-Dieu, Sofitel Bellecour), 6th (Tête d'Or, Boscolo)
Three typical cases
Paris departure 9 a.m. Lunch break at Le Carmin in Beaune (1 Michelin star). Hospices visit in the afternoon. Continuation to Lyon, dinner at Bocuse (L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges). Mercedes S-Class, dedicated chauffeur for 3 days for Burgundy vineyard tours (Romanée-Conti, Pommard) then Lyon gastronomic tour.
Paris George V departure 6 a.m. in a Mercedes S-Class First Class. On-board work 4h30 (4G WiFi). Arrival Eurexpo 11 a.m. for pharmaceutical congress. Return same evening with same chauffeur. 24-hour preferential round-trip rate.
JFK-CDG flight, CDG → Lyon transfer in a 7-seat Mercedes V-Class (American chefs + interpreter). English-speaking chauffeur familiar with the gastronomy world. Beaune stop for Burgundy discovery. 5-day Lyon stay with hourly hire for Halles Bocuse, Paul Bocuse Institute and Michelin-starred restaurant tours.
Rhône Valley extensions
From Lyon: Beaune (160 km, 1h30, Burgundy wines), Vienne (30 km, 30 min, Côte-Rôtie), Tain l'Hermitage (90 km, 1h, vineyards), Avignon (230 km, 2h15, Palais des Papes), Annecy (150 km, 1h45, lake and old town). See also Paris-Geneva via Beaune, or Paris-Monaco which follows the same A6 down to Lyon.
For our international clientele
Precellence serves an international clientele — United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Middle East — booking from JFK, LAX, Heathrow, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore or Dubai. Our service is calibrated accordingly.
All our chauffeurs speak fluent French and English. On request: Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian. Specify when booking.
Real-time tracking of arrivals from JFK, EWR, LGA, LAX, HKG, NRT, HND, SIN, DXB. Chauffeur automatically adjusts arrival to actual landing time.
All Amex cards accepted (Centurion, Platinum, Business). Receipts available in French or English. USD / GBP / EUR billing or SWIFT transfer for international corporate accounts.
Support in French and English via WhatsApp +33 6 95 87 81 86 and WeChat. A human responds, day and night.
Coordination with Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental. Hotel pickup or direct room delivery on request.
All our chauffeurs are bound by non-disclosure agreement. Discreet plates, no visible vehicle branding. Total discretion on passenger identity.
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