Lyon is home to Olympique Lyonnais (OL), one of France's top-flight football clubs and a regular participant in European competition. OL play at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, approximately 12 kilometres east of central Lyon, with a capacity of 59,000. The stadium opened in 2016 and is one of the most modern in France, with good coach access from the Lyon ring road. The LDLC Arena, adjacent to the Groupama Stadium in the same Decines complex, holds 12,000 and hosts ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne basketball matches (EuroLeague), ice hockey events, and other indoor sports.
For groups attending OL matches or travelling to the Groupama Stadium from central Lyon hotels, a hired coach is the most practical option. Public transport to Decines-Charpieu (tram line T7) can be very crowded on European match nights; a coach drops the group directly at the stadium approach.
Groupama Stadium Coach Access
The Groupama Stadium is in Decines-Charpieu, accessible by coach via the A43 motorway east from Lyon and the Boulevard de l'Europe or the Rue du Stade approach to the stadium. There is a dedicated coach drop-off and parking area within the stadium complex. On major European match nights (Champions League, Europa League), the approach roads can be congested from about 90 minutes before kick-off; we recommend departing central Lyon hotels at least 60 minutes before the match start. Post-match departure from Decines is typically straightforward, with the main congestion clearing within 20 to 30 minutes.
LDLC Arena and Decines Sporting Complex
The LDLC Arena is adjacent to the Groupama Stadium in the Decines complex, sharing the same coach access roads. It hosts ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne basketball home games (typically October to June), ice hockey events, and occasional indoor concerts. Coach access and parking are the same as for the football stadium. For groups attending both a football and a basketball event on different days in the same trip, the Decines complex is easily the most efficient venue cluster in the Lyon area.
Away Day and Tournament Transport from Lyon
From Lyon, the nearest major rival grounds are Saint-Etienne (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, about 55 kilometres south-west, around 50 minutes by coach via the A47), Clermont-Ferrand (Stade Gabriel-Montpied, about 165 kilometres north, around 90 minutes via the A72), and Marseille (Velodrome, about 310 kilometres south via the A7, around two and a half to three hours). Lyon-Saint Etienne is a major local derby; away day coaches for this fixture are popular with both sets of supporters.
What Sports Coach Hire Costs in Lyon
As a guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) for a Lyon sports transfer costs around 220 to 420 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 370 to 680 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 560 to 1,030 EUR per day. Groupama Stadium and LDLC Arena runs are at the lower range given their proximity to central Lyon via the A43. Away day trips to Saint-Etienne or further destinations are at the higher end. The final figure depends on distance, hours, and any waiting requirements at the venue. We confirm a fixed price before you book -- send your details for a free quote.
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Quick Facts
- Country: France
- Airport: LYS (Lyon Saint-Exupery)
- Currency: EUR (Euro)
- Key venues: Groupama Stadium (OL, Decines), LDLC Arena (ASVEL basketball)
- Football season: August to May; basketball season: October to June
- Group size: typically 10 to 55
- Typical kick-off times: 3pm, 5pm, or 8:45pm (European nights)
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