Private-hire car in Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Beaujolais
A sub-prefecture of the Rhône and capital of the Beaujolais, Villefranche-sur-Saône — known as "La Calade" — is about thirty kilometres north of Lyon via the A6. It is an area where local private-hire cars are rare: finding a reliable driver at the last minute for a train or flight is often a headache. We have chosen to base drivers here to guarantee short approach times.
Whether you are leaving from Villefranche itself, Gleizé, Arnas or a vineyard estate on the hillsides, your price is fixed at booking: no meter, no surprises on arrival.
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Indicative prices including VAT for daytime rides, calculated by our pricing engine (updated daily). Your exact price, fixed at booking, depends on the precise address and time — calculate it in 30 seconds.
| Route | Duration | Standard | Premium | Van (7 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villefranche-sur-Saône → Saint-Exupéry Airport | ~44 min | from €140.00 | from €175.00 | from €191.00 |
| Villefranche-sur-Saône → Part-Dieu Station | ~49 min | from €98.00 | from €123.00 | from €135.00 |
| Villefranche-sur-Saône → Central Lyon (Bellecour) | ~40 min | from €90.00 | from €113.00 | from €125.00 |
Your journeys from Villefranche: airport, station, Lyon
The most requested journey remains Villefranche → Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport: allow about 45 minutes via the A46 and then the A432, a route our drivers know both in the early morning and on late flight returns. To central Lyon or Part-Dieu station, the A6 gets you there in about forty minutes off-peak.
Villefranche-sur-Saône station is served by TER trains and some high-speed trains: if you arrive by train, enter your number when booking; we follow the actual time and adjust the pick-up if there is a delay.
The Beaujolais, vineyards and estates
We also provide discovery trips: tastings in the Beaujolais crus, return journeys from meals at an estate, guest transfers for a wedding at a château. A private chauffeur means you can enjoy yourself without counting glasses, with a round trip arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to reach Saint-Exupéry airport from Villefranche?
About 45 minutes off-peak via the A46 and A432. For an early-morning flight, we advise a departure time that allows for bag drop — simply enter your flight time.
Do you provide very early departures from the Beaujolais?
Yes, 24/7. As drivers are based in the northern area, we cover the first 6 a.m. flights without bringing a vehicle from Lyon.
Do you offer journeys to Beaujolais wine estates?
Yes. Tastings, weddings, outings with friends: we arrange the outward and return journeys in advance, with a driver who knows the hillside roads.
Is the price really fixed from Villefranche?
Yes. The amount is calculated and fixed at booking, regardless of traffic on the A6. Calculate it in 30 seconds on our estimate page.
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Fixed fares known in advance, professional drivers, available 24/7 — since 2016.