Travel Information
The easiest way to get around Lyon is by using the TCL public transport network, which includes metro, tram, bus and funicular services. TCL also provides an official journey planner, ticket information (also possible to use a contactless bank card) , an interactive map and mobile app support, which can be helpful during your stay.
Getting there
Travel to CEPAS Sustainably
The following information has been kindly provided by the ESPR Planetary Health Special Interest Group.
The CEPAS Congress is fast approaching. It’s time to start thinking about how you’ll get there! Lyon is a city with excellent connections to the European rail network. Taking the train is a great sustainable alternative to flying, since travelling by plane contributes significantly to the carbon footprint of a medical conference by about 30-70%. (1)
Did you know that CO2 emissions differ quite a bit between a flight and a train ride? Here are a few examples:
| Frankfurt - Lyon |
| ~ 5kg CO2 by train vs. ~ 131kg CO2 by plane |
| London - Lyon |
| ~ 6kg CO2 by train vs. ~ 147 kg CO2 by plane |
| Amsterdam - Lyon |
| ~ 5kg CO2 by train vs. ~ 141kg CO2 by plane |
Check our interactive route map to see if there’s a train connection for you and your colleagues. Choose a sustainable way to travel today.
1. Bousema, T. et al. Reducing the carbon footprint of academic conferences: the example of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg.103, 1758–1761 (2020).