Groupama Stadium is located in Décines-Charpieu, about 10km east of Lyon’s city center, within the larger OL Vallée complex. It’s well-connected and easy to reach by public transport.
Address: 10 Av. Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu, France | Find on Maps
Closest landmark: OL Vallée tram stop, about 500m away.
Travel Time: 25–30 minutes from Lyon Part-Dieu
Closest stop: Décines OL Vallée
The most common route is Tram T3 from Lyon Part-Dieu toward Décines. On event days, Tram T7 operates directly to Décines OL Vallée, the closest stop, followed by a short 5–10 minute walk to the stadium entrance.
Travel Time: 30–35 minutes from Lyon Perrache
Closest stop: Décines OL Vallée
From Lyon Perrache, take Metro A toward Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, then connect to the tram network heading toward OL Vallée. From the Décines OL Vallée stop, it’s a short 5–10 minute walk to the stadium entrance.
Travel Time: 20 minutes (off-peak)
Closest parking: OL Vallée / Groupama Stadium parking zones
Groupama Stadium is located in Décines-Charpieu, about 10km east of Lyon city center, within the OL Vallée complex. From central Lyon, drive east via major routes such as A46 or A43, then follow signs toward Groupama Stadium or OL Vallée. Look for Exit 6 (Décines) or Exit 7 (Parc Olympique Lyonnais) on the N346/A46. Off-peak travel takes around 20 minutes, but traffic builds quickly before matches and concerts, so allow extra time on event days.
Travel Time: 5–10 minutes
Closest point: Décines OL Vallée tram stop
If you’re already in Décines-Charpieu, walking is straightforward. From the Décines OL Vallée tram stop, follow the clearly marked pedestrian routes toward the stadium entrances. On event days, walking is often the easiest way to avoid last-mile traffic around OL Vallée.
If you’re already in Décines-Charpieu, walking is easy. From Décines OL Vallée, it’s roughly a 5–10 minute walk along well-marked pedestrian routes toward the stadium entrances. On event days, the walk is also the simplest way to avoid last-mile traffic around OL Vallée.
It’s at 10 Av. Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu, around 10km east of Lyon city center.
Décines OL Vallée is the closest tram stop, about a 5–10 minute walk to the stadium area.
Use Tram T3 from Lyon Part-Dieu toward Décines, then continue toward OL Vallée and walk the last stretch.
A common route is Metro A to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, then connect to the tram line T3 toward OL Vallée.
On non-event days, driving can be quick. On matchdays and concert nights, public transport is usually more reliable due to traffic and parking demand.
It depends on how you’re traveling. Driving from central Lyon typically takes around 20 minutes in off-peak traffic, but journey times increase significantly before major events. Public transport times vary depending on your starting point and tram or metro connections.
Yes. Event-day services can include Tram T7 operations and dedicated Navettes OL shuttles from Lyon. Availability varies by event.
Expect heavier traffic and higher demand for parking. Arriving earlier and using public transport generally makes entry smoother on event days.
Groupama Stadium: VIP Guided Stadium Tour + Museum Entry
Groupama Stadium: Guided Stadium Tour + Museum Entry