A Groupama Stadium away trip requires more planning than choosing a train to central Lyon. The venue is in Décines-Charpieu, event-day transport is activated for specific fixtures, car parking must be reserved, and visiting-supporter conditions can vary by match. This guide uses the stadium’s own access information and avoids promising a universal away-sector procedure.
Fact-check status: Olympique Lyonnais’ official access page and stadium FAQ were checked. Match-specific police, ticket and transport arrangements must still be verified for the individual fixture. Information checked and page updated on .
Where Groupama Stadium is located
The stadium address is 10 Avenue Simone Veil in Décines-Charpieu, east of central Lyon. Visitors should not plan as if the ground were beside the main Part-Dieu station. On ordinary non-event days, the venue FAQ references Tram T7 and bus 85, with Tram T3 stopping about 800 metres away. Event days can use additional direct shuttles, so the correct route depends on the fixture rather than a permanent single instruction.
Official event-day shuttle options
The access page lists tram shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud, Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and Meyzieu les Panettes, with direct journeys to the stadium when activated. Bus shuttles can run from Eurexpo and Meyzieu les Panettes. The club warns that modes and operating times depend on the event. Open the fixture’s “more information” page before travel and again on matchday instead of relying on an older supporter post.
Driving requires an advance reservation
Olympique Lyonnais states that car or motorcycle access requires a reserved access title and that parking cannot be purchased on arrival. Stadium parking is paid on event days, with different height limits for indoor and outdoor areas. Park-and-ride options at Eurexpo or Meyzieu les Panettes connect to shuttles when active. An away guide should not tell supporters to drive directly to an unconfirmed visitor car park.
Away tickets and sector rules
Use tickets supplied through the visiting club or authorised seller and enter the block shown on the ticket. Away allocations, collection points and escorted travel requirements can change according to the match and local authority decisions. Historical restrictions for one opponent do not automatically apply to another. If the visiting club publishes a supporter guide, that document should override general advice because it contains the current meeting point and entry instructions.
Accessibility and practical preparation
Supporters requiring accessible seating or parking should use the dedicated ticket process described by the club rather than arranging an informal seat exchange. Arrive with the accepted ticket format, review prohibited items and keep transport proof available for the return. The stadium FAQ notes event-specific access information, so save the live page offline in case mobile coverage is busy. Build extra time into the journey after the final whistle.
The return journey
The official FAQ directs tram-shuttle queues to the north side of the stadium and bus-shuttle queues to the south, with separate lines for destinations. Follow signs and stewards rather than walking toward the arrival platform by memory. Large crowds can make the return slower than the inbound trip. Check the last onward train from Part-Dieu before buying a same-night connection and allow a margin beyond the scheduled final whistle.
Editorial method
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Sources
- Olympique Lyonnais — official Groupama Stadium access page — accessed August 1, 2026.
- Olympique Lyonnais — Groupama Stadium transport FAQ — accessed August 1, 2026.