Taxi to Ars-sur-Formans: your chauffeur to the Shrine of Saint John Vianney
Forty minutes from Lyon, Ars-sur-Formans welcomes thousands of pilgrims every year in the footsteps of Saint John Mary Vianney. Your chauffeur takes you there from your address, waits during Mass or your visit, then drives you back.
Lyon ↔ Ars shrine
Quote within 10 minutes
Fuel and tolls included, waiting on site available. Sedan for 1 to 4 passengers, van up to 8.
Why take a chauffeur to Ars?
Ars-sur-Formans is a small village in the Ain with no train station. From Lyon, you would need a train to Villefranche-sur-Saône and then a bus or a local taxi, with timetables that rarely match Mass times. With a private chauffeur, you leave when it suits you and arrive right at the shrine.
- A direct ride of about 40 minutes from Lyon
- A chauffeur who waits during Mass or your visit
- A van for up to 8 passengers for groups
- A fixed price, known before departure
The journey from Lyon to Ars-sur-Formans
Ars lies about 35 km north of Lyon, between Villefranche-sur-Saône and Trévoux. Allow about 40 minutes from central Lyon and 50 minutes from Saint-Exupéry airport. Your chauffeur drops you as close as possible to the basilica, in the heart of the village.
In the footsteps of the Curé of Ars
John Mary Vianney was parish priest of Ars from 1818 until his death in 1859. Canonised in 1925, he is the patron saint of parish priests worldwide. The shrine includes the basilica, where his reliquary rests, his presbytery kept as it was, the Chapel of the Heart and the Meeting monument at the entrance to the village. Half a day is enough to see the essentials; a full day lets you enjoy a time of retreat.
A comfortable ride for all
Recent sedan or van, chauffeurs attentive to elderly passengers and groups.
- Complimentary water
- Child seat on request
- Help with luggage
- Breaks on request
Waiting on site or one way
For Mass or a visit of a few hours, your chauffeur can wait on site and drive you back to Lyon: you depend on no timetable. For a retreat of several days, we take you there, then come back for you on the agreed day.
Pilgrim groups and parishes
Parishes, seminaries, chaplaincies or groups from abroad: our van carries up to 8 passengers with their luggage, and we coordinate several vehicles for larger groups. Many groups combine Ars with Fourvière Basilica on the same day.
Pilgrims arriving at the airport or station
Arriving at Saint-Exupéry airport or Part-Dieu station? Your chauffeur meets you at the exit with a name sign and takes you straight to Ars with your luggage. The return can be booked at the same time.
Book your taxi to Ars
Tell us your journey
Pick-up address, Ars shrine, date, time and number of passengers, online or by phone.
Get your quote
Within 10 minutes, with a fixed, all-inclusive price for the outbound and return journeys.
Your chauffeur is waiting
At the agreed time at your door, then at the agreed pick-up point for the return.
FAQ: taxi from Lyon to Ars-sur-Formans
How much is a taxi from Lyon to Ars-sur-Formans?
The price is fixed per vehicle and depends on your pick-up address and waiting time on site. Send us your request and get your quote within 10 minutes.
How long is the journey?
About 40 minutes from central Lyon and 50 minutes from Saint-Exupéry airport, depending on traffic.
Can the chauffeur wait during Mass?
Yes. Your chauffeur can wait on site during Mass or your visit, then drive you back to Lyon.
Can we come as a group?
Yes, by van for up to 8 passengers, and with several vehicles for larger groups.
Can you pick us up at the airport?
Yes, with a meet-and-greet at the exit and a name sign, then a direct ride to Ars.
Can we combine Ars and Fourvière in one day?
Yes, it is a popular programme for pilgrims: we plan the day and timings with you.
Other pilgrimage sites
From Lyon, we also take pilgrims to Fourvière Basilica, Saint-Jean Cathedral, Paray-le-Monial and Our Lady of La Salette. All our pilgrimage rides are listed on Pilgrimage taxi from Lyon.
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