The average train between Zagreb and Lyon takes 31h 59m and the fastest train takes 30h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Zagreb and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 10:34 AM which arrives into Lyon at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 31h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Lyon station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 59m.
Zagreb to Lyon train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Lyon train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Zagreb to Lyon train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Lyon is 862.5 km. The road distance is 1,185 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Lyon Part Dieu via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 50m.