What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 23h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and arriving at Split Bus Station via Chambéry - Bus Station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Split via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Split is 943 km. The road distance is 1239.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split without a car is to train and car ferry via Reggio Emilia which takes 21h 21m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split bus from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split train from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 23h 16m, you could also train, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 24h 14m.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split bus arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split train arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split is 1239 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split.

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Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split by plane, train, car ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Split Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)LYS - SPU
2h 30m
€69–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus Station924 / ...
23h 16m
€47–114
Train, car ferry via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to AnconaFr
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Split53
21h 21m
€144–251
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach HbfRj / ...
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.213 / ...
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
24h 14m
€168–299
Fly to Zadar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)LYS - ZAD
2. Take the bus from Zemunik Donji to Split Bus Station
7h 58m
€89–198
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to AnconaFr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Split53
21h 59m
€111–241
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationN406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split Bus StationN948 / ...
24h 45m
€101–157
Drive 1,239.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split1,239.3 km
13h 11m
€193–279

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

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21h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 943.3 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Split, Croatia?

Volotea, easyJet, and Croatia Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Split Bus Station via Chambéry - Bus Station and Zagreb in around 23h 16m.

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