What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Croatia?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Croatia is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Croatia?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Croatia is to fly which takes 5h and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Croatia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Zagreb - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Croatia?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from Lyon to Croatia?

The distance between Lyon and Croatia is 890 km. The road distance is 1038.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Croatia without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Croatia without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 37m and costs €100 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Croatia?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lyon to Croatia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Croatia bus from?

Lyon to Croatia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Croatia train from?

Lyon to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Croatia?

The best way to get from Lyon to Croatia is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 16h 25m, you could also train, which costs €130 - €350 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Lyon to Croatia bus arrive?

Lyon to Croatia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zagreb - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Croatia train arrive?

Lyon to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Croatia is 1039 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Lyon to Croatia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Croatia?

Book your Lyon to Croatia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 3027+ hotels available in Croatia.

Lyon to Croatia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Croatia by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), or car train

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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane LYS - ZAG
7h 21m
€97–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 25m
€40–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus 402 / ...
4. Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
15h 37m
€109–259
Drive 1,038.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zagrebcar 1,038.8 km
10h 25m
€158–229
Fly to Split Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane LYS - SPU
5h
€83–324
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
7h 53m
€83–585
Fly to Rijeka Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane LYS - RJK
9h 20m
€215–565
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
17h 9m
€133–349
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zagrebbus FlixBus N953
20h 42m
€58–99
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Zagrebcar
12h 18m
€240–323

Lyon to Croatia by train, bus, and tram

14Weekly Services

15h 37mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 890.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Croatia?

Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 16h 25m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.

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