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 €75 - €140 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 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Croatia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Zagreb - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, 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 Genève, Zuerich Hb and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

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 13h 48m and costs €150 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Croatia train from?

Lyon to Croatia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 16m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 25m, you could also train, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 17h 25m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 519+ hotels available in Croatia.

Lyon to Croatia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Croatia by plane, train, bus, night train, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), car, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane LYS - ZAG
7h 16m
€97–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 25m
€75–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
4. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagrebbus
13h 48m
€152–986
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
19h 38m
€405–1,182
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Split Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane LYS - SPU
5h
€83–334
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 58m
€81–795
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Split Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane GVA - SPU
6h 58m
€84–345
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattionshuttle
9h 46m
€106–846
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
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 25m
€174–313
Bus via Bregana
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Breganabus
18h 53m
€99–102
Drive 1,038.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zagrebcar 1,038.8 km
10h 25m
€160–231
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
€241–330

Lyon to Croatia by bus

14Weekly Buses

16h 25mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 890.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Croatia?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 16h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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