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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Istria is to bus via Rijeka which costs €120 - €170 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Istria is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 46m and costs €75 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Istria. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Trieste Centrale and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Lyon to Istria?

The distance between Lyon and Istria is 803 km. The road distance is 956.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Istria without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lyon to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Istria bus from?

Lyon to Istria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Istria?

The best way to get from Lyon to Istria is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Istria bus arrive?

Lyon to Istria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Trieste station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Istria is 957 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Lyon to Istria.

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

Book your Lyon to Istria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 9391+ hotels available in Istria.

Lyon to Istria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Istria by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, ferry, or car ferry

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
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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 Novigradshuttle
7h 46m
€77–871
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 Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
13h 8m
€205–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
15h 2m
€184–564
Drive 956.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Pulacar 956.5 km
9h 38m
€151–218
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Pula Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane LYS - PUY
7h 53m
€126–266
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LYS - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
8h 40m
€166–766
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane LYS - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 53m
€286–946
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 Novigradshuttle
9h 36m
€108–932
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
13h 25m
€174–238
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pulacarferry
13h 30m
€179–283
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus N406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus 971A / ...
17h 30m
€124–170

Lyon to Istria by train, ferry, and car ferry

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13h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 803.1 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Trieste Centrale and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pula Airport (PUY) once daily.

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