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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Split is to bus via Rijeka which costs €95 - €170 and takes 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Split is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Split. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Split. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Split via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Split?

The distance between Lyon and Split is 964 km. The road distance is 1251.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Split without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 23m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Lyon to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Split bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Split train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Split?

The best way to get from Lyon to Split is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 22h 1m, you could also train, which costs €280 - €550 and takes 25h 36m.

Where does the Lyon to Split bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Split train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Split is 1252 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Lyon to Split.

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

Book your Lyon to Split bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 16884+ hotels available in Split.

Lyon to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Split by plane, train, 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane LYS - SPU
5h 5m
€71–236
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
18h 23m
€186–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
22h 1m
€83–224
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 Graz Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
25h 36m
€285–519
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane GVA - SPU
7h 10m
€79–293
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus N406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N948 / ...
23h
€99–166
Drive 1,251.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Splitcar 1,251.6 km
13h 27m
€196–283

Lyon to Split by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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18h 23mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.5 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Croatia Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Zagreb in around 22h 1m.

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