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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Split is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 22h 41m.

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 and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Split station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Split Bus Station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

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, Villach Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Lyon to Split?

The distance between Lyon and Split is 964 km. The road distance is 1251.7 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 car ferry via Reggio Emilia which takes 21h 46m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 - Perrache 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 and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 22h 41m, you could also train, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 25h 1m.

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 24m 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.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 13683+ hotels available in Split.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon 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
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane LYS - SPU
5h
€83–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus Stationbus 924 / ...
22h 41m
€46–89
Train, car ferry via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Anconatrain Fr
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
21h 46m
€149–353
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 / ...
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
25h 1m
€155–382
Train, car 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 car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
22h 23m
€120–328
Bus via Rijeka
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus N406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split Bus Stationbus N948 / ...
23h
€82–141
Drive 1,251.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Splitcar 1,251.7 km
13h 24m
€189–273

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

5Weekly Services

21h 46mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.5 km
Duration: 5h

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) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Split Bus Station via Zagreb in around 22h 41m.

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