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 €50 - €150 and takes 27h 14m.

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 €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Split station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Split Bus Station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

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 24h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Split?

The distance between Lyon and Split is 968 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 25m and costs €120 - €330.

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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Split train from?

Lyon to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 24h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the Lyon to Split bus arrive?

Lyon to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Lyon to Split train arrive?

Lyon to Split train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 17m 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 11497+ hotels available in Split.

Lyon to Split - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)LYS - SPU
5h 5m
€68–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to ZagrebN953
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus StationN896 / ...
27h 14m
€51–146
Train, car ferry via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to AnconaFr
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Split53
21h 25m
€127–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LuzernIc
3. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Split Bus Station
23h 17m
€225–359
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach HbfRj / ...
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.213 / ...
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
24h 18m
€161–377
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Split Airport (SPU)GVA - SPU
6h 50m
€117–363
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to AnconaFr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Split53
22h 3m
€104–319
Drive 1,251.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Split1,251.7 km
13h 17m
€194–280

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

6Weekly Services

21h 25mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 967.8 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) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Split via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 24h 18m.

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