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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zadar is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Zadar?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Zadar. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zadar?

The distance between Lyon and Zadar is 864 km. The road distance is 1139.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Zadar without a car is to train and car ferry via Reggio Emilia which takes 17h 17m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Lyon to Zadar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zadar bus from?

Lyon to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Zadar?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zadar is to fly which takes 8h and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Zadar bus arrive?

Lyon to Zadar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rijeka bus station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Zadar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Zadar is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Lyon to Zadar.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zadar?

There are 8514+ hotels available in Zadar.

Lyon to Zadar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Zadar by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or 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 Zadar Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)LYS - ZAD
8h
€92–270
Train, car ferry
cheapest
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 Zadar51
17h 52m
€82–251
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 Zadar51
17h 17m
€113–256
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 Zadar
20h 17m
€220–359
Drive 1,139.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zadar1,139.7 km
12h 7m
€174–252
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zadar Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)GVA - ZAD
9h 25m
€126–519
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Split Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)LYS - SPU
2. Take the bus from Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sukošan
8h 5m
€98–298
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)LYS - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattion
3. Take the ferry from Port of Pula to Port of Zadar
13h 30m
€111–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationN406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni KolodvorArriva
20h 40m
€83–178

Lyon to Zadar by train and bus

4Weekly Services

20h 17mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.5 km
Duration: 8h

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

Lufthansa, Airbus France, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 20h 40m.

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