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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rijeka bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Rijeka to Lyon?

The distance between Rijeka and Lyon is 920 km. The road distance is 908.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 10m and costs €190 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Rijeka to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Lyon bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Rijeka to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Lyon is to bus which takes 15h and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Rijeka to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rijeka to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Lyon is 909 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Rijeka to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3950+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
12h 10m
€192–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Lyonbus N406
15h
€75–130
Drive 908.7 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Lyoncar 908.7 km
9h 2m
€143–207
Fly Rijeka Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RJK - LYS
8h 6m
€175–552
Bus, train via Milan
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
3. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
14h 25m
€188–392
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
3. Take the bus from Venice - Mestre Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
16h 7m
€302–777
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
8h 11m
€318–983
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUY - LYS
9h 9m
€173–313
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LJU - LYS
9h 44m
€323–903
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
11h 16m
€107–306
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 29m
€349–1,042

Rijeka to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 919.8 km
Duration: 12h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rijeka bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 15h. Alternatively, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a week.

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