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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 26h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Split and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Split to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.

How far is it from Split to Lyon?

The distance between Split and Lyon is 964 km. The road distance is 1251.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Lyon without a car is to car ferry and train via Bologna which takes 20h 51m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Split to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Lyon bus from?

Split to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Split to Lyon train from?

Split to Lyon train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.

Train, bus or fly from Split to Lyon?

The best way to get from Split to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 26h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 26h 26m.

Where does the Split to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Split to Lyon train arrive?

Split to Lyon train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Can I drive from Split to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Lyon is 1251 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Split to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3634+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Lyon by plane, car ferry, train, 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
4h 51m
€88–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Lyonbus N953
26h 26m
€49–178
Car ferry, train via Bologna
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry 53
2. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
20h 51m
€140–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
22h 37m
€219–269
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 17m
€141–354
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SPU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 46m
€96–317
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry 53
2. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
21h 25m
€132–324
Drive 1,251.2 km
1. Drive from Split to Lyoncar 1,251.2 km
13h 11m
€192–277

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

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20h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 964.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Croatia Airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Lyon Part Dieu via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 26h 17m.

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