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 €65 - €160 and takes 21h.

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 €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Lyon via Rijeka bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

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 20m.

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 ferry and train via Bologna which takes 20h 38m and costs €190 - €370.

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 Arriva Croatia, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 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 €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 21h, you could also train, which costs €250 - €420 and takes 26h 20m.

Where does the Split to Lyon bus arrive?

Split to Lyon bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor 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 18m 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 3847+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Split to Lyon by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
4h 51m
€79–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Lyonbus N406
21h
€68–160
Ferry, train via Bologna
1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 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 38m
€190–369
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 20m
€259–415
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
2. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
21h 28m
€182–344
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
23h 10m
€272–504
Drive 1,251.2 km
1. Drive from Split to Lyoncar 1,251.2 km
13h 18m
€193–279

Split to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 964.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lyon via Rijeka bus station in around 21h.

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