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

The cheapest way to get from Zadar to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zadar to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Lyon?

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

How far is it from Zadar to Lyon?

The distance between Zadar and Lyon is 1029 km. The road distance is 1139.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zadar to Lyon without a car is to Catamaran and train which takes 13h 37m and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Zadar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zadar to Lyon bus from?

Zadar to Lyon bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Bus or fly from Zadar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zadar to Lyon is to bus which takes 20h 20m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Zadar to Lyon bus arrive?

Zadar to Lyon bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Zadar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Lyon is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Zadar to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3044+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zadar to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zadar to Lyon by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Catamaran, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
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
13h 37m
€168–397
Bus to Split Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
7h 1m
€73–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Lyonbus N406
20h 20m
€77–194
Drive 1,139.6 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Lyoncar 1,139.6 km
12h 13m
€177–256
Fly from Zadar Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZAD - LYS
8h 46m
€83–261
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Stazione Mestrebus
3. Take the bus from Venice - Mestre Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
26h 35m
€183–942

Zadar to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 1,029.4 km
Duration: 13h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lyon via Rijeka bus station in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Airbus France, and three other airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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