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 €70 - €150 and takes 19h 50m.

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 2m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zadar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Zadar station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zadar bus station and arriving at Lyon via Rijeka bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Zadar to Lyon?

The distance between Zadar and Lyon is 1150 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 bus and train which takes 16h 15m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 16h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zadar bus station.

Bus or fly from Zadar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zadar to Lyon is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Zadar to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zadar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zadar to Lyon is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Zadar to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3703+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zadar to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Zadar to Lyon by bus, train, car, plane, ferry, car ferry, 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 Zadar bus station to Trieste
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
16h 15m
€129–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Rijeka bus stationN948 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to LyonN406
19h 50m
€72–146
Drive 1,139.6 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Lyon1,139.6 km
12h 4m
€174–251
Fly Zadar Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)ZAD - LYS
10h 36m
€92–270
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Mali Losinj
2. Take the ferry from Port of Mali Losinj to Pesaro
3. Take the train from Pesaro to Bologna CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part DieuFr
16h 36m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Ancona51
2. Take the train from Ancona to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part DieuFr
17h 25m
€86–254
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
28h
€73–195
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvor
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SPU - LYS
7h 2m
€95–295
Fly Zadar Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZAD - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
11h 36m
€125–434
Ferry, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pula
2. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)VCE - LYS
12h 50m
€111–602

Zadar to Lyon by bus and train

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16h 15mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,150 km
Duration: 16h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Zadar bus station to Lyon via Rijeka bus station in around 19h 50m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Airbus France, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a week.

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