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 €60 - €190 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 6h 56m and costs €80 - €370.

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 via Bologna which takes 13h 39m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m 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 €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 10h 11m.

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 10m 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 3765+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zadar to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Bologna
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 39m
€157–337
Bus
cheapest
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
€62–182
Drive 1,139.6 km
1. Drive from Zadar to Lyoncar 1,139.6 km
12h 10m
€177–256
Fly Zadar Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZAD - LYS
10h 11m
€117–360
Catamaran, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry 51
2. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
14h 33m
€150–317
Bus via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Vinodolski, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Novi Vinodolski, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijekabus
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
20h 47m
€161–335
Bus to Split Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
6h 56m
€83–366
Fly Zadar Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZAD - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 57m
€147–382

Zadar to Lyon by ferry, foot, bus, and train

5Weekly Services

13h 39mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.4 km
Duration: 13h 39m

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, Lufthansa, Airbus France, and two other airlines fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a week.

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