How to travel from Zagreb to Lyon, France

The distance between Zagreb and Lyon is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Zagreb to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

+ 8 others

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then Strasbourg Bahnhof and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,059km (658 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).

The distance between Zagreb and Lyon is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 864km (537 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Zagreb and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Lyon. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stuttgart Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Lyon. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 16h 30m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and BS Tours run regular bus services between Zagreb and Lyon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Lyon. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Lyon typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Lyon. The distance is around 1,059km (658 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €450 ($450).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Lyon

Transport options from Zagreb to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€450($450)
every 20 mins1,218km (757 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€595($595)
every 3 hours1,111km (690 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 25m
€195($195)
once daily1,473km (915 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb18h 20m
€330($330)
twice daily1,249km (776 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 30m
€40($40)
6 times a week1,103km (686 miles)
Bus to Lyon17h 40m
€105($105)
once a week1,176km (731 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€190($190)
on demand1,059km (658 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon