How to travel from Lyon to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Lyon and Zagreb is around 1,057km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Zagreb 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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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,785($370)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others
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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Vicenza then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 805($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 300($40)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,062km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Zagreb by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 300 ($40) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,785 ($370).

The distance between Lyon and Zagreb is around 1,057km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 864km (537 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lyon and Zagreb by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Zagreb is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 2,785 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 300 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Zagreb. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Vicenza and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 20m, 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 Lyon and Zagreb. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 17h 15m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and BS Tours run regular bus services between Lyon and Zagreb. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Zagreb. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Zagreb (ZAG) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Zagreb. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Zagreb typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Zagreb (ZAG).

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Lyon and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,062km (660 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 Lyon to Zagreb is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 2,785 ($370).

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Transport options from Lyon to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
HRK 2,785($370)
every 30 mins1,057km (657 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 20m
HRK 805($105)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train via Geneve18h 40m
HRK 2,035($270)
twice daily1,249km (776 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 15m
HRK 300($40)
once daily1,105km (687 miles)
Bus to Bregana17h 40m
HRK 805($105)
once a week1,174km (730 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
HRK 1,435($190)
on demand1,062km (660 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

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

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb