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.
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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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Zagreb (ZAG).
Take the train to Milano Centrale, Vicenza then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..
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Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | HRK 2,785($370) | every 30 mins | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 14h 20m | HRK 805($105) | once daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train via Geneve | 18h 40m | HRK 2,035($270) | twice daily | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 15m | HRK 300($40) | once daily | 1,105km (687 miles) |
Bus to Bregana | 17h 40m | HRK 805($105) | once a week | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | HRK 1,435($190) | on demand | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Croatia Airlines
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Union Ivkoni
Croatia Bus International
BS Tours
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.