What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cres?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cres is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Cres?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cres is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs €150 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cres. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cres?

The distance between Lyon and Cres is 975 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Cres without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cres without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Lyon to Cres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cres bus from?

Lyon to Cres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Cres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cres is to bus which takes 17h 59m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €550 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Lyon to Cres bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Lyon to Cres bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cres?

There are 5096+ hotels available in Cres.

Lyon to Cres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Cres by train, bus, ferry, plane, 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.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
14h 35m
€140–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus N406
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus Arriva
17h 59m
€78–139
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rijeka Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane LYS - RJK
9h 37m
€157–509
Train, bus, ferry via Venice
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
15h 1m
€135–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
19h 9m
€131–279
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Venice - Tronchetto Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Cres, Peškerabus
22h 15m
€102–186
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
11h 12m
€166–1,006
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane LYS - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 49m
€363–1,010
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
13h 2m
€198–1,067
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Pula Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane LYS - PUY
2. Take the bus from Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Cresferry
12h 42m
€198–353

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

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14h 35mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974.6 km
Duration: 14h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Cres, Peškera via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 17h 59m. Alternatively, Lufthansa flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rijeka Airport (RJK) 3 times a week.

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