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How to get fromLyon to Splitby plane, train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane LYS - SPU
    5h 10m
    €86–276

  2. Train, ferry via Bologna

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    18h 48m
    €211–360

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    20h 6m
    €209–335

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus bus N406
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus N948 / ...
    23h
    €120–180

  5. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane GVA - SPU
    7h 5m
    €91–282

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 23m
    €273–362

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train 319
    5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain train Ic
    26h 10m
    €202–302

  8. Drive  1,251.6 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Splitcar car 1,251.6 km
    13h 29m
    €201–290

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Croatia Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka bus station in around 23h.

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