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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Split by plane, train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane LYS - SPU
    5h 10m
    €96–296

  2. Train, ferry via Reggio Emilia

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Anconatrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    19h 17m
    €216–334

  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
    19h 39m
    €209–334

  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 / ...
    22h 45m
    €121–181

  5. 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
    €260–332

  6. 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 Graz Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ec
    5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain train Ic
    26h 40m
    €247–326

  7. Drive  1,251.6 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Splitcar car 1,251.6 km
    13h 29m
    €230–331

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest 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 three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Rijeka bus station in around 22h 45m.

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