The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Zagreb
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 27 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
863 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Zagreb will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £67.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lyon for Zagreb every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 863 km distance in an average of 20 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 21 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Lyon to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 863 km
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£71 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price |
18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Zagreb bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Zagreb coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:15 Lyon | 20h25 | 10:40 Zagreb | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 19h35 | 19:50 Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 02:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 24h30 | 03:00 Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 change | |
51066 · 80488 | 04:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 26h05 | 06:15 Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Zagreb
Buses from Lyon to Zagreb run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 863 km distance in 16h 25m.
Distance 863 km |
Average bus duration 17h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 25m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Lyon to ZagrebYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Zagreb with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £51. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Zagreb coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Zagreb by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zagreb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Zagreb, you can end your trip in coach stations like Zagreb, Bus Station, Velika Gorica, Zračna Luka Zagreb and Zagreb, Train Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Zagreb, Bus Station, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Zagreb
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
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