How to get to Split from Lyon

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Compare coach and flight for Lyon to Split

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Split among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £123, while a flight costs an average of £393.

Distance: 950 km

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£393

Average Price

£123

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Cheapest

£346

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5h 32m

Average total duration

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3h 32m

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25h 1m

Average total duration

24h 31m

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14h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Split is a coach with an average price of £123.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Split:

A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Split costing on average £393.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Split is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Split take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Split including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 30m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 14h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £393 compared to roughly £346 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lyon to Split

How to get to Split from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Split is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:0030h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    15:00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    £611One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:0030h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    15:00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    £611One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU4475
    19:001h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    20:30Split Airport
    £1901One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    18:0024h35
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    18:35Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    £701One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:4532h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:1527h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor
    £761One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH2247 · LH1716
    9:306h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    16:20Split Airport
    £1431One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12562+Air FranceAF1440+KLMAF3240
    11:0011h55
    Lyon Part Dieu
    22:55Split Airport
    £1491One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12562+Air FranceAF1140+KLMAF3240
    11:0011h55
    Lyon Part Dieu
    22:55Split Airport
    £1491One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Lyon to Split

Travel to Split easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Split.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Split including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Split is a coach with an average price of £123.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Split:

A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Split costing on average £393.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Split is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Split take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 1m.

The Lyon to Split distance is approximately 950 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Split is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Split as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Split:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Split Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Split, Autobusni Kolodvor.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Split, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Split by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Split by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Split:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Split often also extend their vacation to go to Dubrovnik, Hvar (Island), Zagreb, Zadar, Makarska. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Split and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Split, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Split, you can visit the Split Archaeological Museum, the oldest museum in Croatia, and explore the vibrant local markets. Take a boat tour to nearby islands or visit the Mestrovic Gallery to admire Ivan Mestrovic's sculptures. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in Dalmatian vineyards. Discover Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill, Riva Promenade, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and relax at Bacvice Beach.
To fully enjoy Split and its key attractions, a stay of about 3 days is ideal. This duration allows time to explore Diocletian's Palace, the Riva promenade, and nearby beaches, with some time for day trips to places like Trogir or the islands.

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