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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.




Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
17h 25m
Average duration
21h 0m
Buses per day
4
Distance
865 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 536 miles (863 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Lyon:
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Lyon costing on average $262 (€215).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 38m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $421 (€345) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $335 (€275). The journey takes 17h 38m versus 11h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Lyon buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 23h00 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 20h25 | 1:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 17h25 | 2:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 23h10 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 20h25 | 3:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 19h20 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
4782 | 9:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 16h30 | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 22h20 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 536 miles (863 km) distance in 16h 30m.
Distance 536 miles (863 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Most Zagreb to Lyon buses use the Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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