How to travel from Milan to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $91.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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Flight

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$106

Average price

$237

Average price

7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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30m

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6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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30m

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5h 34m

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2h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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from Milan to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus3898
    06:20AM6h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:55PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742
    06:50PM6h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    01:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Twin JetT75412
    08:40AM1h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    09:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGV INOUI9250+TER18570
    04:10PM6h00
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    10:10PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    03:48PM4h44
    Milan Centrale
    08:32PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV INOUI9254+TER18566
    02:10PM6h01
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    08:11PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51065
    05:00PM6h50
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1726
    11:35AM8h00
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    07:35PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus94766
    10:20AM6h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    05:05PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1733 · AF7364
    06:25AM4h05
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:30AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1413 · AF7368
    12:20PM5h50
    Milan Linate Airport
    06:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1213 · AF7366
    09:45AM4h00
    Milan Linate Airport
    01:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3561One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Milan to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Milan to Lyon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 55,24% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Milan to Lyon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Milan to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lyon costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lyon costing on average $91 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Milan to Lyon is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lyon is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, Regionale to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Twin Jet, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Regionale.
  • 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Geneva, London, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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