What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Milan is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Milan is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Milan?

The distance between Lyon and Milan is 444 km. The road distance is 438 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Milan without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Milan?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan Centrale takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Milan bus from?

Lyon to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Milan train from?

Lyon to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Milan?

The best way to get from Lyon to Milan is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Milan bus arrive?

Lyon to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Milan train arrive?

Lyon to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Milan is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Lyon to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Milan?

Book your Lyon to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Milan?

Book your Lyon to Milan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 13465+ hotels available in Milan.

Lyon to Milan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Milan by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
4h 37m
€50–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN406 / ...
6h 5m
€22–40
Drive 438 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Milan438 km
4h 31m
€68–98
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)LYS - LIN
6h 19m
€86–238
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
6h 32m
€88–319

Lyon to Milan by train

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Distance: 444.4 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Milan, Italy?

Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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