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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4h 44m€55–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N406 / ...
6h 5m€22–35Drive 438 km
- Drive from Lyon to Milancar 438 km
4h 33m€68–99Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
4h 37m€69–200Fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
6h 19m€86–248
Lyon to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Milan is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Milan is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 44m.
The distance between Lyon and Milan is 444 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Milan without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €140.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan Centrale takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Lyon to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Milan is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 19m.
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 €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–380
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €320–650
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–270
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 02-72494949
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lyon to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Milan is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lyon to Milan.
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