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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lyon is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Milan to Lyon?

The distance between Milan and Lyon is 444 km. The road distance is 437.7 km.

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

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

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

The train from Milan Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Milan to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Milan to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Lyon?

The best way to get from Milan to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Milan to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Milan to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Milan to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lyon is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Milan to Lyon.

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

Book your Milan to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Milan to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), or car

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 Milano Centrale to Lyon Part DieuFr
4h 50m
€50–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon480 / ...
6h 10m
€23–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Lyon439.2 km
5h 25m
€26–31
Fly
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIN - LYS
6h 23m
€87–237
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les EauxTgv
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du PinTer
3. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Lyon Jean MaceTer
7h 9m
€65–191
Drive 437.7 km
1. Drive from Milan to Lyon437.7 km
4h 29m
€68–98

Milan to Lyon by train

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Distance: 444.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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