How to get from Lyon to Milan
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 35m, from €39.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 338 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Lyon to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Lyon Saint-ExupérybusCity transit·10m
- 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Milanbus
FlixBus·6h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Lyon to Milan works
Start with a City transit bus from Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 10 min. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Milan (6h 5m). In total it's roughly €39 over 6h 35m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Milan
DepartureLyonChange hereLyon Saint-ExupéryWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Lyon to Milan
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Lyon to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Milan?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Milan from Lyon?+−
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Milan cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €39. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Milan?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Milan?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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