How to get from Milan to Lyon
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 10m, from €37.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 10m by bus with no 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.
Milan to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Milan → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·6h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Milan to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 6h 10m. In total it's roughly €37 over 6h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Lyon
DepartureMilanWhat 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 Milan to Lyon
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Milan to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Lyon?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Milan?+−
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Lyon cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €37. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Lyon?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Lyon?+−
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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