How to get from Lyon to Milan
- 338 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 08m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 05m
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 05m 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.
338 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €50Checked Oct 3 | 1h 08mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€50Checked Oct 31h 08m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Saint-Exupéry → Milanbus
FlixBus·6h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€49November 2026
€47Departures from Lyon to Milan
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:05 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 16:45 | 16:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Milan works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Milan, about 6h 5m. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 6h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Milan?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Milan leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Milan?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 05m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026