The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Milan
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Milan will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 14 buses that leave Lyon for Milan on Thu, Dec 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 25 the direct buses cover the 339 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Thu, Dec 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €75.
Distance: 339 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €206 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Milan buses for today, Wednesday, December 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94765 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h45 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h00 | 8:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 2:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h50 | 9:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
94561 | 10:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h25 | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h25 | 5:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 25 | |||||
4781 | 12:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h15 | 7:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h20 | 8:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
51066 | 4:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h55 | 11:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h05 | 12:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4767 | 6:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h05 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h20 | 1:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
80082 · 1717 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h00 | 5:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h40 | 4:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
1717 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h45 | 5:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h20 | 5:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Milan
Buses from Lyon to Milan run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 339 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 339 km |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to MilanYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Milan with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Milan, you can end your route in coach stations like Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), Milan, Lampugnano (M1) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), located 28.2 miles (45.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Milan
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
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