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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Lyon
Cheapest price
€87
Average price
€118
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lyon will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milan for Lyon on Mon, Jul 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest trains will take 6 h 52 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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185704:10 PM6h00Milan Porta Garibaldi10:10 PMLyon Part Dieu€871One-way1 transfer- 9242+185726:00 AM7h03Milan Porta Garibaldi1:03 PMLyon Part Dieu€1041One-way1 transfer
- 9242+17564 · 179486:00 AM6h52Milan Porta Garibaldi12:52 PMLyon Part Dieu€1041One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92963:48 PM4h44Milan Centrale8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu€1251One-way0 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92926:20 AM4h52Milan Centrale11:12 AMLyon Part Dieu€1371One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92963:48 PM4h44Milan Centrale8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu€1251One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92926:20 AM4h52Milan Centrale11:12 AMLyon Part Dieu€1371One-way0 transfers
- 9246+1856212:10 PM6h00Milan Porta Garibaldi6:10 PMLyon Part Dieu€1521One-way1 transfer
- 9250+185704:10 PM6h00Milan Porta Garibaldi10:10 PMLyon Part Dieu€871One-way1 transfer
- 9242+17564 · 179486:00 AM6h52Milan Porta Garibaldi12:52 PMLyon Part Dieu€1041One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €97.
Distance: 339 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€104 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Milan to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lyon trains for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9242+18548 | On time 6:00 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 6h14 | 12:14 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292 | 6:20 AM Milan Centrale | 4h52 | 11:12 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9246+18562 | 12:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 6h00 | 6:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 3:48 PM Milan Centrale | 4h44 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9250+18570 | 4:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 6h00 | 10:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Lyon
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Trains from Milan to Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 339 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 339 km |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale from Milan to Lyon trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale trains will get you between Milan and Lyon from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Lyon
Most Milan to Lyon trains use the Milano Porta Garibaldi to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Milan and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do trains to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Rogoredo from Milan city centre
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo train station facilities and services
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Which Lyon station do trains from Milan arrive at?
Getting to Lyon Part Dieu from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu train station facilities and services
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Getting to Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière train station facilities and services
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière.
Getting to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV from Lyon city centre
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV train station facilities and services
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport, Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry.
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