The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Milan
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Milan will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lyon for Milan every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 339 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
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.
30935:406h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£141One-way0 changes
34919:156h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)15:50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£221One-way0 changes
389715:306h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)22:20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£271One-way0 changes
8:009h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)17:00Milan, Lampugnano (M1)£331One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:006h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)0:05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:006h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)0:05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:156h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£381One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:056h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)14:25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£461One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:456h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)19:05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£501One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:056h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Milan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 339 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £182 Average Price |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m 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 coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 16:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h05 | 22:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 3:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
4751 | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 4:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 4:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 April | |||||
FlixBus | 1:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 7:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
3093 | 3:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 10:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h05 | 11:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h00 | 15:00 Milan, Lampugnano (M1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 12:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
3491 | 7:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 13:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 15:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 17:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h00 | 19:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
3897 | 13:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h50 | 20:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 20:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Milan
Buses from Lyon to Milan run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 339 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 339 km |
Average bus duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Buses from Lyon to Milan: Journey Details
There are two main providers of buses from Lyon to Milan: Eurolines and iDBus. Eurolines runs three services per day on the route, with the first bus departing in the morning and the last departing in the late evening. The direct journey takes just under seven hours. iDBUS offers only one bus per day, an overnight service leaving Lyon in the late evening before midnight, travelling through the night to arrive in Milan in the early morning the next day.
Return buses from Milan to Lyon are also available.
Taking the Bus from Lyon
Both the iDBUS and Eurolines services leave from the central bus station conveniently located outside the Lyon Perrache train station. It's easy to reach with public transport, and travellers can use Metro line A, and trams 1 and 2. The boarding bays are on floor 0 of the train station close to the taxi rank - simply follow the signs all around the train station platforms and concourse.
Getting into Milan by Bus
Beautiful Milan is famed for its contrasting historic and modern sights and attractions, such as the 1960s built modernist Pirelli Tower and Santa Maria alle Grazie Basilica, a beautiful grand church and UNESCO World Heritage site. Milan's main bus station is on Via Giulio Natta in the Lampugnano region of the city. To reach the station from other parts of the city, take Metro line 1 or buses z301 or z617.
FAQs: Lyon to Milan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Milan by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and 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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