The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan to Lyon
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lyon will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 29 buses that leave Milan for Lyon every day 24 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 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.
309217:506h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
476823:357h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
309022:256h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
9474218:506h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
5106517:006h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano23:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
15:105h10Milan20:20Lyon£301One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:006h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano21:10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£831One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:456h15Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£261One-way0 changes
9478220:006h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£401One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:356h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lyon 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 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 339 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £176 Average Price |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lyon coaches for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:15 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 14:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 12h20 | 20:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
94766 | 8:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h45 | 15:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
1716 · 80014 | 8:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h20 | 16:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
1716 | 8:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h15 | 16:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
1726 | 9:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h00 | 17:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h45 | 16:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3492 | 12:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 19:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 19:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
4750 | 14:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 20:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
51065 | 15:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h50 | 21:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3092 | 15:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 22:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 22:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h25 | 0:25 Lyon | 1 change | |
94742 | 16:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 23:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
94782 | 18:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h20 | 0:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h45 | 6:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h20 | 1:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3090 | 20:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 2:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h20 | 2:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
4768 | 21:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 4:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h45 | 4:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h15 | 6:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 3:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 10:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3898 | 4:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 10:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:45 Milan, Lampugnano (M1) | 8h15 | 13:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 12:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Lyon
Buses from Milan to Lyon run on average 22 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. 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 20m.
Distance 339 km |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Milan to LyonYou can travel by bus between Milan to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Lyon 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 Lyon, 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 Milan and Lyon
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 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
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