The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan to Lyon
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
22
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 £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 22 buses that leave Milan for Lyon every day 16 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 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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, 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 £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 £14, and a flight costs an average of £85.
Distance: 339 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £205 Average Price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m 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
Milan to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lyon coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 04:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 11:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2499 · 3492 | 05:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 15h30 | 20:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
3898 | 05:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 11:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
2499 · 3492 | 05:50 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 14h40 | 20:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 15:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:10 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 15h20 | 00:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
3492 | 13:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 20:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 20:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
51065 | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h50 | 22:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h35 | 23:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h45 | 07:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
2421 · 3898 | 20:35 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 15h20 | 11:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 02:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h25 | 04:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h50 | 05:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h10 | 07:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Lyon
Buses from Milan to Lyon run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 339 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 339 km |
Average bus duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus from Milan to LyonYou can travel by bus between Milan to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus for as low as £14. 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.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), Milan, Lampugnano (M1) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), which is located around 28.2 miles (45.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
- 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
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