The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Lyon
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
28
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lyon will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Of the 28 trains that leave Milan for Lyon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 22 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292
Regionale Veloce 33532 · Treno 2022 effettuato con bus TOE28 · Regionale Veloce 33422+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
Regionale Veloce 33404 · Treno 2020 effettuato con bus TOE24 · Regionale Veloce 33418+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
Regionale Veloce 33530 · Treno 2024 effettuato con bus TOE32 · Regionale Veloce 33426+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
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FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296Travel 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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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£79 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £177 Average Price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m 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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Live departures
Milan to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 33494 · Treno 2008 effettuato con bus TOE06 · Regionale Veloce 33392+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292 | 03:15 Milan Centrale | 6h57 | 10:12 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2351+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce VDA 2719+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 04:25 Milan Centrale | 15h07 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2351 · SFM6 26608+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 04:25 Milan Centrale | 15h07 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 33540 · Treno 2012 effettuato con bus TOE12 · Regionale Veloce 33406+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 05:05 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 14h27 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292 | 05:20 Milan Centrale | 4h52 | 10:12 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Regionale Veloce 33435+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 05:58 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 13h34 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 33538 · Treno 2014 effettuato con bus TOE14 · Regionale Veloce 33410+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 06:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 13h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · SFM6 26612+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 06:25 Milan Centrale | 13h07 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9600+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 06:53 Milan Centrale | 12h39 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 33536 · Treno 2016 effettuato con bus TOE18 · Regionale Veloce 33414+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 07:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 12h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 07:50 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 11h42 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 33534 · Treno 2018 effettuato con bus TOE20 · Regionale Veloce 33466+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 08:05 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 11h27 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 08:58 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 10h34 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 09:02 Milan Centrale | 10h30 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 33404 · Treno 2020 effettuato con bus TOE24 · Regionale Veloce 33418+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 09:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 10h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 09:50 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 9h42 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 33532 · Treno 2022 effettuato con bus TOE28 · Regionale Veloce 33422+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:10 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 9h22 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 9h22 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 9h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2365 · SFM6 26620+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:25 Milan Centrale | 9h07 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:02 Milan Centrale | 8h30 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 33530 · Treno 2024 effettuato con bus TOE32 · Regionale Veloce 33426+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:05 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 8h27 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 33528 · Treno 2026 effettuato con bus TOE34 · Regionale Veloce 33430+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:10 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 7h22 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 7h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 6h22 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:15 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 6h17 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 14:02 Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 14:48 Milan Centrale | 4h44 | 19:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Lyon
Trains from Milan to Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 22:36 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, Regionale from Milan to Lyon trainsTrenitalia, 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: Milan to Lyon train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Lyon
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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