How to get from Milan to Lyon

Travel between Milan, Italy and Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Italy enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Lyon from Milan?

Conditions of entry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Lyon, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 22/01/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Milan and Lyon.

The restriction level for your return to Milan, Italy from France is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Milan from Lyon restricted?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Milan from Lyon?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 48 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• 5-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Milan, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 23/01/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Milan from Lyon closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Lyon including taking a coach or flight.

The cheapest way from Milan to Lyon is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £26 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach is about £66 less than a flight, which costs on average £92 for this journey.

The fastest way from Milan to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 25 min.

Other travel options from Milan to Lyon can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 6 h 10 min   on average.

The distance from Milan to Lyon is approximately 210 miles (339 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Milan to Lyon:

• Most travellers catch their coach from Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Most travellers board their plane from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Lyon by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Milan to Lyon for £26 on Omio.
• Travel with Air France for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France Milan to Lyon tickets on Omio for £92.

When planning your trip to Lyon from Milan, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing £26 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average £92 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Lyon from Milan online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.