- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
CHF17
Average price
CHF25
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan will cost around CHF25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF17.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Milan on Mon, Aug 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 321 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 7 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF13, and a flight costs an average of CHF62.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF24 Average price Cheapest | CHF169 Average price | CHF146 Average price | CHF193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan:
A bus is CHF122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan costing on average CHF146.
A bus is CHF145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan costing on average CHF169.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around CHF24 compared to roughly CHF193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF169. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 5h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF87 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price CHF22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF65 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF149 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF48 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF78 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF50 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3091 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 3:00 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 4:20 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 1:50 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 8:25 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 8:20 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h00 | 8:55 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Milan buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
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