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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$57
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$71
Fastest journey on Sep 01
7 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
7 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 01
16
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:45 AMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$571One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM7h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM8h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM8h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM8h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:10 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM7h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:30 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM7h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:40 PMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:45 AMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM7h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:05 AMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1$851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM7h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMFerno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2$571One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $406.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $406 Average price | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport:
A train is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $84 (€68).
A train is $364 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport costing on average $406 (€329).
Other travel options to Milan Malpensa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€68) compared to roughly $227 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142 (€115). The journey takes 6h 35m versus 4h 53m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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.
Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 10h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 3:30 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h49 | 3:44 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h45 | 6:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h55 | 6:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h00 | 9:15 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h50 | 9:05 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 11:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h45 | 12:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h25 | 3:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 3:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h25 | 6:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h15 | 5:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h20 | 7:10 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 7:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h20 | 9:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h30 | 9:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport
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Buses from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus from Lyon to Milan Malpensa AirportYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport with FlixBus, Itabus for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Malpensa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport
Most Lyon to Milan Malpensa Airport buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Milan Malpensa Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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