Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 15 m
Average
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
339 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Milan for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 210 miles (339 km) | |
Average bus duration | 6 h 15 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $36 (€32) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | Movelia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Milan to Lyon cover the 210 miles (339 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 15 min with our travel partners like Movelia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $31 (€28), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Find the best buses from Milan to Lyon with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from $31 (€28). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering both domestic and international routes. Buses from Milan to Lyon are operated by Flixbus, Ouibus, and Baltour with daily departures from around 9:00 a.m., until just after 11:00 p.m. Flixbus operates approximately 5 direct buses per day, with a journey time of approximately 6:45 h.
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Average prices for buses from Milan to Lyon when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
€40 |
1 Day in Advance |
€36 |
1 Week in Advance |
€25 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€25 |
1 Month in Advance |
€25 |
3 Months in Advance |
€25 |
Milan to Lyon Buses: General Information
Buses traveling from Milan to Lyon are usually cheaper than taking a flight or the train, taking at least 6½ hours to arrive Lyon.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Milan to Lyon buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Gare Perrache, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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