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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon 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 to Milan will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 17 buses from Lyon to Milan, including 16 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 339 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.
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Buses from Lyon to Milan run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 11m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lyon to Milan.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Milan buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h05 | 12:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 5:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3091 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h25 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 9:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3097 | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h15 | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h05 | 1:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 2:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2899 | 8:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 2:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
1727 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 5:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 5:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 7:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
50005 · 94765 | 1:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h50 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
94765 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h00 | 9:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h50 | 10:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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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 Lyon to Milan are operated by Flixbus, Ouibus, Baltour, and Eurolines. Flixbus operates approximately 5 direct buses per day, with a journey time of approximately 6½ hours.
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Average prices for buses from Lyon to Milan when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€40 |
1 Day in Advance |
€36 |
1 Week in Advance |
€29 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€19 |
1 Month in Advance |
€19 |
3 Months in Advance |
€19 |
Lyon to Milan Buses: General Information
Buses traveling from Lyon to Milan are usually cheaper than taking a flight or the train, taking at least 6½ hours to arrive Milan.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Lyon to Milan buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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 to Milan buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
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).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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.
Milano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi available for 30 minutes. ATMs are aTMs available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Milano.
Available at Milano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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