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Flights from Lyon to Milan depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $127 (€104) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 1h 0m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€104) |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$718
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Flights per day
28
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $718 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Milan without transferring at least once.
LH1083 · LH248
LH2249+
LH1854
AF7369 · AF1732
LH1079+
LH5638
LH1077 · LH256
LH2247+
LH1852
AF7363 · AF1012
LH1083 · LH248
LH1077+
LH254
LH2249 · LH1856Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$276 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Milan:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Milan costing on average $154 (€126).
A bus is $241 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Milan costing on average $276 (€227).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Milan flights for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7369 · AF1130 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1732 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h50 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1212 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h10 | 8:50 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079+ LH5638 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h05 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079+ EN8816 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h05 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2253+ LH1850 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h05 | 9:10 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2253+ EN8268 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 8:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2253+ LH9512 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 8:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 20 | |||||
AF7371 · AF1330 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1412 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH248 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 10:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247+ LH1852 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH1856 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 4:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH1868+ LH5112 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 5:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1221 · VY6338 | 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h15 | 6:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6334 | 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 5:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6340 | 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h30 | 2:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6336 | 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 9:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6332 | 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h35 | 3:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1012 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h35 | 1:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1730 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH274 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h55 | 2:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673 · LH276 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 5:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8911+ EN276 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 5:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH108 · LH1856 | 10:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h55 | 4:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1730 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h15 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249+ LH1854 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249 · LH1856 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 4:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3588+ SN3149 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h50 | 6:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
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