How to travel from Milan to Lyon

International travel from Milan, Italy to Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from Italy?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon if traveling from Milan?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be placed under state quarantine

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 12/3/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Lyon from Milan.

The current restriction level for returning to Milan, Italy from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Milan, Italy from Lyon, France?

Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Milan from Lyon?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Milan, Italy regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 12/4/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Milan from Lyon here.

You can travel to Lyon from Milan 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lyon:

A bus is $90 (€75) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lyon costing on average $126 (€105).

The fastest way to get to Lyon from Milan is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Lyon can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 6 h 10 min   of travel time.

The Milan to Lyon distance is around 210 miles (339 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Lyon:

• Buses most often depart from Milan at Milan, Stazione Centrale and arrive in Lyon at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Lyon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Milan to Lyon tickets on Omio for $36 (€30).
• Travel with Air France for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France Milan to Lyon tickets on Omio for $126 (€105).

Before traveling from Milan to Lyon, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $36 (€30) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $126 (€105) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Milan to Lyon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.