How to travel from Milan to Lyon

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

Can I enter France if coming from Italy?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is fully 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:

• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

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 7/24/21; 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 between Milan and Lyon.

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 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• 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 7/25/21. 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.

There are 2 ways that you can travel to Lyon from Milan. You can take a flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lyon is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $37 (€30) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

Taking a bus is usually $161 (€129) less than taking a flight to Lyon, which costs on average $198 (€159) for the same trip.

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, going by bus can take 6 h 15 min   on average.

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

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

• Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Milan to Lyon depart from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Most travelers take a bus from Milan, Stazione Centrale to Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Lyon:

• You can go to Lyon from Milan by plane with Air France. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $198 (€159) with Air France from Milan to Lyon on Omio.
• You can take a bus from Milan to Lyon with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€30) with Flixbus from Milan to Lyon.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lyon from Milan.

When planning your trip from Milan to Lyon, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost $198 (€159) one way on average.
• Bus tickets cost on average $37 (€30) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Milan to Lyon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.