There are 7 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
3h 44m€94–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€29–74Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
6h 13m€71–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Milan425.5 km
4h 27mDrive 425.5 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milancar 425.5 km
4h 27m€66–96Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
2h 3m€59–182Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Milano, San Donato M3bus 1420
8h 13m€53–92
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan is to bus which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan is to fly and train which takes 2h 3m and costs €55 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Milano Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Milan is 335 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Milan, Italy?
Lufthansa, Air France, and Air Dolomiti fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €470–700
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Milan.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Milan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.