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Take the train from Milan Central Station to Lyon in 4 hours 44 minutes
If you want to travel from Milan Central Station to Lyon by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Milan Central Station to Lyon by train to take around 8 hours 53 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 14 trains per day running on this route, which spans 212 miles (341 km). There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Lyon. Trenitalia trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Lyon.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Milan Central Station to Lyon start from £29.59 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Milan Central Station to Lyon by train
It takes an average of 8h 53m to travel from Milan Central Station to Lyon by train, over a distance of around 212 miles (341 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Milan Central Station to Lyon and tickets for this journey start from £29.59 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:43 | |
| Departure station | Milan Central Station | |
| Arrival station | Lyon | |
| Journey time | From 4h 44m | |
| Distance | 212 miles (341 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £29.59 | |
| Train and bus operators | Itabus, Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus |
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Trenitalia trains from Milan Central Station to Lyon
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Cheap train tickets from Milan Central Station to Lyon
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Milan Central Station to Lyon by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.