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Travel from Milan to Lyon by train in 7 hours
If you want to know more about the journey from Milan to Lyon by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Milan to Lyon by train is 10 hours 33 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 7 hours. Around 19 trains per day travel the 211 miles (340 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Lyon. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling on a Trenitalia service for all or at least part of your journey to Lyon.
Book train tickets from Milan to Lyon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £63.11. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Milan to Lyon by train
It takes an average of 10h 33m to travel from Milan to Lyon by train, over a distance of around 211 miles (340 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Milan to Lyon and tickets for this journey start from £63.11 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:09 | |
| Departure station | Milan | |
| Arrival station | Lyon | |
| Journey time | From 7h 0m | |
| Distance | 211 miles (340 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £63.11 | |
| Train and bus operators | Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus |
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Trenitalia trains from Milan 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 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 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.