Explore Lyon to Malpensa Airport by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Lyon to Malpensa Airport aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Lyon and Malpensa Airport: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$161.91, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Lyon to Malpensa Airport daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Malpensa Airport on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 11 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:38: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:38: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:50: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:38: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 3 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Lyon to Malpensa Airport

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 46 minutes, crossing a total distance of 299 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Lyon to Malpensa Airport trains

Tickets for travel to Malpensa Airport along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Lyon to Malpensa Airport travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Malpensa Airport.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Lyon to Malpensa Airport by train?

The total distance between Lyon and Malpensa Airport by train is 299 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Lyon to Malpensa Airport?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$161.91. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Lyon to Malpensa Airport train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 4 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Lyon to Malpensa Airport by train?

The fastest journey time is 5 hours and 46 minutes.