What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Novara?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Novara is to ferry and bus which costs €17 - €23 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Novara?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Novara is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Novara?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Novara. However, there are services departing from Solduno and arriving at Novara via Locarno and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ascona to Novara?

The distance between Ascona and Novara is 128 km. The road distance is 110.3 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Novara without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Novara without a car is to train via Mendrisio which takes 3h 51m and costs €11 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Novara?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ascona to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Novara train from?

Ascona to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Ascona to Novara train arrive?

Ascona to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Novara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Novara is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ascona to Novara.

Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 571+ hotels available in Novara.

Ascona to Novara - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Novara by train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mendrisio
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
3h 51m
€12–36
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ascona to Aronaferry 203
2. Take the bus from Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria to Novara - Autostazionebus 51
6h 4m
€17–22
Drive 110.3 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Novaracar 110.3 km
1h 46m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain 2010 / ...
4h 11m
€48–83

Ascona to Novara by bus and train

128Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Novara, Italy?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Novara Nord via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno, Mendrisio, and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 3h 51m.

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