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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Novara is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 50m.

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 €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Novara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Novara. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Novara - Piazza Garibaldi Lato Dogana - Stazione Rfi via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

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 which takes 3h 50m and costs €11 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ascona to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Novara bus from?

Ascona to Novara bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Brissago station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Novara?

The best way to get from Ascona to Novara is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Ascona to Novara bus arrive?

Ascona to Novara bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio 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 591+ hotels available in Novara.

Ascona to Novara - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 26 bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
3h 50m
€12–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ascona to Aronaferry 203
5h 29m
€15–20
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
2. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
3. Take the bus from Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria to Novara - Piazza Garibaldi Lato Dogana - Stazione Rfibus 15 / ...
5h 42m
€13–31
Drive 110.3 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Novaracar 110.3 km
1h 46m
€19–28

Ascona to Novara by bus and train

121Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Novara Nord via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Mendrisio, and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Ascona to Arona once a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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