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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Novara is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Novara is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Novara?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Novara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Novara?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Novara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Novara via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Novara?

The distance between Basel and Novara is 382 km. The road distance is 349.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Novara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €23 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Basel to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Novara bus from?

Basel to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Novara train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Novara?

The best way to get from Basel to Novara is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Novara bus arrive?

Basel to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Novara train arrive?

Basel to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Basel to Novara?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Novara is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Basel to Novara.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Novara?

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Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 591+ hotels available in Novara.

Basel to Novara - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Novara by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus Vieste
5h 50m
€23–39
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
6h 16m
€31–135
Drive 349.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Novaracar 349.5 km
4h 4m
€60–86
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4h 45m
€105–265
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
6h 23m
€37–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Castione to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
7h 41m
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BSL - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
7h 20m
€108–282
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
7h 6m
€83–241

Basel to Novara by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Novara via Brig and Domodossola in around 6h 16m.

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