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 €27 - €50 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 €60 - €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 Autostrada 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 Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Novara?

The distance between Basel and Novara is 330 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 train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Novara bus arrive?

Basel to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Novara train arrive?

Basel to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola 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 167+ 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 train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
5h 40m
€95–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novara Autostradabus Vieste
5h 50m
€27–46
Drive 349.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Novaracar 349.5 km
4h 4m
€61–87
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
€109–303
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 42m
€40–181
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Castione to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
7h 41m
€85–122
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
6h 55m
€108–292
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BSL - MXP
7h 26m
€73–191

Basel to Novara by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Novara via Domodossola in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Novara Autostrada via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 50m.

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