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 €30 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

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?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Novara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Novara?

The distance between Basel and Novara is 456 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 via Milan which takes 5h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 Onebus, depart from Basel 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 or bus from Basel to Novara?

The best way to get from Basel to Novara is to bus via Milan which takes 5h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Novara bus arrive?

Basel to Novara bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Novara?

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Where can I stay near Novara?

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

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

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Bus via Milan
best
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus N550 / ...
5h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Novarabus FlixBus N474
6h 24m
€30–55
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
5h 29m
€101–285
Drive 349.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Novaracar 349.5 km
4h 4m
€62–89
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 50m
€106–298
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 29m
€40–198
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 45m
€84–121
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 59m
€118–382

Basel to Novara by train

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Distance: 455.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Basel to Novara via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Novara via Domodossola in around 5h 29m.

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