There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Novara by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
2h 37m€130–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Novarabus FlixBus 507 / ...
4h 49m€23–35Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
5h 31m€99–138Drive 272.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Novaracar 272.2 km
3h 7m€49–71Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
4h 3m€78–217
Geneva to Novara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Novara is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Novara is to fly and train which takes 2h 37m and costs €130 - €310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Novara. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Novara. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Novara via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Geneva and Novara is 317 km. The road distance is 272.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Novara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Geneva to Novara, including transfers.
Geneva to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Novara is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Novara, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Novara twice daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Novara via Domodossola in around 5h 31m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–300
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–480
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Dateo to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novara station.
Geneva to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Novara is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Geneva to Novara.
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Book your Geneva to Novara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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