There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Novara by train, 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- Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain Trenord
- Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Novara Nordtrain R27 / ...
2h 32m€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus Vieste
2h 40m€10–31Drive 88.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to Novaracar 88.2 km
1h 24m€16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train Trenord
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Novara, P.za Garibaldibus flibco
3h 34m€17–19
Lugano to Novara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Novara is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Novara is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Novara. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Novara. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Novara Nord via Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Lugano and Novara is 89 km. The road distance is 88.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Novara without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lugano to Novara, including transfers.
Lugano to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Novara train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Novara is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €35 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Novara, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Novara Nord via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Novara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +39 (0) 0882 - 228960
- Website
- ferroviedelgargano.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- ferroviedelgargano.com
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Novara, P.za Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Novara train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Busto Arsizio Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Novara is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Lugano to Novara.
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