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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Novara is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Novara is to bus and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Novara?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Novara. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Novara?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Novara. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Novara via Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

How far is it from Messina to Novara?

The distance between Messina and Novara is 1169 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Novara without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Messina to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Novara bus from?

Messina to Novara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Novara train from?

Messina to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Novara?

The best way to get from Messina to Novara is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 18h 21m.

Where does the Messina to Novara bus arrive?

Messina to Novara bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Novara train arrive?

Messina to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Novara?

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Messina to Novara - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Novara by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
5h 43m
€62–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus Vieste
19h 55m
€43–122
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Rho-Fieratrain 8134
11h 57m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Novaracar
12h 8m
€192–292
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
5h 29m
€46–206
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane REG - MXP
5h 40m
€90–293
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain
6h 26m
€64–221
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Novaratrain
6h 35m
€52–154
Train, bus to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Coffa Strada Statale 514bus
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CIY - LIN
4. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
8h 37m
€110–324
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain 96704
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Novaratrain S6 / ...
18h 21m
€69–98

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

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Distance: 1,168.8 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Novara, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 19h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Novara via Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 18h 21m.

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