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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Novara is to train and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Novara is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €90 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Novara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Novara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 14m.

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 Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Messina to Novara?

The distance between Messina and Novara is 1055 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 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Novara train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Novara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Novara train arrive?

Messina to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

Book your Messina to Novara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 642+ hotels available in Novara.

Messina to Novara - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Messina to Novara by ferry, plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane REG - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
5h 38m
€91–188
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
6h 36m
€33–172
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain
11h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Novarabus N597
18h 14m
€95–160
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain 2010 / ...
18h 17m
€123–227
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
6h 43m
€76–192
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 47m
€56–258
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
7h 4m
€52–177
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
7h 3m
€69–224
Bus via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus Itabus
21h 10m
€91–169
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Novaracar
12h 8m
€202–302

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

26Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Novara.

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Distance: 1,055.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Novara once daily. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 18h 14m.

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