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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 8 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Novara to Locarno?

The distance between Novara and Locarno is 161 km. The road distance is 113.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Locarno without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Novara to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Locarno bus from?

Novara to Locarno bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, depart from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi station.

Where do I catch the Novara to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Novara to Locarno?

The best way to get from Novara to Locarno is to train via Milan which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 26 bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Novara to Locarno bus arrive?

Novara to Locarno bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, arrive at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria station.

Where does the Novara to Locarno train arrive?

Novara to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Novara to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Locarno is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Novara to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3043+ hotels available in Locarno.

Novara to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 26 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Novara to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain 2011 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 17m
CHF 41–119
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Luganotrain S50
2. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 20m
CHF 9–43
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 12
3. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
5h 20m
CHF 13–30
Drive 113.5 km
1. Drive from Novara to Locarnocar 113.5 km
1h 44m
CHF 19–27
Train #2
1. Take the train from Novara to Domodossolatrain Re
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain Re / ...
4h 15m
CHF 19–30

Novara to Locarno by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.6 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Novara to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi to Locarno, Debarcadero via Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 5h 20m.

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