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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Novara and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Novara Nord and arriving at Lugano via Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Novara to Lugano?

The distance between Novara and Lugano is 101 km. The road distance is 89.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 11.

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

The bus from Novara to Lugano takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Novara to Lugano bus from?

Novara to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Novara station.

Where do I catch the Novara to Lugano train from?

Novara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Novara Nord station.

Train or bus from Novara to Lugano?

The best way to get from Novara to Lugano is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Novara to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Novara to Lugano train arrive?

Novara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Busto Arsizio Nord station.

Can I drive from Novara to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Lugano is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Novara to Lugano.

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

Book your Novara to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7152+ hotels available in Lugano.

Novara to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Novara to Lugano by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Novara to Luganobus FlixBus N474
2h 20m
CHF 6–11
Train
1. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain R27
2. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Luganotrain S50
2h 31m
CHF 6–8
Drive 89.3 km
1. Drive from Novara to Luganocar 89.3 km
1h 23m
CHF 15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Novara, P.za Garibaldi to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
3h 16m
CHF 12–22

Novara to Lugano by bus

7Weekly Buses

2h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novara to Lugano.

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Distance: 101.5 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Novara to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–11 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novara Nord to Lugano via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 2h 31m.

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