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 13 - SFr 20.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Novara, P.za Garibaldi and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

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 89 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 train which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Novara to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Lugano bus from?

Novara to Lugano bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Novara, P.za Garibaldi 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 train which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 18 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Novara to Lugano bus arrive?

Novara to Lugano bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 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?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Novara to Lugano - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Novara to Lugano 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
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Novara, P.za Garibaldi to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 470 / ...
3h 10m
CHF 11–17
Drive 89.3 km
1. Drive from Novara to Luganocar 89.3 km
1h 23m
CHF 14–20

Novara to Lugano by train

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Distance: 89.3 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Novara Nord to Lugano via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Novara, P.za Garibaldi to Lugano via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Milan in around 3h 10m.

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