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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Olten is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Olten. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at Olten via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Novara to Olten?

The distance between Novara and Olten is 353 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Olten without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Novara to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Olten train from?

Novara to Olten train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Busto Arsizio Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Novara to Olten?

The best way to get from Novara to Olten is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Novara to Olten train arrive?

Novara to Olten train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Novara to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Olten is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Novara to Olten.

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

Book your Novara to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

Novara to Olten - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Novara to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Oltentrain Ec
5h 7m
CHF 64–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arese to Olten Stationbus
8h 26m
CHF 30–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Novara to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 39–70
Drive 306.6 km
1. Drive from Novara to Oltencar 306.6 km
3h 39m
CHF 48–69
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 13m
CHF 94–220
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Bellinzonatrain S50
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
5h 39m
CHF 47–94
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 81–188
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Dateotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
7h 17m
CHF 107–281

Novara to Olten by train (Trenitalia)

3Weekly Trains

5h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.4 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Olten 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Arese to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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