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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 54m.

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 75.

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 Nord and arriving at Olten via Busto Arsizio Nord and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Novara to Olten?

The distance between Novara and Olten is 304 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 via Bellinzona which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 or fly from Novara to Olten?

The best way to get from Novara to Olten is to train via Bellinzona which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 230 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 384+ hotels available in Olten.

Novara to Olten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Bellinzonatrain S50
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
5h 39m
CHF 47–189
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
7h 54m
CHF 39–63
Drive 306.6 km
1. Drive from Novara to Oltencar 306.6 km
3h 39m
CHF 50–71
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
4h 8m
CHF 91–260
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain 2015 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Oltentrain Ec
5h 58m
CHF 61–120
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 82–230
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 12m
CHF 107–332

Novara to Olten by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Novara Nord to Olten via Busto Arsizio Nord and Bellinzona in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day.

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