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 40 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 49m.

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 50 - 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 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Rho-Fiera Milano station.

Train 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 fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Novara to Olten train arrive?

Novara to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Olten 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?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 403+ 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 64–117
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novara to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
5h 49m
CHF 40–63
Drive 306.6 km
1. Drive from Novara to Oltencar 306.6 km
3h 39m
CHF 50–72
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 92–261
Train via Domodossola
1. Take the train from Novara to Domodossolatrain Re
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Oltentrain Ec
5h 14m
CHF 55–217
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Castionetrain S50
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Oltentrain Ir26
7h 33m
CHF 68–100
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
6h 58m
CHF 67–271
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 32m
CHF 122–372

Novara to Olten by train (Trenitalia)

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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, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day.

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