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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Novara and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Novara Nord and arriving at Zürich HB via Busto Arsizio Nord and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Novara to Zurich?

The distance between Novara and Zurich is 266 km. The road distance is 290.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Zurich without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Novara to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Novara to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Novara to Zurich?

The best way to get from Novara to Zurich is to train via Lugano which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Novara to Zurich bus arrive?

Novara to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Novara to Zurich train arrive?

Novara to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Novara to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Zurich is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Novara to Zurich.

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

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

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

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Novara to Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Novara to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Luganotrain S50
2. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4h 51m
CHF 66–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novara to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
5h 5m
CHF 20–35
Drive 290.8 km
1. Drive from Novara to Zurichcar 290.8 km
3h 34m
CHF 47–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 10m
CHF 74–208
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain 2011 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 57m
CHF 56–104

Novara to Zurich by train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Novara Nord to Zürich HB via Busto Arsizio Nord and Lugano in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Novara to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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