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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Novara is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Novara is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Novara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Novara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Novara?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Parma and arriving at Novara. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Parma to Novara?

The distance between Parma and Novara is 172 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Novara without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Parma to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Novara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Parma to Novara train from?

Parma to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Novara?

The best way to get from Parma to Novara is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Parma to Novara bus arrive?

Parma to Novara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novara station.

Where does the Parma to Novara train arrive?

Parma to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Novara?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Novara is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Parma to Novara.

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

Book your Parma to Novara train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 645+ hotels available in Novara.

Parma to Novara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Novara by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain 2010 / ...
1h 55m
€19–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Novarabus FlixBus 507
3h 14m
€13–26
Night train
1. Take the night train from Parma to Novaranighttrain Ini
2h 36m
€16–35
Drive 177.8 km
1. Drive from Parma to Novaracar 177.8 km
1h 50m
€29–41
Train via Piacenza
1. Take the train from Parma to Piacenzatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Milano Forlaninitrain R38
3. Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Novaratrain S6
3h 51m
€14–72

Parma to Novara by train (Trenitalia)

235Weekly Trains

1h 55mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.4 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Novara, Italy?

You can take a train from Parma to Novara via Milano Centrale in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Novara 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 14m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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