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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Novara is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Novara is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Novara?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Novara. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Novara Nord via Zürich HB, Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Novara?

The distance between Switzerland and Novara is 268 km. The road distance is 291 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Novara without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Switzerland to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Novara train from?

Switzerland to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Novara?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Novara is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Switzerland to Novara train arrive?

Switzerland to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Novara?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Novara is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Switzerland to Novara.

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

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Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 591+ hotels available in Novara.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Novara by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
5h 45m
€49–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus Vieste
6h 8m
€26–44
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Novaracar 291 km
3h 33m
€50–72
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Novara Nordtrain
3h 35m
€87–225
Bus via Rho
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Aresebus
6h 39m
€28–40

Switzerland to Novara by train

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Distance: 267.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Novara, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Novara Nord via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Novara via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 8m.

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