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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Novara is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 13m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Novara?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Novara. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Novara, P.za Garibaldi via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Novara?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Novara. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Novara Nord via Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Zurich to Novara?

The distance between Zurich and Novara is 266 km. The road distance is 291 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Novara without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Zurich to Novara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Novara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Novara train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Novara?

The best way to get from Zurich to Novara is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Zurich to Novara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Novara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Novara?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 156+ hotels available in Novara.

Zurich to Novara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich 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 12m
€68–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N474
6h 13m
€26–48
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Novaracar 291 km
3h 33m
€51–73
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, 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
€79–219
Bus via Rho
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Aresebus
6h 53m
€28–40
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ZRH - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Dateo to Novaratrain
6h 59m
€109–330

Zurich to Novara by train

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Novara Nord via Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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