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 €22 - €40 and takes 5h 9m.

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 34m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Novara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Novara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Zurich to Novara?

The distance between Zurich and Novara is 321 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 bus via Milan which takes 4h 57m and costs €23 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 bus via Milan which takes 4h 57m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Zurich to Novara bus arrive?

Zurich to Novara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 34m to drive from Zurich to Novara.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Novara?

There are 14+ 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 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.

Bus via Milan
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Novarabus N550 / ...
4h 57m
€24–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Novarabus FlixBus N474
5h 9m
€22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
5h 13m
€71–194
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Novaracar 291 km
3h 34m
€51–74
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 36m
€79–221
Bus via Rho
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Aresebus
6h 49m
€28–40

Zurich to Novara by bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Zürich to Novara via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Novara Nord via Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 5h 13m.

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