- Must visit
Museo Faraggiana Ferrandi
Novara’s main museum, inside the castle, with archaeology, art, and local history collections that give an excellent introduction to the city and province.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Busto Arsizio to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Busto Arsizio to Novara will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 8 buses from Busto Arsizio to Novara, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 26 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 49 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Busto Arsizio to Novara run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 23:18. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Busto Arsizio to Novara.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:13PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
The table below shows live departures for Busto Arsizio to Novara buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:45 AM Olgiate Olona, Via Busto Fagnano (McDonald's) | 0h50 | 5:35 AM Novara, Piazza Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane) | 0h59 | 7:14 AM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Olgiate Olona, Via Busto Fagnano (McDonald's) | 1h15 | 8:50 AM Novara, Piazza Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Olgiate Olona, Via Busto Fagnano (McDonald's) | 0h55 | 9:20 AM Novara, Piazza Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Olgiate Olona, Via Busto Fagnano (McDonald's) | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Novara, Piazza Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Olgiate Olona, Via Busto Fagnano (McDonald's) | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Novara, Piazza Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TRENORD 287A | 10:10 PM Busto Arsizio Nord | 0h49 | 10:59 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TRENORD 291A | 11:10 PM Busto Arsizio Nord | 0h49 | 11:59 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Novara’s main museum, inside the castle, with archaeology, art, and local history collections that give an excellent introduction to the city and province.
Civic gallery housed in the Broletto, featuring modern and contemporary works with a strong local focus. A rewarding stop for art in a historic setting.
Museum section dedicated to archaeology and the area’s earliest history. Useful for understanding Novara from Roman times through later centuries.
Novara’s principal central square, framed by major civic landmarks. Ideal for orientation, people-watching, and experiencing the city’s historic core.
Historic center walking area around the Broletto, cathedral, and castle. Best choice for a self-guided walk covering Novara’s main monuments on foot.
The cathedral square, surrounded by key monuments and elegant urban space. A top stop for architecture, photos, and access to Novara’s religious center.
Paniscia novarese is Novara's signature risotto with rice, beans, cabbage, salami della duja and red wine, prized as a hearty farmhouse dish from the surrounding rice fields.
Salame della duja is a soft cured pork salami preserved in lard or fat, a historic Novara specialty once stored for winter and often served with rustic bread or polenta.
Gorgonzola, produced widely in the Novara area, is a famous blue cheese with creamy texture and bold flavor that reflects the region's long dairy tradition.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the countryside near Novara, known for refined Piedmontese cuisine, seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Historic, traditional restaurant in central Novara serving local Piedmont dishes in a classic setting, with strong focus on regional ingredients and wines.
Well-regarded casual venue for Novarese and Piedmont cooking, appreciated for hearty local specialties, risotto dishes and an unfussy atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy; hotels and dining cost less than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafes remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest in Italy. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Novara Ovest - Agognate -> Novara Centrale, Novara
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Most Busto Arsizio to Novara buses use the Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane) to Novara, Ovest - Agognate station pair, with some services arriving at Novara, Ovest - Agognate. Use this guide to compare Busto Arsizio and Novara bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane) is 2 km from Busto Arsizio city centre. Public transport options include:
Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane). ATMs are available at Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane).
Ticket office support is available at Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane).
Available at Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Busto Arsizio, Via Antonio Fogazzaro (Poste Italiane): Basic accessibility available for most vehicles.
Novara, Piazza Garibaldi is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara, Piazza Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes are in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Novara, Piazza Garibaldi. ATMs are available at Novara, Piazza Garibaldi.
Ticket office support is available at Novara, Piazza Garibaldi.
Available at Novara, Piazza Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara, Piazza Garibaldi: Station is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Novara, Ovest - Agognate is 3 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara, Ovest - Agognate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate. ATMs are available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate.
Ticket office support is available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate.
Available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate: Basic access with ramps.
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