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Compare train, bus, and flight for Novara to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $474 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Novara to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Novara to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Zurich:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara to Zurich costing on average $109.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Novara to Zurich costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Novara to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Novara to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10 AM 9h10 Novara 7:20 PM Zurich $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:10 AM 9h10 Novara 7:20 PM Zurich $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:10 AM 9h10 Novara 7:20 PM Zurich $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Zurich:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara to Zurich costing on average $109.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Novara to Zurich costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Novara and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Novara station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Novara, Ovest - Agognate and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Swiss, ITA, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, AJet, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Smartwings to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Zurich by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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