Geneva to Novara by bus
Novara lies 209 km (130 mi) south-east of Geneva, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h including stops, over roughly 255 km (159 mi) of road.
| Geneva | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Italy |
| Population | 201,741 | 101,916 |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Novara
Crossing from Switzerland into Italy: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Geneva to Novara
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Staying in Novara
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Common questions
How far is Novara from Geneva?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Geneva; by road roughly 255 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Novara by bus?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Geneva and Novara?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Novara?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.