Driving from Lausanne to Novara
Novara lies 194 km (121 mi) south-east of Lausanne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 237 km (147 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lausanne | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Italy |
| Population | 139,111 | 101,916 |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 1001–1019 | 28100 |
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 car hire from Lausanne to Novara
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Staying in Novara
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Common questions
How far is Novara from Lausanne?
194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lausanne; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Novara by car?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lausanne 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.