Driving from Novara to Bern
Bern lies 190 km (118 mi) north-west of Novara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 232 km (144 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Novara | Bern | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Switzerland |
| Population | 101,916 | 121,631 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | 28100 | 3000–3030 |
What changes when you arrive in Bern
Crossing from Italy into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Novara to Bern
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Staying in Bern
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Common questions
How far is Bern from Novara?
190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Novara; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Novara to Bern by car?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Novara and Bern?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bern?
The Franc (CHF).
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.