The average train between Locarno and Novara takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Novara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Locarno and Novara. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Locarno is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Novara at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Mendrisio and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Locarno to Novara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Novara. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Novara station via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Locarno to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Novara Nord station.
Book your Locarno to Novara train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Locarno and Novara is 81.7 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Novara Nord via Mendrisio and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 3h 23m.