The average train between Lugano and Novara takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano 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 Lugano and Novara. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Novara at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Novara. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Novara station via Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Lugano to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Novara Nord station.
Book your Lugano to Novara train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Lugano and Novara is 67.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Novara Nord via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 2h 34m.