The average train between Madrid and Novara takes 24h 25m and the fastest train takes 23h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Novara. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Novara at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Novara. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Novara station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
Madrid to Novara train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Novara train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Novara station.
Book your Madrid to Novara train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Novara is 1,146.9 km. The road distance is 1,601 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Novara via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 15h 36m.