The average train between Novara and Basel takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara to Basel. 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 3 times a day between Novara and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Basel. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Basel station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Novara to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Novara to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Novara and Basel is 248.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Basel SBB via Domodossola in around 5h 43m.