The average train between Novara and Locarno takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Novara to Locarno. 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 Novara and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Busto Arsizio Nord and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Locarno station via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Novara to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Busto Arsizio Nord station.
Novara to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Novara to Locarno train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Novara and Locarno is 81.7 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Novara Nord to Locarno via Busto Arsizio Nord and Mendrisio in around 2h 55m.