The average train between Novara and Lucerne takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara to Lucerne. 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 every 2 hours between Novara and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Novara to Lucerne? 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 Novara to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Lucerne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Novara to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Novara to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Novara and Lucerne is 179.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 4h 54m.