The average train between Novara and Lugano takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Novara to Lugano. 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 Lugano. 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 Lugano at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Lugano station via Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Novara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Novara Nord station.
Novara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Novara to Lugano train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Novara and Lugano is 67.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Novara Nord to Lugano via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 2h 31m.