The average train between Novara and Olten takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara to Olten. 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 Olten. 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 Olten at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 14m • 1 change

8h 15m • 1 change

5h 18m • 1 change

4h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Olten. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Olten station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Novara to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Olten station.
Book your Novara to Olten train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Novara and Olten is 218.7 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Olten via Domodossola in around 5h 7m.