The average train between Novara and Stresa takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara to Stresa. 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 4 times a day between Novara and Stresa. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Stresa at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Arona and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Stresa station via Arona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Novara to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Arona station.
The distance between Novara and Stresa is 49 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Novara to Arona hourly. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 49 min.