The average train between Novara and Zurich takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Novara to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Busto Arsizio Nord and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Novara to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Zurich station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Novara to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Busto Arsizio Nord station.
Novara to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Novara to Zurich train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Novara and Zurich is 213.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Novara Nord to Zürich HB via Busto Arsizio Nord and Lugano in around 4h 51m.