The average train between Parma and Novara takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma to Novara. 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 4 hours between Parma and Novara. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Novara at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Novara. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Novara station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Parma to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Novara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Novara station.
Book your Parma to Novara train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Parma and Novara is 151.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Novara via Milano Centrale in around 2h 23m.