The average train between Varese and Novara takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Varese 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 hourly between Varese and Novara. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Novara at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Novara. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Novara station via Busto Arsizio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Varese to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Novara train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Novara Nord station.
Book your Varese to Novara train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Varese and Novara is 44.5 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Novara Nord via Busto Arsizio Nord in around 1h 40m.