The average train between Zurich and Novara takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 2 hours between Zurich and Novara. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Novara at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Novara? 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 Zurich to Novara. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Novara station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Zurich to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Novara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Busto Arsizio Nord station.
Book your Zurich to Novara train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zurich and Novara is 213.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Novara Nord via Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 5h 12m.