The average train between Bologna and Novara takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 Bologna and Novara. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Novara at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Novara. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Novara station via Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Bologna to Novara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Novara train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Novara station.
Book your Bologna to Novara train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Bologna and Novara is 238.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Novara via Rho-Fiera Milano in around 1h 40m.