The average train between Bologna and Novara takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Novara at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. 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 Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
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 and Trenitalia.
The distance between Bologna and Novara is 238.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Novara via Milano Centrale in around 2h 4m.