The average train between Zurich and Novara takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 17m • 2 changesWant 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Busto Arsizio Nord station via Lugano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
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 Trenord, arrive at Busto Arsizio Nord station.
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The distance between Zurich and Novara is 213.5 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Novara Nord via Lugano and Busto Arsizio Nord in around 5h 16m.