- Must visit
Museo Faraggiana Ferrandi
Novara’s main museum, inside the castle, with archaeology, art, and local history collections that give an excellent introduction to the city and province.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€35
Fastest journey on Sep 05
9 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
10 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 05
7
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Novara will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 7 buses from Rome to Novara, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 10 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 11 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Novara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €441.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €441 Average price | €158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Novara:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Novara costing on average €64.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Novara costing on average €441.
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €158 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €100. The journey takes 9h 43m versus 6h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 11h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 08:16PM | Duration 13h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:39PM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 12h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 13h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 14h44 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 14h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 12h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 12h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Novara buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h19 | 8:04 AM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h00 | 8:45 AM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h24 | 12:09 PM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 2 transfers | |
054 · 084 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 7:45 AM Novara, Largo Giulio Pastore | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 12h34 | 12:09 PM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 12h45 | 12:20 PM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h30 | 12:20 PM Novara, Ovest - Agognate | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Rome | 11h09 | 3:39 PM Novara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Rome | 11h09 | 4:39 PM Novara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Novara run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 8h 23m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 23m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Novara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Novara trip today.
Novara’s main museum, inside the castle, with archaeology, art, and local history collections that give an excellent introduction to the city and province.
Civic gallery housed in the Broletto, featuring modern and contemporary works with a strong local focus. A rewarding stop for art in a historic setting.
Museum section dedicated to archaeology and the area’s earliest history. Useful for understanding Novara from Roman times through later centuries.
Novara’s principal central square, framed by major civic landmarks. Ideal for orientation, people-watching, and experiencing the city’s historic core.
Historic center walking area around the Broletto, cathedral, and castle. Best choice for a self-guided walk covering Novara’s main monuments on foot.
The cathedral square, surrounded by key monuments and elegant urban space. A top stop for architecture, photos, and access to Novara’s religious center.
Paniscia novarese is Novara's signature risotto with rice, beans, cabbage, salami della duja and red wine, prized as a hearty farmhouse dish from the surrounding rice fields.
Salame della duja is a soft cured pork salami preserved in lard or fat, a historic Novara specialty once stored for winter and often served with rustic bread or polenta.
Gorgonzola, produced widely in the Novara area, is a famous blue cheese with creamy texture and bold flavor that reflects the region's long dairy tradition.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the countryside near Novara, known for refined Piedmontese cuisine, seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Historic, traditional restaurant in central Novara serving local Piedmont dishes in a classic setting, with strong focus on regional ingredients and wines.
Well-regarded casual venue for Novarese and Piedmont cooking, appreciated for hearty local specialties, risotto dishes and an unfussy atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy; hotels and dining cost less than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafes remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest in Italy. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Novara Ovest - Agognate -> Novara Centrale, Novara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Novara by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Novara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Novara buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Novara, Ovest - Agognate station pair, with some services arriving at Novara, Largo Giulio Pastore. Use this guide to compare Rome and Novara bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Novara, Ovest - Agognate is 3 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara, Ovest - Agognate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate. ATMs are available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate.
Ticket office support is available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate.
Available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara, Ovest - Agognate: Basic access with ramps.
Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest) is 5 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest). ATMs are available at Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest).
Ticket office support is available at Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest).
Available at Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara, A4 (in direzione ovest): Basic accessibility features including ramps.
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