- 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
$13
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Asti to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Asti to Novara will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
It's difficult to get from Asti to Novara without transferring at least once.










Trains from Asti to Novara run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 4:13 AM |
Last train 8:56 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Asti to Novara trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 2112 · Regionale Veloce 2015 | 5:50 AM Asti station | 2h13 | 8:03 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2113 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 11254 | 6:07 AM Asti station | 1h45 | 7:52 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
SFM6 26604 · Regionale Veloce 2005 | 6:10 AM Asti station | 2h02 | 8:12 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2357 · Regionale TRENORD 10028 · Regionale TRENORD 11256 | 6:54 AM Asti station | 1h58 | 8:52 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2114 · Regionale Veloce 2017 | 6:54 AM Asti station | 2h09 | 9:03 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2116 · Regionale Veloce 2019 | 7:54 AM Asti station | 2h09 | 10:03 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 500+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale Veloce 2020 | 8:07 AM Asti station | 2h47 | 10:54 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2118 · SFM2 26210 · Regionale 11395 | 8:54 AM Asti station | 2h55 | 11:49 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2118+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 2022 | 8:54 AM Asti station | 3h00 | 11:54 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 2024 | 10:00 AM Asti station | 2h54 | 12:54 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2122 · Regionale Veloce 2025 | 10:54 AM Asti station | 2h09 | 1:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 2027 | 11:54 AM Asti station | 2h09 | 2:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 2027 · Regionale 11520 | 11:54 AM Asti station | 2h33 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2106 · Regionale Veloce 2029 | 12:54 PM Asti station | 2h09 | 3:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2106 · Regionale Veloce 2029 · Regionale 11522 | 12:54 PM Asti station | 2h33 | 3:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale Veloce 2029 | 1:01 PM Asti station | 2h02 | 3:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale Veloce 2029 · Regionale 11522 | 1:01 PM Asti station | 2h26 | 3:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 515+ SFM2 26218 · Regionale 11328 | 1:15 PM Asti station | 2h34 | 3:49 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2128 · Regionale Veloce 2031 | 1:54 PM Asti station | 2h09 | 4:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 2031 | 2:01 PM Asti station | 2h02 | 4:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2130 · Regionale Veloce 2033 | 2:54 PM Asti station | 2h09 | 5:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2130 · Regionale Veloce 2033 · Regionale 11526 | 2:54 PM Asti station | 2h33 | 5:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2133 · Regionale 11274 · Regionale 11528 | 4:07 PM Asti station | 2h20 | 6:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2133 · Regionale 11274 | 4:07 PM Asti station | 1h45 | 5:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2135 · Regionale 11276 · Regionale 11530 | 5:07 PM Asti station | 2h20 | 7:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2135 · Regionale 11276 | 5:07 PM Asti station | 1h45 | 6:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
SFM6 26626 · Regionale Veloce 2059 | 5:10 PM Asti station | 2h25 | 7:35 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2137 · Regionale TRENORD 11278 | 6:07 PM Asti station | 1h45 | 7:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2139 · Regionale 11280 | 7:07 PM Asti station | 1h45 | 8:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2141 · Regionale 11282 | 8:07 PM Asti station | 1h45 | 9:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2142 · Regionale Veloce 2045 | 8:54 PM Asti station | 2h09 | 11:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Asti to Novara by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Novara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Asti to Novara trains use the Asti to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Vignale. Use this guide to compare Asti and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Asti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Tacabanda, Osteria del Diavolo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Asti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Asti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Asti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Asti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Asti: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palio, Hotel Aleramo, Hotel Lis.
Novara is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Marechiaro, Osteria del Gallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Novara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Novara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Novara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Novara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cavour, Hotel La Bussola, Hotel Croce di Malta.
Vignale is 4 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Vignale has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Vignale.
ATMs are available at Vignale.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vignale.
Novara Nord is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Novara Nord.
ATMs are available at Novara Nord.
Available at Novara Nord: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Novara Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara Nord.
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