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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Novara will cost around RM 99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only RM 98.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 4 trains from Bologna to Novara, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.

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Trains from Bologna to Novara run on average 75 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at RM 20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price RM 20 |
Trains per day 75 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Novara.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Novara trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9904 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9966 | 8:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 10:41 AM Rho Fiera | 0 transfersDirect | |
9968 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 11:41 AM Rho Fiera | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9972 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9974 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9976 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9978 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 3:41 PM Rho Fiera | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9982 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9986 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9990 | 7:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 9:41 PM Rho Fiera | 0 transfersDirect | |
9944 | 8:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 9:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9994 | 9:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 10:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Novara Railway Station -> Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Novara
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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 Bologna to Novara trains use the Bologna Centrale to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Vignale. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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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