- 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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Novara will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 72 trains from Milan to Novara, including 65 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 39 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 Milan to Novara run on average 70 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by bus.
There are 53 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 53 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Novara.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Novara trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 2010 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 5:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2010 · Regionale 11504 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 6:54 AM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2012 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 6:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24614 | 6:19 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h53 | 7:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 1211 | 6:24 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 7:25 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24614 | 6:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 7:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2052 | 6:45 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h35 | 7:20 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24616 | 6:49 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h53 | 7:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2213 | 6:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 7:55 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 798 | 6:58 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h02 | 8:00 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24616 · Regionale 11506 | 6:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h55 | 7:54 AM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24616 | 6:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 7:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2014 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 7:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24618 | 7:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 8:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2217 | 7:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 8:49 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24600 | 7:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 8:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2016 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 8:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24602 | 8:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 9:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2223 | 8:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24604 | 8:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 9:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 9:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24606 | 9:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 10:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2229 | 9:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 10:49 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24608 | 9:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 10:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2020 | 10:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h39 | 10:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24630 | 10:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 11:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2231 | 10:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24632 | 10:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 11:42 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2022 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24634 | 11:29 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 12:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2235 | 11:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 12:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24636 | 11:59 AM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 12:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2024 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 12:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2424 · Regionale 11523 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 2:23 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24638 | 12:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 1:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2241 | 12:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 1:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24640 | 12:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 1:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2026 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 1:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2026 · Regionale 11520 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24642 · Regionale 11520 | 1:26 PM Milano Villapizzone | 1h01 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24642 · Regionale 11520 | 1:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24642 | 1:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 2:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2245 | 1:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24644 | 1:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 2:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2028 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 2:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24646 · Regionale 11522 | 2:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 3:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24646 | 2:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 3:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2249 | 2:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24648 | 2:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 3:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2030 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 3:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24650 | 3:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 4:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2255 | 3:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24652 | 3:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 4:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2032 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 4:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24654 · Regionale 11526 | 4:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 5:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24654 | 4:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 5:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2259 | 4:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 5:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24656 | 4:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 5:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2004 | 5:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h36 | 5:46 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2034 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 5:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2263 | 5:24 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 6:25 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24658 · Regionale 11528 | 5:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 6:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24658 | 5:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 6:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2056 | 5:45 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h35 | 6:20 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2265 | 5:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 6:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24660 | 5:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 6:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2006 | 6:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h36 | 6:46 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2036 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 6:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2269 | 6:24 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 7:25 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24662 · Regionale 11530 | 6:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 7:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24662 | 6:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 7:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2058 | 6:45 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h35 | 7:20 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2273 | 6:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 7:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24688 | 6:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 7:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2038 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 7:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2277 | 7:24 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h01 | 8:25 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24690 | 7:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 8:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2279 | 7:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 8:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24692 | 7:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 8:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2040 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 8:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24694 | 8:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 9:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2283 | 8:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h55 | 9:49 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24696 | 8:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 9:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2042 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 9:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24698 | 9:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 10:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24676 | 9:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 10:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 33456 | 10:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0h42 | 10:47 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24678 | 10:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 11:12 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24680 | 10:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 11:42 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24682 | 11:29 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 12:12 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24684 | 11:59 PM Milano Certosa | 0h43 | 12:42 AM Novara station | 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Novara trains use the Milano Porta Garibaldi to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Novara Nord. Use this guide to compare Milan and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
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.
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.
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.
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