- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novara to Milan will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 67 trains that leave Novara for Milan on Fri, Jul 24, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
S6 TRENORD 24637 · S5 TRENORD 24539
S6 TRENORD 24677 · S5 TRENORD 24579
Regionale Veloce 2005
Regionale Veloce 2031
S6 TRENORD 24641 · S5 TRENORD 24543
InterCityNotte 797
Regionale Veloce 2005
Regionale Veloce 2003
Regionale Veloce 2055
Regionale Veloce 2059Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Milan:
A bus is $0.11 (€0.11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara to Milan costing on average $6 (€6).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 51m.
The journey is about 15m faster (40m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $10 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€6) vs $16 (€16)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity Notte, Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Novara to Milan trains for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2214 | 6:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 7:05 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24603 · S5 TRENORD 24519 | 6:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 7:12 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2218 | 6:39 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 7:35 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2001 | 6:45 AM Novara station | 0h43 | 7:28 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2013 | 7:05 AM Novara station | 0h40 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2222 | 7:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 8:05 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2003 | 7:14 AM Novara station | 0h37 | 7:51 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24607 · S5 TRENORD 24523 | 7:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 8:12 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11509 · Regionale Veloce 2015 | 7:24 AM Vignale | 1h21 | 8:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2053 | 7:33 AM Novara station | 0h42 | 8:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 1224 | 7:39 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 8:35 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2015 | 8:05 AM Novara station | 0h40 | 8:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2226 | 8:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 9:05 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2005 | 8:14 AM Novara station | 0h37 | 8:51 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 11511 · Regionale Veloce 2055 | 8:24 AM Vignale | 0h51 | 9:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2055 | 8:38 AM Novara station | 0h37 | 9:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2017 | 9:05 AM Novara station | 0h40 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2232 | 9:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 10:05 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24629 · S5 TRENORD 24531 | 9:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 10:12 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2019 | 10:05 AM Novara station | 0h40 | 10:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2236 | 10:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 11:05 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24633 · S5 TRENORD 24535 | 10:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 11:12 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
S6 TRENORD 24635 · S5 TRENORD 24537 | 10:48 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 11:42 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2240 | 11:09 AM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 12:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24637 · S5 TRENORD 24539 | 11:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 12:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2023 | 12:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2244 | 12:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 1:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24641 · S5 TRENORD 24543 | 12:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 1:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2025 | 1:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2246 | 1:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 2:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24645 · S5 TRENORD 24547 | 1:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 2:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2027 | 2:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2250 | 2:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 3:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24649 · S5 TRENORD 24551 | 2:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 3:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11523 · Regionale Veloce 2029 | 2:24 PM Vignale | 1h21 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11520 · Autobus TRENORD 1533A · Regionale TRENORD 10233 | 2:28 PM Vignale | 2h52 | 5:20 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2029 | 3:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2254 | 3:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 4:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24653 · S5 TRENORD 24555 | 3:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 4:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 | 4:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2260 | 4:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 5:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24687 · S5 TRENORD 24559 | 4:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 5:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11527 · Regionale Veloce 2033 | 4:24 PM Vignale | 1h21 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2033 | 5:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2266 | 5:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 6:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24691 · S5 TRENORD 24563 | 5:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 6:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2035 | 6:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2270 | 6:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 7:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24695 · S5 TRENORD 24567 | 6:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 7:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11531 · Regionale Veloce 2037 | 6:24 PM Vignale | 1h21 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2037 | 7:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2276 | 7:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 8:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 11533 · Regionale Veloce 2059 | 7:24 PM Vignale | 0h51 | 8:15 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2059 | 7:37 PM Novara station | 0h38 | 8:15 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2039 | 8:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2280 | 8:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 9:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24673 · S5 TRENORD 24575 | 8:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 9:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11535 · Regionale Veloce 2041 | 8:24 PM Vignale | 1h21 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2041 | 9:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2284 | 9:09 PM Novara Nord | 0h56 | 10:05 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24677 · S5 TRENORD 24579 | 9:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 10:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2043 | 10:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 TRENORD 24681 · S5 TRENORD 24583 | 10:18 PM Novara station | 0h54 | 11:12 PM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2045 | 11:05 PM Novara station | 0h40 | 11:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
S6 TRENORD 24613 · S5 TRENORD 24515 | 5:18 AM Novara station | 0h54 | 6:12 AM Milano Certosa | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2011 | 6:05 AM Novara station | 0h40 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Novara to Milan run on average 78 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by bus.
There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€6) |
Trains per day 78 |
Direct trains 69 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Novara to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Novara to Milan trains use the Novara to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Centrale. Use this guide to compare Novara and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 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 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.
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