- 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 Pavia to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pavia to Novara will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 trains from Pavia to Novara, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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 Pavia to Novara run on average 63 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 63 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Pavia to Novara.
The table below shows live departures for Pavia to Novara trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10692 · Regionale 11282 | 8:38 PM Pavia station | 1h14 | 9:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10782 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale Veloce 33456 | 8:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h00 | 10:47 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale Veloce 33456 | 9:00 PM Pavia station | 1h47 | 10:47 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3044 · S1 TRENORD 24174 · S6 TRENORD 24676 | 9:00 PM Pavia station | 1h42 | 10:42 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24376 · S6 TRENORD 24678 | 9:09 PM Pavia station | 2h03 | 11:12 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24378 · S6 TRENORD 24680 | 9:39 PM Pavia station | 2h03 | 11:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10784 · S13 TRENORD 24380 · S6 TRENORD 24682 | 9:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h25 | 12:12 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7448 · S1 TRENORD 24178 · S6 TRENORD 24680 | 10:00 PM Pavia station | 1h42 | 11:42 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24380 · S6 TRENORD 24682 | 10:09 PM Pavia station | 2h03 | 12:12 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24382 · S6 TRENORD 24684 | 10:39 PM Pavia station | 2h03 | 12:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3047 · S1 TRENORD 24182 · S6 TRENORD 24684 | 11:00 PM Pavia station | 1h42 | 12:42 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 11:38 AM Pavia | 1h14 | 12:52 PM Novara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Pavia | 1h14 | 4:52 PM Novara | 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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Most Pavia to Novara trains use the Pavia to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Novara Nord. Use this guide to compare Pavia and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pavia is 1 km from Pavia city centre. Public transport options include:
Pavia 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 Da Giulio, Trattoria Da Lina
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pavia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pavia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pavia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pavia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moderno, Hotel Excelsior, Hotel Aurora.
Pavia Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
ATMs are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking.
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.
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