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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$45
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 21
8 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
8 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 21
1
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Tiburtina to Novara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Tiburtina to Novara will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 1 trains from Rome Tiburtina to Novara, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 54 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 54 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Tiburtina to Novara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $537.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $537 Average price | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Tiburtina to Novara:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome Tiburtina to Novara costing on average $80 (€65).
A train is $468 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Tiburtina to Novara costing on average $537 (€440).
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
The journey is about 1h 54m faster (4h 49m by train vs 6h 43m by car) and roughly $124 (€101) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 (€57) vs $194 (€159)). 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 Intercity.
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 Rome Tiburtina to Novara trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:44 AM Rome Tiburtina | 8h08 | 3:52 PM Novara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:02 PM Rome Tiburtina | 9h44 | 8:46 AM Novara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Tiburtina to Novara run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 05:35. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 5:35 AM |
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Discover the best of Novara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Novara trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Tiburtina 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 Rome Tiburtina to Novara trains use the Roma Termini to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Vignale. Use this guide to compare Rome Tiburtina and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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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