- 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.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 to Novara will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 31 trains that leave Rome for Novara on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale TRENORD 10028 · Regionale TRENORD 11256
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 2044
InterCityNotte 798
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale Veloce 2019
InterCityNotte 89512+
Regionale Veloce 2031
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+
Regionale Veloce 2032
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+
Regionale Veloce 2036
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+
Regionale Veloce 2038
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+
Regionale Veloce 2030
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+
Regionale Veloce 2026Trains from Rome to Novara run on average 37 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Novara trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale Veloce 2038 | 3:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 7:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9650+ Regionale Veloce 2040 | 4:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 8:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ Regionale Veloce 2042 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 9:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale Veloce 2044 | 6:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 10:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798 | 11:53 PM Rome Ostiense | 8h28 | 8:21 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 2019 | 12:15 AM Rome Ostiense | 9h48 | 10:03 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale TRENORD 10028 · Regionale TRENORD 11256 | 12:15 AM Rome Ostiense | 8h37 | 8:52 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9682+ Regionale TRENORD 2930 · Regionale TRENORD 2229 | 5:38 AM Rome Termini | 5h11 | 10:49 AM Novara Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Regionale Veloce 2020 | 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 4h54 | 10:54 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 2031 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 9h57 | 4:03 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale 11526 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 11h21 | 5:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606 · FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Regionale Veloce 2020 | 6:25 AM Rome Termini | 4h29 | 10:54 AM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ Regionale TRENORD 2936 · Regionale TRENORD 2231 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h59 | 11:49 AM Novara Nord | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale Veloce 2022 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 11:54 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 2024 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 12:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale Veloce 2026 | 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 1:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Regionale Veloce 2026 · Regionale 11520 | 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 11276 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 8h55 | 6:52 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 11276 · Regionale 11530 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 9h30 | 7:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4130+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 11276 | 10:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h40 | 6:52 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 2036 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 8h34 | 6:54 PM Novara station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale Veloce 2028 · Regionale 11522 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 3:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale Veloce 2028 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 2:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 2044 | 11:42 AM Rome Ostiense | 11h12 | 10:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale Veloce 2030 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 3:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 2032 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 4:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 2032 · Regionale 11526 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 5:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale Veloce 2034 · Regionale 11528 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 6:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale Veloce 2034 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 5:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 2036 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h04 | 6:54 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 2036 · Regionale 11530 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 7:27 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 to Novara trains use the Roma Termini to Novara station pair, with some services arriving at Vignale. Use this guide to compare Rome and Novara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini 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: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
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.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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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