4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Novara
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
45 km
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 $7.
Of the 61 trains that leave Milan for Novara on Sat, Jun 20, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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.
S5 TRENORD 24574 · S6 TRENORD 246769:44 PM0h58Milano Certosa10:42 PMNovara station$71One-way1 transfer- S5 TRENORD 24522 · S6 TRENORD 246248:44 AM0h58Milano Certosa9:42 AMNovara station$71One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 20126:15 AM0h39Milan Centrale6:54 AMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
- S5 TRENORD 24566 · S6 TRENORD 246687:44 PM0h58Milano Certosa8:42 PMNovara station$71One-way1 transfer
- S5 TRENORD 24534 · S6 TRENORD 2463611:44 AM0h58Milano Certosa12:42 PMNovara station$71One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 30978:14 AM0h34Milan Porta Garibaldi8:48 AMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 20126:15 AM0h39Milan Centrale6:54 AMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 20429:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale9:54 PMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 20345:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale5:54 PMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 20282:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale2:54 PMNovara station$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan to Novara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Novara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Milan to Novara:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Novara costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
The journey is about 16m faster (43m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $29 (€23)). 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, Intercity, Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan to Novara train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Novara trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale TRENORD 1211 | 6:24 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h03 | 7:27 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2052 · Regionale 11506 | 6:45 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h09 | 7:54 AM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 2052 | 6:45 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h35 | 7:20 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2213 | 6:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h03 | 7:57 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
 InterCityNotte 798 | 6:58 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h02 | 8:00 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2014 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 7:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24518 · S6 TRENORD 24600 | 7:44 AM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 8:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2217 | 7:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 8:51 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2016 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 8:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24522 · S6 TRENORD 24604 | 8:44 AM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 9:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2223 | 8:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 9:51 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2018 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 9:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24526 · S6 TRENORD 24608 | 9:44 AM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 10:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2229 | 9:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 10:51 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2020 | 10:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0h39 | 10:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24530 · S6 TRENORD 24632 | 10:44 AM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 11:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2231 | 10:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 11:51 AM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2022 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 10224 · Treno 11523 effettuato con bus TON15 · Regionale 11523 | 11:40 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h43 | 2:23 PM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
| S5 TRENORD 24534 · S6 TRENORD 24636 | 11:44 AM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 12:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2235 | 11:54 AM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 12:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2024 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 12:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24538 · S6 TRENORD 24640 | 12:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 1:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2241 | 12:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 1:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2026 · Regionale 11520 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 2:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 2026 | 1:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 1:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24542 · S6 TRENORD 24644 | 1:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 2:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2245 | 1:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 2:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2028 · Regionale 11522 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 3:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 2028 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 2:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24546 · S6 TRENORD 24648 | 2:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 3:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2249 | 2:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 3:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2030 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 3:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24550 · S6 TRENORD 24652 | 3:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 4:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2255 | 3:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 4:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2032 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 4:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2032 · Regionale 11526 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 5:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| S5 TRENORD 24554 · S6 TRENORD 24656 | 4:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 5:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2259 | 4:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 5:51 PM Novara Nord | 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 Veloce 2034 · Regionale 11528 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 6:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2263 | 5:24 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h03 | 6:27 PM Novara Nord | 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 | 0h57 | 6:51 PM Novara Nord | 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 Veloce 2036 · Regionale 11530 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 7:27 PM Vignale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2269 | 6:24 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 1h03 | 7:27 PM Novara Nord | 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 | 0h57 | 7:51 PM Novara Nord | 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 | 1h03 | 8:27 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24566 · S6 TRENORD 24692 | 7:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 8:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2279 | 7:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 8:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2040 | 8:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 8:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24570 · S6 TRENORD 24696 | 8:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 9:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TRENORD 2283 | 8:54 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 0h57 | 9:51 PM Novara Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 2042 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 9:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24574 · S6 TRENORD 24676 | 9:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 10:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 2044 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 10:54 PM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S5 TRENORD 24578 · S6 TRENORD 24680 | 10:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 11:42 PM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| S5 TRENORD 24580 · S6 TRENORD 24682 | 11:14 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 12:12 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| S5 TRENORD 24582 · S6 TRENORD 24684 | 11:44 PM Milano Certosa | 0h58 | 12:42 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| Regionale 10212 · Treno 11511 effettuato con bus TON07 · Regionale 11511 | 6:10 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h13 | 8:23 AM Vignale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 2012 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h39 | 6:54 AM Novara station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TRENORD 10017 · Regionale TRENORD 11252 | 6:16 AM Milano S. Cristoforo | 1h17 | 7:33 AM Novara station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Novara
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Trains from Milan to Novara run on average 74 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 66 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 35m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 74 |
Direct trains 66 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Trenord from Milan to Novara trainsRegionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Trenord trains will get you between Milan and Novara from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Novara
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Novara
Most Milan to Novara trains use the Milano Centrale 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.
Which Milan station do trains to Novara leave from?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Certosa from Milan city centre
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
Which Novara station do trains from Milan arrive at?
Getting to Novara from Novara city centre
Novara is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Marechiaro, Osteria del Gallo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Novara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Novara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Novara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Novara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cavour, Hotel La Bussola, Hotel Croce di Malta.
Getting to Novara Nord from Novara city centre
Novara Nord is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara Nord train station facilities and services
Novara Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Novara Nord.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Novara Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Novara Nord: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Novara Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara Nord.
Getting to Vignale from Novara city centre
Vignale is 4 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Vignale train station facilities and services
Vignale has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Vignale.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Vignale.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Vignale.
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