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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 train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a bus costs an average of €63.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Milan to Novara
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Novara, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Novara:
A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Novara costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
The journey is about 12m faster (47m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly €18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€7 vs €24). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Novara
How to get from Milan to Novara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Novara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S6 TRENORD 24616 · Regionale 115066:59 AM 0h55 Milano Certosa 7:54 AM Vignale €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
S6 TRENORD 24616 · Regionale 115066:59 AM 0h55 Milano Certosa 7:54 AM Vignale €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus2:00 PM 0h29 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 2:29 PM Novara, Ovest - Agognate €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
S6 TRENORD 24658 · Regionale 115285:29 PM 0h58 Milano Certosa 6:27 PM Vignale €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
S6 TRENORD 24662 · Regionale 115306:29 PM 0h58 Milano Certosa 7:27 PM Vignale €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
S6 TRENORD 24646 · Regionale 115222:29 PM 0h58 Milano Certosa 3:27 PM Vignale €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 387 · Autobus TRENORD 287A9:33 PM 1h26 Milano Bovisa Politecnico 10:59 PM Novara Nord €7 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus11:25 AM 0h30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 11:55 AM Novara, Ovest - Agognate €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM 0h30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 7:05 AM Novara, Ovest - Agognate €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Novara:
A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Novara costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 70 trains per day.
- Around 48 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Novara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi and arrive in Novara station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Novara, Piazza Garibaldi.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Novara by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, Flibco, FlixBus, Autostradale, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Novara by bus.
- 53 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity Notte.
- 48 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Flibco, FlixBus, Autostradale, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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