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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 lei36 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 lei36, while a bus costs an average of lei275.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei36 Average price Cheapest | lei275 Average price | lei132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 |
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 train is lei239 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Novara costing on average lei275.
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 12m faster (47m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly lei96 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei36 vs lei132). 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.
Regionale Veloce 30978:14 AM0h34Milan Porta Garibaldi8:48 AMNovara stationlei351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 30978:14 AM0h34Milan Porta Garibaldi8:48 AMNovara stationlei351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:00 PM0h29Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2:29 PMNovara, Ovest - Agognatelei451One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 20345:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale5:54 PMNovara stationlei351One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 20303:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale3:54 PMNovara stationlei351One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 20261:15 PM0h39Milan Centrale1:54 PMNovara stationlei351One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 387 · Autobus TRENORD 287A9:33 PM1h26Milano Bovisa Politecnico10:59 PMNovara Nordlei391One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 391 · Autobus TRENORD 291A10:33 PM1h26Milano Bovisa Politecnico11:59 PMNovara Nordlei391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:35 AM0h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:05 AMNovara, Ovest - Agognatelei451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Novara:
A train is lei239 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Novara costing on average lei275.
Other travel options to Novara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 68 trains per day.
- Around 50 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 Centrale 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 Autostradale, Marino Autolinee, Flibco, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Novara by bus.
- 52 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity Notte.
- 50 direct buses per day with Autostradale, Marino Autolinee, Flibco, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
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