How to travel from Milan to Novara

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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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lei275

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lei132

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1h 17m

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1h 40m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Novara is a train with an average price of lei36.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Novara is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Novara take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Novara including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Novara among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

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.

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from Milan to Novara

How to get from Milan to Novara by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Milan to Novara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3097
    8:14 AM0h34
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    8:48 AMNovara station
    lei351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3097
    8:14 AM0h34
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    8:48 AMNovara station
    lei351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM0h29
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    2:29 PMNovara, Ovest - Agognate
    lei451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2034
    5:15 PM0h39
    Milan Centrale
    5:54 PMNovara station
    lei351One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2030
    3:15 PM0h39
    Milan Centrale
    3:54 PMNovara station
    lei351One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2026
    1:15 PM0h39
    Milan Centrale
    1:54 PMNovara station
    lei351One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 387 · Autobus TRENORD 287A
    9:33 PM1h26
    Milano Bovisa Politecnico
    10:59 PMNovara Nord
    lei391One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 391 · Autobus TRENORD 291A
    10:33 PM1h26
    Milano Bovisa Politecnico
    11:59 PMNovara Nord
    lei391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM0h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    7:05 AMNovara, Ovest - Agognate
    lei451One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Novara

Travel to Novara easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Novara.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Novara including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Novara is a train with an average price of lei36.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Novara is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Novara take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Milan to Novara is approximately 27 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Novara is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Novara:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Novara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Novara with the following travel companies:
  • 52 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity Notte.
  • 50 direct buses per day with Autostradale, Marino Autolinee, Flibco, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Novara often also extend their vacation to go to Turin, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan Centrale, Rome, Vercelli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Novara and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Novara to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Novara, a stay of 1 to 2 days is typically sufficient for visiting its key attractions, such as the Basilica of San Gaudenzio, the Broletto, and the Novara Castle.

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