- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
4 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
4 h 6 m
Trains on 19 Sept
39
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novara to Rome will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 39 trains from Novara to Rome, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 797
Regionale 11535+
InterCityNotte 797
Regionale Veloce 2023+
Intercity 597
Autobus TRENORD 1208A · Regionale TRENORD 80312+
Intercity 1589
Regionale Veloce 2039 · Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 763
Regionale Veloce 2035+
FRECCIAROSSA 9661
Regionale Veloce 2033+
FRECCIAROSSA 9653
Regionale Veloce 2013+
FRECCIAROSSA 9611
Regionale Veloce 2011+
FRECCIAROSSA 9607
Regionale Veloce 2029+
FRECCIAROSSA 9645Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 502 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £66 Average Price | £142 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Rome:
A train is £0.31 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Novara to Rome costing on average £37.
A train is £30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Novara to Rome costing on average £66.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Coach takes on average 9h 4m.
The journey is about 24m faster (6h 11m by train vs 6h 35m by car) and roughly £106 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £142). 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 Italo, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Novara to Rome trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 2029+ FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 15:05 Novara station | 4h10 | 19:15 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2254 · Regionale TRENORD 80356+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 15:11 Novara Nord | 5h04 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
S6 TRENORD 24653 · Regionale TRENORD 2431+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 15:18 Novara station | 4h57 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
S6 TRENORD 24653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 15:18 Novara station | 5h17 | 20:35 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2031+ FRECCIAROSSA 9651 | 16:05 Novara station | 4h40 | 20:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11527 · Regionale Veloce 2033+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 16:24 Vignale | 4h46 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2033+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 17:05 Novara station | 4h05 | 21:10 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2035+ FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 18:05 Novara station | 4h05 | 22:10 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11531 · Regionale Veloce 2037+ FRECCIAROSSA 9681 | 18:24 Vignale | 5h01 | 23:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2037+ FRECCIAROSSA 9681 | 19:05 Novara station | 4h20 | 23:25 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11533 · Regionale Veloce 2038+ InterCityNotte 799 | 19:24 Vignale | 10h19 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2038+ InterCityNotte 799 | 19:56 Novara station | 9h47 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2039+ Intercity 687+ InterCityNotte 799 | 20:05 Novara station | 9h38 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
Regionale 11535+ InterCityNotte 797 | 20:24 Vignale | 9h55 | 6:19 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 797 | 21:42 Novara station | 8h37 | 6:19 Rome Ostiense | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TRENORD 1208A · Regionale TRENORD 80312+ Intercity 1589 | 4:35 Novara Nord | 10h37 | 15:12 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2011+ FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 6:05 Novara station | 4h06 | 10:11 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11251 · Regionale Veloce 2115+ Intercity 505 | 6:08 Novara station | 8h25 | 14:33 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2013+ FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 7:05 Novara station | 4h06 | 11:11 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11509 · Regionale Veloce 2015+ FRECCIAROSSA 9617 | 7:24 Vignale | 5h20 | 12:44 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2015+ FRECCIAROSSA 9617 | 8:05 Novara station | 4h39 | 12:44 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4226 · S13 TRENORD 24427+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:11 Novara Nord | 5h24 | 13:35 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
S6 TRENORD 24625+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:18 Novara station | 5h17 | 13:35 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11511 · Regionale Veloce 2017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:24 Vignale | 5h26 | 13:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 11511 · Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511 | 8:24 Vignale | 9h39 | 18:03 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 9:00 Novara station | 10h48 | 19:48 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 9:05 Novara station | 4h45 | 13:50 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11257+ Intercity 511 | 9:08 Novara station | 8h55 | 18:03 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4232 · Regionale TRENORD 80332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 9:11 Novara Nord | 4h59 | 14:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
S6 TRENORD 24629 · Regionale TRENORD 2419+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 9:18 Novara station | 4h52 | 14:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:05 Novara station | 4h45 | 14:50 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 4236 · Regionale TRENORD 80336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 10:11 Novara Nord | 4h59 | 15:10 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
S6 TRENORD 24635 · S1 TRENORD 24137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:48 Novara station | 5h01 | 15:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2023+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 12:05 Novara station | 4h44 | 16:49 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2023+ Intercity 597 | 12:05 Novara station | 9h15 | 21:20 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2025+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 13:05 Novara station | 4h35 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2027+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 14:05 Novara station | 4h13 | 18:18 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 11267+ InterCityNotte 795 | 14:23 Novara station | 9h00 | 23:23 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
Regionale 11520 · Regionale TRENORD 2431+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 14:28 Vignale | 5h47 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Novara to Rome run on average 43 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Novara to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Novara to Rome trains use the Novara to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Novara and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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