Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Novara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Novara

With a population of 93,295, Novara is a must-see destination in Piedmont, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Novara has to offer.

Where to Eat in Novara

If you’re looking for affordable options, Madè (Via A.Rosmini) and Ristorante Pizzeria Tre Ponti (152 Via Milano) are great picks.

When to visit Novara

Novara in September
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novara in September
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Novara

Plane

When flying to Novara, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Novara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Novara, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Novara to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Novara is the busiest station in Novara. Another popular train station is Novara FN, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Novara is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 27 miles from Novara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Novara, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Novara takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Novara Casello A4, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Novara. Novara Autogrill Novara is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Novara, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Novara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Novara, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Novara to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Novara is the busiest station in Novara. Another popular train station is Novara FN, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Novara is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 27 miles from Novara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Novara, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Novara takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Novara Casello A4, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Novara. Novara Autogrill Novara is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Novara

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Novara

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Ryanair
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Where to stay in popular areas of Novara

Most booked hotels in Novara

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Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hotel La Bussola
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£86+
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Aer Hotel Malpensa
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£52+
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Romeo1
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hotel Croce Di Malta
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Novara

Hiring a car in Novara costs £12 per day, on average, or £34 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Novara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Novara is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Novara costs £12 per day, on average, or £34 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Novara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Novara is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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