City in Piedmont, Italy
Getting around Turin
How to get around Turin
The center is flat and walkable. One metro line, trams and buses (GTT) cover the rest; trains reach Milan in about an hour. Taxis are fine, ride apps limited.
Ways to get around Turin
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro (Line 1) | About €2 per ride | Single line from Fermi through Porta Nuova to Lingotto and Bengasi |
| Trams and buses (GTT) | About €2 per ride | Tickets valid for 100 minutes; tap on the app or validate paper tickets |
| Bike sharing and e-scooters | From about €1 | Flat city with many cycle lanes |
| Taxi | About €12–20 for 5 km | Book by phone or app; ranks at stations |
Ride-hailing apps in Turin
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| FREENOW | Books licensed taxis; the most useful app here |
| itTaxi | Taxi booking app with a local radio-taxi network |
- Taxis are licensed and metered; avoid touts at Porta Nuova. Ride-hailing with private cars is limited.
Arriving in Turin
Torino Caselle (TRN)
Sadem bus to Porta Nuova about €8, 40–50 min; suburban train line SFM A to Dora about €3–4, ~20 min plus a transfer; taxi about €35–45.
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Direct buses to Turin about 2 h, roughly €15–25; also trains via Milan.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Few people rent scooters; shared e-scooters are common but be wary of tram tracks and cobbles.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Turin?
No. Use FREENOW, itTaxi instead.
What's the best way to get around Turin?
The center is flat and walkable. One metro line, trams and buses (GTT) cover the rest; trains reach Milan in about an hour. Taxis are fine, ride apps limited.
How do I get from the airport to Turin?
Sadem bus to Porta Nuova about €8, 40–50 min; suburban train line SFM A to Dora about €3–4, ~20 min plus a transfer; taxi about €35–45.
Is Turin walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Trenitalia
- Italo
- GTT Torino (public transport)
- Torino Airport
- Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
- Turismo Torino e Provincia
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