Mobile through Turin
Turin is easy to discover thanks to a well-developed public transport network. Metro, streetcars and buses connect the most important sights in the city center and take you quickly to the highlights, even outside the city. Tickets are cheap and easy to buy. With the Turin Card and the Royal Pass, you can purchase the "Special Tour Ticket" for tourists at a reduced price. This allows you to travel flexibly, stress-free and environmentally friendly.
With the Turino Card or the Royal Pass you can not only visit many sights at a discount or for free, but also use the city's public transport at a reduced rate. This allows you to combine sightseeing with stress-free travel through the city.
What means of transportation are available in Turin?
Turin has a versatile local transport network operated by GTT (Gruppo Torinese Trasporti). This allows you to get to the most important sights quickly and easily, as well as to districts away from the city center.
- MetroTurin has a modern metro line that runs fully automatically. It connects important hubs such as Porta Nuova, Porta Susa and the "Lingotto" exhibition center. It is the best choice for quick trips across the city.
- StreetcarsThe historic streetcar lines still characterize the cityscape today. Many routes run directly through the city center and are perfect for getting an impression of the city during the journey.
- BusesThe dense bus network covers almost all parts of the city. You can use them to reach sights that are a little further out, such as the Automobile Museum or the Juventus Stadium.
- Regional trainsFrom the Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations, trains regularly depart for the surrounding area, for example to the Reggia di Venaria or the Piedmont Alps.
- Night busesSpecial lines run after midnight at weekends, so you can get back to your hotel late without any problems.
- Airport shuttleThe SADEM bus is the fastest connection between Turin Airport and the city center, alternatively there is also a regional train.
Tickets & Passes
If you are traveling by bus, streetcar or metro, you have a choice of different ticket types. In addition to single trips, there are day tickets or multi-day tickets that allow you to travel unlimited. This is particularly practical if you are staying in Turin for several days and want to see a lot.
You can easily get tickets from vending machines in metro stations, in many Tabacchi stores (recognizable by the large "T") or directly via the transport company's official apps.
Important: All tickets must be validated before starting your journey or when boarding the bus or streetcar. Make sure you stamp your ticket correctly, otherwise you may be penalized at ticket inspections.
The prices are moderate and vary depending on the type of ticket. With the Torino Card or the Royal Pass you benefit from discounts on the fare and additional advantages.
Timetables & information at a glance
To help you find your way around Turin quickly, we have compiled the most important information about the metro, streetcars, buses and regional trains for you. This way, you'll know at a glance when the means of transport run and where you can find the official timetables.
Metro
- Over 20 stations in Turin
- Connects Porta Nuova, Porta Susa and Lingotto, among others
- Frequency: every 2-6 minutes during the day
Bus & Tram
- Bus and streetcar cover the city and suburbs
- Usually run from 5:00 a.m. to midnight
- Timing depends on the line
Night buses (GTT Night Buster)
- Active from midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays
- Traffic from approx. 0:30 a.m. to approx. 5:00 a.m.
- Departures every hour
Airport shuttle & regional trains
- SADEM bus offers direct transfer between airport and city center
- Regional trains depart from Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations
Torino Card & Royal Pass: save on local transport
With the Torino Card and the Royal Pass, you cannot use public transport for free, but you can get the "Special Tour Ticket" at a reduced price. This ticket is suitable for tourists and visitors.
The Special Tour Ticket is valid for the following means of transport within the city and in the surrounding area of Turin:
- Metro
- Buses
- Streetcars
You can buy a ticket valid for 48 hours for 7,00 EUR instead of 9,50 EUR or a ticket valid for 72 hours for 9,00 EUR instead of 12,50 EUR.
Discounted tickets for holders of the Torino Card and the Royal Pass are only available at the Turin Tourist Office:
Piazza Castello / Via Garibaldi
Piazza Palazzo di Città 9a c/o PIU Punto Informativo Unificato
Tip: With both cards you also receive a discount on the Arriva airport transfer. The ticket costs 6,50 EUR for cardholders.
