Discover how to get to Turin: useful tips for a stress-free arrival
Whether you arrive by plane at Caselle, by high-speed train or by car through the Alpine tunnels, knowing the best ways to reach Turin will help you start your trip on the right foot.Getting to Turin is easy thanks to its strategic position in north-west Italy, at the crossroads between the Alps and the Po Valley. The city is connected to the major European capitals via Caselle Airport, to the rest of Italy by the high-speed rail network, and to France through the Frejus and Mont Blanc Alpine tunnels.
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Turin is an accessible, well-connected city, easy to reach from both Italy and abroad. Whether you are visiting for the first time or you are a regular traveller, in this section you will find all the practical information you need to enter Italy, get to Turin and start exploring the city right away.
Documents required to enter Turin
European Union citizens can enter Italy simply with a valid identity card for travel abroad or with a passport. No visa is required.Non-EU citizens should check the entry requirements based on their nationality. For tourist stays of up to 90 days, citizens of many countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) can enter with a valid passport only, without a visa. Other nationalities may require a Schengen visa, which must be applied for at the Italian embassy or consulate in their home country before departure.
Italy is part of the Schengen Area: once you have entered one of the member countries, you can move freely between them without further border checks.
How to get to Turin
By plane: Turin is served by Turin-Caselle "Sandro Pertini" Airport (IATA code: TRN), located about 16 km north of the city centre. The airport offers connections to the main Italian and European cities, operated by carriers such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, Volotea and others. From the airport, you can reach the centre of Turin by bus (Sadem/GTT line, around 40-50 minutes, 7.50 euro), by train (SFM1 line from Caselle to Porta Susa in about 31 minutes) or by taxi (flat rate 28-34 euro).By train: Turin is a major high-speed rail hub. Torino Porta Susa station is served by all Frecciarossa and Italo trains, with direct connections to Milan (45 minutes), Rome (about 4 hours and 15 minutes), Florence, Bologna, Naples and Venice. Torino Porta Nuova station, in the heart of the city, is the terminus of numerous regional and intercity trains. Both stations are linked by the automatic metro line.
By car: Turin can be reached via an extensive motorway network. The A4 connects Milan and Venice, the A5 leads to Aosta and the Mont Blanc Tunnel (gateway to France and Switzerland), the A6 goes to Savona and the Ligurian Riviera, the A21 links Piacenza and central Italy, while the A32 reaches the Frejus Tunnel and France through the Susa Valley. The Turin ring road provides access to the various districts of the city and to the towns in the metropolitan belt.
By long-distance bus: Companies such as FlixBus and Itabus connect Turin with many Italian and European cities, with main stops at Torino Lingotto station and near Porta Susa.
Checks on arrival in Turin
On arrival at Caselle Airport, security and document checks may be carried out, particularly for non-Schengen flights. It is always advisable to keep your passport or identity card, your accommodation booking and, if required, your entry visa close at hand.For those arriving by train or by car from within the Schengen area, there are no systematic border checks, but you should still carry a valid identity document with you.
Vaccinations and health requirements
There are no compulsory vaccinations to enter Italy. However, valid travel health insurance is recommended, especially for non-European citizens, since medical care in Italy may not be free for visitors from outside the EU.Useful tips for entering Turin
Bring a copy of your accommodation booking and your return ticket with you, especially if you are arriving from outside the EU. Check that your documents are valid at least one month before departure. If you are driving, remember that in Italy you must carry your driving licence, vehicle registration document and insurance: if you come from a non-EU country, you may need an International Driving Permit.Turin is in the CET (Central European Time) zone, i.e. UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. The currency is the Euro (€). Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere, but it is useful to carry some cash for small purchases, parking meters and tips.