Major city · Italy
TurinTorino
Give Turin 2 nights: one for the Savoy palaces and museums, one for the arcades, cafés and the Mole. Skip it as a base for the Alps — that's a separate trip.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C+), late Dec (cold, fog)avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 86 °F+), late Dec (cold, fog)
- Airports
- TRN · MXP · LIN · BGY
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Turin is Italy's first capital and the Savoy dynasty's baroque showpiece: 18 km of arcaded streets, five UNESCO-listed royal residences in the city and nine more across Piedmont. It is a working northern city, not a museum town, so the sights sit among offices, trams and aperitivo bars. Two nights covers the centre on foot; three lets you add a royal palace or the mountains.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Turin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyTurin is a safe big city by day; the real annoyances are pickpockets on packed trams and around Porta Nuova…
- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU-wide) · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTRN Turin Airport (Caselle) (15 km north; train to Porta Susa about 19 min, bus 40–55 min).TRN Turin Airport (Caselle) (9.3 mi north; train to Porta Susa about 19 min, bus 40–55 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and arcaded, so walk it: Piazza Castello to Porta Nuova is about 20 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeEspresso at the bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Street or quick mealAperitivo drink with buffet snacks€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi, 5 kmTaxi, 3.1 miMeter starts when the call is received.€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €250 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TRN Turin Airport (Caselle) (15 km north; train to Porta Susa about 19 min, bus 40–55 min) · MXP Milan Malpensa (Direct SADEM coach to Porta Susa, about 2 h) · LIN Milan Linate (Reach via Milan Centrale, then high-speed train) · BGY Milan Bergamo (Reach via Milan, then train)TRN Turin Airport (Caselle) (9.3 mi north; train to Porta Susa about 19 min, bus 40–55 min) · MXP Milan Malpensa (Direct SADEM coach to Porta Susa, about 2 h) · LIN Milan Linate (Reach via Milan Centrale, then high-speed train) · BGY Milan Bergamo (Reach via Milan, then train)
Weather and climate
Turin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C46°F
−2°C28°F
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Feb
10°C50°F
0°C32°F
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Mar
15°C59°F
4°C39°F
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Apr
18°C64°F
7°C45°F
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May
22°C72°F
12°C54°F
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Jun
26°C79°F
16°C61°F
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Jul
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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Aug
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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Sep
24°C75°F
13°C55°F
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Oct
18°C64°F
9°C48°F
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Nov
12°C54°F
4°C39°F
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Dec
8°C46°F
−1°C30°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and arcaded, so walk it: Piazza Castello to Porta Nuova is about 20 min. GTT runs buses, trams and one driverless metro line (Linea 1, Lingotto–Fermi via Porta Nuova and Porta Susa). Buy and validate a ticket before boarding; a 100-minute ticket covers buses plus one metro ride. Taxis wait at the stations and at Via Sacchi; book with the WeTaxi app rather than hailing.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Venaria Reale
goDoor to door: About 45 min
GTT bus from Porta Susa or the Venaria Express, about 30 min
Savoy hunting palace and gardens; half a day, more with the gardens.
Superga
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Tram 15 to Sassi, then the rack railway
Basilica and city panorama; the rack railway runs seasonally — check.
Stresa and the Borromean Islands
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Train to Stresa, about 1 h 30 min, then boat
A long day; better as one night on Lake Maggiore.
Biella
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train via Santhià, about 1 h 30 min
Wool-town heritage and the Oropa sanctuary; thin Sunday service.
Ivrea
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train toward Aosta, about 1 h
Roman and Olivetti town on the Dora Baltea; carnival in Feb.
Novara
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Regional train from Porta Nuova, about 1 h
Romanesque basilica and a compact centre; half a day.
Alessandria
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train via Asti, about 1 h 15 min
Rail junction with little for a visitor; pass through instead.
Susa
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train toward Bardonecchia, about 1 h
Roman arch and Alpine gateway; carry a jacket.
Pinerolo
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Train from Porta Nuova, about 50 min
Cavalry town and a walled old centre; quiet on Mondays.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro / Piazza Castello
Palaces, Egyptian Museum and arcades on foot; quietest at night, priciest.
Porta Nuova
Main station, metro, airport bus; good for one night with bags.
San Salvario
South of Porta Nuova; bars, cheap eats, 10 min walk to the centre.
Vanchiglia / Piazza Vittorio
Riverside aperitivo strip, Mole views, 15 min walk to Piazza Castello.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–170 (≈ US$130–200) excl. bed
- High
- €220 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Airport train, both ways2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| GTT 48-hour ticket2 × €10 · check | €19 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €85 |
| Trip total≈ €233 per person per day, bed included | €930≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Espresso at the bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Cappuccino | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Aperitivo drink with buffet snacks | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Pizza or pasta in a trattoria | €9–16 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Museum entry | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| GTT 100-minute ticketcheck | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi, 5 kmMeter starts when the call is received. | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Validate your ticket on boarding: the on-the-spot fine is €25 (≈ US$30).
- Trams, scooters and cars treat red lights loosely — look twice at crossings.
- Restricted-traffic (ZTL) cameras cover the old town: don't drive in.
- Museums close one weekday (often Monday) and many shut 13:00–14:00: check each site.Museums close one weekday (often Monday) and many shut 1:00 PM–14:00: check each site.
- Turin's aperitivo is generous but not free — you pay for the drink, food comes with it.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police113
- Ambulance118
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Turin (check the address); most other countries: consulates in Milan, embassies in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TRN airport → Porta Susa, train: about €4 (≈ US$5), 19 min (check)
- TRN airport → centre, bus: about €8 (≈ US$10) single, 40–55 min (check)
- Taxi airport → centre: about €36–40 (≈ US$45–50) fixed (check)
- Turin → Milan, Frecciarossa: about €28 (≈ US$35), 50 min (check)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Per favore / Grazie — Please / Thank you (per fa-VO-reh / GRAH-tsyeh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KOS-ta)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-to per fa-VO-reh)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (POS-so pa-GA-reh kon la KAR-ta)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (do-VEH eel BA-nyo)
Tipping is not expected; a coperto (cover charge) of €1–3 a person is normal on the bill.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Turin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C+), late Dec (cold, fog) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TRN: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Piazza Castello, Porta Nuova and San Salvario, the river and Vanchiglia, Lingotto and the Automobile Museum.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Palazzo Reale, Egyptian Museum, Mole, Venaria) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile arrival fixtures (Sunday closures, museum Monday, fog) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTurismo Torino — official tourist board
- officialGTT — Turin public transport
- officialTurin Airport
- officialTrenitalia — Torino–Ceres airport line
- officialCity of Turin
- secondaryWikivoyage: Turin, revision 5329091 (CC BY-SA 4.0)