Owing to its position, Torino – easily reached by car, train or plane – is the natural connection point between the surrounding Alpine valleys and is where the major national and international communication routes converge.
Rail
Torino is very well linked both to the Italian railway system and to neighbouring countries.
Northern and Western Europe
Due to the closure of the main rail tunnels under the Alps from France and Switzerland, rail travel to Northern and Western Europe is currently significantly disrupted. Some timetables for travel during June 2024 are not yet confirmed, however there may be longer journeys, more changes and an increased cost as a result. The routes which remain open are stunningly beautiful along the coast, and through the high mountain passes of the Alps.
Travel by rail remains one of the most sustainable routes to travel to Torino, and we would encourage attendees to still consider these options if travelling from/to Western and Northern Europe.
You can view the latest updates from SSB and SNCF below
– Gotthard Base Tunnel (Switzerland)
– Maurienne Valley (France)
High-speed trains are used nationally and internationally, with Frecciarossa and Italo for Italy and TGV for France – allowing travel to Lyon in 2 hours and 30 minutes, or Paris in about 5 hours.
The new high-speed lines also connect Torino with Milan in 44 minutes and Rome in just over 4 hours.
Central and Eastern Europe
For people coming from points east of Munich, rail travel offers good high speed services and is expected to be operating well.
The following sites will be great resources for anyone wanting to book tickets. Tickets are generally on sale from 6 months to 30 days before travel, depending on the ticket and train category:
For general rail travel information these three sites offer great advice:
- The Man In Seat 61
- Rome 2 Rio (Also gives coach options)
- Show Me The Journey
Bus and Coach
Commercial bus-services provide transportation from across Europe through to Torino. They can sometimes offer affordable prices when booking early.
Shared Travel
Arranging a shared drive to Torino is recommended.
If you’re travelling from Belgium or The Netherlands to Italy, you may find this independent Facebook group helpful to find shared travel opportunities.
Flights
Torino is serviced by two airports:
• Torino Airport
• Malpensa 2000 Airport
Torino Airport
Located just 16 km from the city centre, Torino Airport provides over 40 international flight connections and intercontinental connections, especially with Lufthansa through Frankfurt (with 4 daily flights from Torino) or Munich with 6 daily flights.
To travel from the Airport to the city, you can choose from a range of options.
Rail: The airport also has a recently re-opened railway station which offers services which terminate at Torino Lingotto, the closest station to our venue. Travel takes approximately 40 minutes, and also calls at Torino’s central station, Porta Susa. Tickets cost just €3.60 and can be purchased from the station. Further information is provided here.
Bus: Local and regional coach/bus services are available from the departures area, provided by Arriva Italia (€7.50 + €1 purchased onboard, or €11 return) or Flibco (€6.99 one way, €11 return) which can take over 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Taxi: A range of local taxis are available from the arrivals area. The charge is approximately €40 to reach the centre of Torino.
Car Sharing: You can rent short-term car options from the arrivals area of the airport. These include a range of vehicles, including electric cars.
Milan Malpensa 2000 Airport
This airport is located at about 100 kms from Torino and offers daily international and intercontinental flights. It is considered the biggest hub in South Europe, with about 100 world destinations.
If arriving at Milan, travel by train or coach is possible and take over 2 hours.
Connecting Flights and Sustainability
Where possible, and for sustainability reasons, we would recommend considering flights which arrive at one of the direct airports within the region, and continuing your journey by train to reduce travel emissions. Search engines such as Google Flights allow you to find the lowest emission flight for your travel.
We appreciate not all flights can be direct, and therefore you may wish to consider one of the CO2 compensation options which may airlines offer
WordCamp Europe would like to thank the WordPress Sustainability Team for their suggestions and input when compiling this information on travel options. You can find out more about the Sustainability Team through their team website here, or in the #Sustainability channel on WordPress Slack.