Getting Around Turin: GTT Public Transport Guide for Tourists

How to use Turin's bus, tram, and metro network (GTT) as a tourist, including discounted multi-day tickets available to Torino+Piemonte Card holders.

7/19/20262 min read

Turin's public transport — bus, tram, and a single metro line — is operated by GTT (Gruppo Torino Trasporti). It is not automatically included in the Torino+Piemonte Card, but cardholders can buy a discounted multi-day ticket in person at an official Turismo Torino tourist office, and the card also unlocks a discount on the Torino Airport shuttle run by Arriva.

Key Takeaways

GTT runs Turin's buses, trams, and its one metro line.
Public transport is a separate purchase from the museum card, not bundled in.
Card holders can buy discounted 2- or 3-day GTT tickets at official tourist offices.
The card center of Turin is compact and highly walkable — many visitors need transport only for outlying sites.
Airport transfer and the Venaria Express shuttle also carry card-holder discounts.

Turin's transport network at a glance

Metro Line 1 — Turin's single, driverless metro line, running roughly east–west through the city, useful for reaching Porta Nuova station and outlying neighborhoods.
Trams — historic and modern tram lines cover much of the central grid.
Buses — the most extensive network, reaching areas trams and the metro don't cover.

How the Torino+Piemonte Card discount works

Public transport tickets are not included in the card price, but cardholders are eligible for a discounted multi-day GTT ticket, purchasable specifically at an official Turismo Torino tourist office (not on board or at standard ticket machines). Bring your card with you when buying.

When you'll actually need transport

Central Turin's headline sights — the Egyptian Museum, Royal Museums, Mole Antonelliana, Piazza Castello — are all within a comfortable 15–20 minute walk of each other, so many 1-day visitors won't need transport at all. You'll want it mainly for:

Reaching the Sassi station for the Superga tramway
Getting to and from Porta Nuova train station for regional trips
Connecting to the Venaria Express shuttle pickup point

FAQ

Is public transport included in the Torino+Piemonte Card? No — it's a separate discounted ticket, purchasable at official tourist offices with your card.

Do I need public transport to see Turin's main museums? Not necessarily — the historic center is compact and walkable, and most core sights are within 15–20 minutes of each other on foot.

How do I buy a single GTT ticket without the card discount? Standard tickets are available at tobacco shops (tabaccherie), newsstands, and GTT vending machines throughout the city.

Does the card offer any other transport discounts? Yes — a discount on the Torino Airport shuttle run by Arriva, and reduced fares on the Sassi–Superga tramway and Venaria Express shuttle.

Getting Around Turin: GTT Public Transport Guide for Tourists

Key Takeaways

Turin's transport network at a glance

How the Torino+Piemonte Card discount works

When you'll actually need transport

FAQ

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