Turin Metro — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Turin Metro Information

The Turin Metro is a VAL transport system serving the Italian city of Turin. The current network consists of a single line of thirteen kilometres linking the Lingotto Multifunctional Centre in the city to Fermi station in the Collegno area. There are twenty-one stations along the line.

Turin’s metro system, also known as the Metro Torino, was the first automated metro in the country. Line 1 is likely to be extended by a further two stations to reach the Piazza Benghazi area along the southern boundary of Turin. Construction of this line is not expected to be completed until 2015. There are also plans to extend the line westwards to the Rivoli area.

There are further plans to extend the metro service in the city, with a second line currently in the planning stage. When completed, this line will connect the Barriera di Milano district in the north to the south-western suburbs of Turin. The line will have both elevated and at-grade tracks.

The metro is a very fast and convenient way to travel, with a travel time of only 60 seconds between two stops. The total journey time from Fermi to Lingotto is around 20 minutes. Any lost items found on vehicles will be taken to the Lost and Found office. Items can be collected after a period of 2 days or 48 hours from the time of loss. The office is closed on Sundays and holidays. It can be contacted at the following number: +39 011 443.0753. The underground operator GTT provides paid parking throughout the central area of Turin. There are more than 50,000 parking spaces available. Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited in the underground. It serves 90000 passengers a day.

Passengers may carry small pets free of charge. They must be carried in carriers or on a lead or muzzle.

This transport system, known as the Metropolitana, is an integral part of Turin’s urban infrastructure. The system does not operate 24 hours a day, but operates from 5.30 to 23.50 on weekdays, from 5.30 to 1.30 on Saturdays and from 7.00 to 23.50 on Sundays.

The Metropolitana is air-conditioned for passenger comfort and allows passengers to walk between platforms. Since 2006, it has used driverless VAL (Véhicule Automatique Léger) trains and screen doors on VAL platforms.

The fare system is through gates, with a standard fare of €1 per journey.

Turin Metro Map

Map of Turin Metro showing different stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Turin Metro map in PDF format.

Overview of Lines and Stations

The Turin Metro currently operates on a single line of 13.2 kilometres serving 21 stations, although a second line is under construction.

Journeys from one terminus to the next typically take around 25 minutes.

The station designs, administrative offices, control centre and train maintenance workshop have all been developed under the leadership of Thomas Muirhead (London) and Giovanni Brino (Turin).

Below is a comprehensive list of stations on the Turin Metro network:

Fermi: The western terminal station is located in the Collegno district, on De Amicis Avenue. This station, part of the first phase of the project, was inaugurated in 2006.
Paradiso: Opened in 2006, this station is located in the Collegno district on Corso Francia. Inside, passengers can admire the works of the Italian painter Ugo Nespolo, who was inspired by the industrialisation of Turin.
Marche: Opened in February 2006, this station is located at the intersection of Corso Francia and Eritrea avenues, within the city limits of Turin.
Massaua: Inaugurated in 2006, it is located at the intersection of De Sanctis and Pietro Cossa streets on Corso Francia, just below Piazza Massaua.
Pozzo Strada: Inaugurated in 2006, it is located under Corso Francia, at the corner with Gianfrancesco Re. It has charming murals that recall Turin’s rural past before industrialisation.
Monte Grappa: Opened in February 2006 on Corso Francia, near Monte Grappa and Monte Cucco, it has an interior decorated with Alpine motifs.
Rivoli: Opened in February 2006 at the intersection of Corso Francia and Corso Vittorio Emmanuelle II, near Piazza Rivoli.
Racconigi: Opened in 2006, this station is located on Corso Francia, between Corso Racconigi and Corso Svizzera. Its decor is inspired by the Racconigi Castle.
Bernini: This station is located at the intersection of Corso Francia, Corso Tassoni and Corso Ferrucci in Piazza Bernini. It was also opened in 2006.
Principi d’Acaja: Opened in 2006, this station is located on Corso Francia, between Principi D’Acaja and Casa Fenoglio-La Fleur.
XVIII Dicembre: Located in the square of the same name, this station was inaugurated on 4 February 2006. Both the station and the square above it commemorate the tragic fascist massacre of 18 December 1922.
Porto Susa: Located near Corso Inghilterra, this station was inaugurated in October 2007.
Vinzaglio: Located just below the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II, Corso Vinzaglio and Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, this station was inaugurated in 2007.
Re Umberto: Inaugurated on 5 October 2017, this station is located at the corner of Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II and Corso Re
Umberto. The interior of the station is rich in references to the deeds of King Umberto I of Savoy.
Porta Nuova: Located directly under Piazza Carlo Felice, this station has been in operation since October 2007 and is the largest station in the Turin Metro network.
Marconi: Opened in March 2011 as part of the third expansion of the network, this station is located at the corner of Nizza and Marconi streets.
Nizza: Located in Piazza Nizza, this station was inaugurated on 6 March 2011 as part of the third extension of the metro network.
Dante: Located under Piazza De Amicis, in the city centre, this station was inaugurated in 2011.
Carducci-Molinette: Located in Piazza Carducci, this station was inaugurated on 6 March 2011.
Spezia: In operation since 2011, this station is located on Corso Spezia.
Lingotto: The second terminus of the Turin Metro is located near Piazza Bengasi, on Via Nizza, in the southern part of the city. It will open in 2011.

Interconnectivity

The stations of the Turin Metro are well connected to the city’s various bus lines, serving both the city and the surrounding suburbs. Inside each station, passengers will find maps showing nearby bus routes and available transfers. Key transfer stations include

Fermi: In addition to being served by numerous bus lines, Fermi station allows passengers to transfer to local commuter trains operated by GTT, which oversees the regional railways.
XVIII Dicembre: This station has connections with bus lines 10N, 29, 46, 49, 51, 55, 56, 57, 59, 59/, 60, 71, 72 and 72; tram lines 10 and 13 and the Dora Express intercity bus service.
Porta Susa: This station is surrounded by numerous bus stops. There is also an important railway station, Stazione di Torino Porta Susa, which provides connections to all major cities in Italy.
Re Umberto: This stop offers connections with bus lines 7, 9, 14, 15, 33, 52, 63, 64, 67, 68 and STAR 1, as well as several tram lines.
Porta Nuova: Undoubtedly the most important junction of the Turin Metro, this station provides connections to tram lines 4, 7 and 9 and bus lines 6, 11, 12, 33, 58, 58/, 61, 64, 67, 68 and 101, as well as commuter trains.

Ticketing

The Turin Metro offers a range of payment methods, including options for integrated urban transport networks such as buses or trams. These include paper tickets and card-based monthly passes. It’s worth noting that the underground system is seamlessly integrated with the city’s surface transport network, meaning that tickets purchased at Turin Metro stations are also valid for bus and tram travel.

Ticket Options

Biglietto ordinario urbano: Ideal for those who need to get around the city quickly, this ticket gives you access to all the city’s public transport services for 90 minutes, including trams, buses and one underground journey. It costs €1.50 and can be bought at any ticket kiosk.
Shopping: This ticket is valid for four hours and offers unlimited travel on the bus, tram and metro network. It’s for those who need to travel around the city and costs €3.00.
Giornaliero: Designed for tourists and visitors, this 24-hour pass offers unlimited travel on all of Turin’s urban and suburban transport networks, including the metro. It’s available for just €5.
Biglietto speciale: Available in two versions: a 48-hour pass for €7.50 or a 72-hour pass for €10.00. Both offer the same benefits during their activation period and allow unlimited travel on the city’s urban and suburban transport networks.

Long-Term Passes

Settimanale: This weekly pass requires an initial €5 for a reusable card that can be refilled weekly for €12. It allows unlimited travel on all urban and suburban transport networks for seven days.
Mensile: This payment method requires passengers to purchase a €5 Metro card. It allows unlimited travel on all urban and suburban networks in the city for 30 days at a cost of €38.
Annuale: This annual card allows unlimited travel on all networks for 12 months, with a single payment of €310, in addition to the €5 for a personalised Metro card.

Student Passes

Mensile: Students aged between 15 and 25 can enjoy a discount on their monthly public transport pass. This includes urban and suburban transport networks, including the Turin Metro. To qualify, they must provide written proof of enrolment in one of the city’s schools or universities and receive a personalised student card. This allows them to buy a monthly pass for just €21.
Plurimensil: Students aged between 15 and 25 can also buy a 10-month public transport pass. This pass allows unlimited travel on all urban and suburban transport networks, including the metro. To qualify, they must provide written proof of enrolment in one of Turin’s schools or universities and collect a personalised student card. This card allows them to pay just €175 every 10 months.

Senior Citizens

Mensile: People over 65 with an annual family income of less than €36,151 can apply for discounted monthly passes. If they qualify, they only have to pay €20 per month.
Annuale: Passengers aged over 65 can apply for a discounted annual pass if their annual family income is less than €35,151. If they qualify, they can pay €217 per year.

People with Disabilities

Disabled people must notify the relevant authorities of their specific condition in order to qualify for a discount on their monthly pass. Depending on the disability, the final price can range from €16 to €21.

Operating Hours

The Turin Metro operates at convenient times for both visitors and residents. However, please note that opening and closing times vary according to the day of the week. The full timetable for the Turin Metro is as follows

Monday: On Mondays the Turin Metro operates from 5.30 to 22.00.
Tuesday to Thursday: From Tuesday to Thursday, the Turin Metro operates from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (after midnight).
Friday and Saturday: On weekends, the Turin Metro opens at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 1:30 a.m.
Sundays and public holidays: On Sundays and public holidays the service starts at 7:00 and ends at 1:00.

Rules and Regulations

While travelling on the underground in Turin, passengers may be asked by authorised staff to show the ticket or card used to access the service for verification purposes.
All train doors open and close automatically. Passengers are advised not to force or obstruct them.
When a train arrives at a station, passengers on the platform should stand to the side of the doors, not directly in front of them. This will help clear the way for those leaving the train.
Once the alarm signals that the doors are about to close, passengers should not attempt to enter or leave the carriage.
At Fermi or Lingotto terminal stations, all passengers, without exception, must leave the train when it stops.
Selling goods, hawking, distributing leaflets and begging are strictly forbidden inside Turin Metro facilities.
Smoking is prohibited in all Metro trains and stations.
Baby buggies are allowed in the Metro, provided that they are placed so as not to obstruct or impede the movement of other passengers.
Passengers with baggage or suitcases are allowed to carry up to two pieces, not exceeding 80x50x50 cm each.
Pets are allowed on the underground, provided that they do not pose a danger to other passengers and that their owners have the necessary restraining equipment (e.g. leash, muzzle or cage, depending on the animal).
The owner of the animal is fully liable for any damage caused by the animal.
Bicycles can be transported on the underground trains, but only on the days and at the times indicated on the website of the underground of Turin. Each carriage can take up to two bicycles.

Airport Connections

The Turin Metro does not have a direct connection to Turin Airport Caselle, but it is possible to take a bus from one of the Metro stations to the airport.

Passengers travelling to Turin Airport can take the metro to XVIII Dicembre station and transfer to the Dora Express bus terminal. The journey costs just €3 and takes about 20 minutes. Once at XVIII Dicembre, passengers must find the Dora Express kiosk, buy a ticket and wait for about 15 minutes.

To get to the city centre from the airport, passengers must leave the terminal and walk to a nearby bus stop. From there, they can take a Dora Express bus to XVIII Dicembre metro station or another bus line into the city. Alternatively, a train station and a taxi rank are also nearby, providing further options to reach their destination.

Trivia

The Turin Metro is fully automated, so there are no drivers in the carriages.
The Turin Metro carries around 155,000 passengers a day and an average of 41 million a year.
An initial tunnel was dug in the 1920s with the intention of creating an underground railway. However, this project was later abandoned and the tunnel now serves as a parking area for the modern Turin Metro trains.
The Turin Metro authorities are planning a second passenger line, although no start date has been set.

Tourist Attractions

The famous Egyptian Museum is just a few blocks from Porta Nuova station. This museum, one of the oldest in Italy, houses one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts, second only to the Cairo Museum. Founded in 1824 to display the city’s growing collection of statues, sarcophagi and papyrus scrolls, it has been a mainstay for history buffs ever since.

The museum is close to Piazza San Carlo, one of the city’s most important landmarks. Cultural events, street festivals and concerts are regularly held in this area. Also nearby is the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, which houses the Holy Shroud of Turin.