Visit Turin by train: our tips for a low-carbon stay

Want to explore the capital of Piedmont? Good news: Turin is the Italian city closest to France by train, with a direct flight from Paris ! Check out our guide to a 100% train-based city trip—featuring Baroque architecture, chocolate, and the Alps on the horizon—all without a plane or a car.

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How to reach Turin by train?

Turin has the advantage of being the gateway to the Italian rail network from France. Here is the best route based on your starting point:

From Paris : A direct TGV Inoui train runs from Paris Gare de Lyon to Turin Porta Susa, with no transfers. The trip takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes, with three round trips daily. The route is also served by Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa trains, with a similar travel time.
From Lyon : a direct Frecciarossa train to Turin Porta Susa, taking about 4 hours. It is one of the fastest and easiest ways to travel to Italy from France.
From Bordeaux : Take the TGV to Paris (about 2 hours), then transfer to the direct Paris-Turin train. Allow about 8 hours total, including a transfer in Paris.
From Marseille : Head to Nice, then Ventimiglia to switch to the Italian rail network, before traveling north toward Turin along the Piedmont side of the Alps. Allow about 8 hours, including two transfers.
From Strasbourg : There is no direct route; the journey typically involves a stop in Switzerland (Basel) and then Milan. The trip takes about 8 hours and 30 minutes, with one or two connections.

No matter where you start, you'll end up right in the heart of Turin, just a stone's throw from the arcades and the Alps that frame the horizon.

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What to do by train in Turin?

In Turin, the royal ambition of the House of Savoy coexists with a more industrial and creative spirit. The Mole Antonelliana, an iconic landmark of the city, is home to the Museo del Cinema: Turin was, in fact, the very first cradle of Italian cinema, long before Cinecittà in Rome.

Just a stone's throw away, the Egyptian Museum It houses one of the world's richest collections of Egyptian artifacts—second only to the one in Cairo—and is a must-see, even for those who aren't passionate about archaeology.

Royal Heritage, the Royal Palace and the Madame Palace flank Piazza Castello, the historic heart of the city. You can then lose yourself among the kilometers of arcades that crisscross the city center (handy in case of rain), before taking a well-deserved break at the bicerin, this blend of coffee, chocolate, and cream—invented right here—is enjoyed in historic cafés as a true local ritual.

To continue your walk, the Valentino Park offers you a welcome respite on the banks of the Po, with its small, restored medieval castle.