City Transportation
Turin's urban transportation network consists of 8 tram routes, over 100 bus routes, and a metro system with 21 stations. Interestingly, the metro in Turin is fully automated, with no drivers or ticket inspectors.
To pay for the fare on all types of Turin's city transportation, you need to purchase a universal ticket from tobacco and news kiosks or ticket machines. There are several types of travel documents available, and the price of the ticket depends on the duration of use.
Fare Prices
A ticket for 90 minutes costs 1.50 EUR, a 24-hour ticket (giornaliero) costs 5 EUR, a 48-hour ticket costs 7.50 EUR, and a 72-hour ticket costs 10 EUR. A ticket for 15 rides within the city and suburbs costs 17.50 EUR. Tourists claim that it is advantageous to purchase a Shopping ticket (3 EUR) for transportation in Turin. It is valid for 4 hours in both the city and suburbs but must be used between 9:00 and 20:00.
Local Transportation
Taxis are a popular mode of transportation in Turin. The initial fee is 3.50 EUR, and each subsequent kilometer will cost between 1.05 and 1.44 EUR. An additional fee of 5 EUR is required for a trip to the center of Turin. Phone numbers of popular taxi operators: (011) 57-37 (PRONTO TAX), (011) 57-30 (RADIO TAXI).
