Torino, a city rooted in history extending to over two millenniums, and the first capital city of Italy, is historically known for its baroque architecture and delicate cuisine. Equally, in recent times, it is famous for being one of Italy’s main industrial and most diverse cultural hubs, attracting talent from all over the world. The Capital of the Alps will soon also be remembered as the host city of WordCamp Europe 2024: the annual event that has become a beacon of innovation, creativity, knowledge exchange, and more importantly, an unchallenged community spirit.
The brightest minds in WordPress will gather in Torino between June 13th and June 15th where the future of web development takes shape through vibrant discussions and workshops.
WordCamp Europe is a melting pot of ideas and creativity, from the latest in business development, theme & plugin development to the evolving landscape of content creation, SEO & marketing. It’s not just a conference; it’s a celebration of the open-source spirit that drives WordPress forward. As we count down the days to the kick-off of the 2024 version, the buzz is undeniable and Torino is ready to welcome WordPress enthusiasts from across the globe.
To make your attendance at WordCamp Europe 2024: Torino a smooth and pleasant one, we prepared this complete guide about the conference and the host city. Including up-to-date information on how to arrive, where to stay, how to get around in town, and what else is there to savor in the city and surrounding region when you are not partaking in the conference. So buckle up and enjoy, hoping to see you there in June while this blog series serves as a facilitator of your experience.
Arriving to Torino by Airplane:
Like most fellow WordCamp Europe attendees, partners, and organizers; you probably don’t reside in Italy and will have to travel there by airplane. For that, we compiled a list of the nearest airports and routes connecting them to our journey’s destination. The list includes the local airport of the city, as well as the closest 3 nearby international airports, connecting both Worldwide flights and European transit routes. Furthermore, we will list 3 final destinations most common among WordCamp Europe travelers: The Venue, The City’s Main Transport Stations, and The Host City’s Downtown.
Stations, stops, and approximate journey durations mentioned in this article are all up to date with the latest version of Google Maps to help familiarize visitors with local information, and will be updated if and when needed. Bus & Tram routes and availability are subject to change due to different factors affecting daily life in the city.
Arriving through Torino Airport (TRN):
From Torino Caselle Airport to Lingotto Fiere: Good news if you’re arriving from the local airport directly to the venue or the nearby hotels such as NH Lingotto, as the railway line connects the Torino Caselle Airport (TRN) and the Lingotto Railway Station, located to the west of our venue: Lingotto Fiere.
Departure Station: Torino Aeroporto di Caselle (Direction: Fossano – 8 stops.)
Arrival Station: Torino Lingotto Railway Station.
Journey Duration: Around 41 minutes direct ride by train from the airport to the Lingotto Station stop and an additional ~15 minutes walk or bus ride (Line 18) to Lingotto Fiere, due to ongoing works in the area.
In the paragraph before, we covered arriving from the local airport to the venue, however, in this section, we will provide voyage routes for the three main stations of the city: Porta Susa, Porta Nuova, and Lingotto.
In addition, bus/airport shuttle service companies such as Arriva & Flibco* offer direct trips from the airport terminal to main stops in the city, at or nearby the main stations.
*You can check their website(s) for routes, durations, locations & discounted offers for round-trip journeys, as well as family plans if you plan on visiting WordCamp with your family!
From Torino Caselle Airport to Porta Susa Station: No different than Lingotto, Porta Susa, being the first railway station of the city, is also connected to the airport by train.
- Departure Station: Torino Aeroporto di Caselle (Direction: Fossano – 7 stops)
- Arrival Station: Torino Porta Susa Station.
- Journey Duration: ~37 minutes direct ride by train.
From Torino Caselle Airport to Porta Nuova Station: To arrive at Porta Nuova Station, you can simply take the train ride to Porta Susa as described in the previous step, then from inside Porta Susa Station you may take the M1 metro directly to Porta Nuova, from the same station.
- Departure Station: Torino Aeroporto di Caselle (Direction: Fossano – 7 stops)
- Transit Station: Torino Porta Susa Station.
- Arrival Station: Torino Porta Nuova Station.
- Journey Duration: Almost 37 minutes direct ride by train. Almost 10-minute metro ride.
From Torino Caselle Airport to Torino Lingotto Railway Station: As the Lingotto Railway Station is right at the side of the Lingotto Center (which compounds our venue, a shopping center as well as hotels), the information in this section is similar to the first option entitled “From Torino Caselle to Lingotto Fiere.) However, we list the option in this section as it’s the third railway station in the city and may be useful even for off-conference days!
- Departure Station: Torino Aeroporto di Caselle (Direction: Fossano – 8 stops.)
- Arrival Station: Torino Lingotto Railway Station.
- Journey Duration: Around 41 minutes direct ride by train.
From Torino Caselle Airport to Torino’s Historical Downtown Centro:
If you’re planning to get to Torino’s historical “Centro†and enjoy the heart of the city, as well as endless culinary and cultural experiences, we still got you covered:
From Porta Susa Station, walk around 3 minutes to Piazza XVIII Dicembre then take one of the following lines: Bus 13, Bus 55, or Bus 56 that drop you off at Piazza Castello (or a stop earlier due to recent ongoing work on some routes.) You may also take Bus 72 or Bus 72/ which will drop you off at a stop named “Bertola Cap.†around a 4-minute walk from Piazza Castello, at the heart of a tourist area with many restaurants, hotels, BnBs, and convenient shops at every corner!
From Porta Nuova Station, you may cross the street in the direction of Piazza Carlo Felice, and voila, you are on your way to the famous Via Roma: the main touristic street of Torino, which passes through the main touristic attraction Piazza San Carlo and ends at Piazza Castello.
From Lingotto Station, you may take Bus 18 from the station and it will drop you off at Via Po, one of Torino’s main streets at the heart of Centro.
Arriving through Nearby Airports:
Milan, being the nearest main city to Torino, is home to three main airports that serve as destinations for international flights from and to Italy: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY), and Milan Linate Airport (LIN). Since the destination this time is another city, means this city will act as a transit spot before arriving in Torino, we’ll expand our research to cover its most used options for you! Kindly note that Malpensa (MXP) is the only airport in Milano that has direct shuttle services that can comfortably connect you to Torino in under two hours. All other Milano airport options have shuttle services that connect them to the city’s main railway station Milano Centrale, from where you must take a train to finalize your trip to Torino.
From Milan Malpensa Airport to Torino:
- Arriva (Direct): Pickup at the arrivals terminal, drop off at Corso Bolzano/Porta Susa. Direct journey of 1 hour and 55 minutes. Discounted round-trip tickets are available on the website. Full luggage accommodation is available.
- Flibco (Direct): Pickup at the arrivals terminal, drop off at Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II Stop or Lingotto Stop. Direct journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes for the first stop and 2 hours and 15 minutes for the latter. Discounted round-trip tickets are available on the website. Full luggage accommodation is available.
- Autostradale (Direct): Pickup at the arrivals terminal, drop off at Corso Bolzano/Porta Susa. Direct journey of around 2 hours. Discounted round-trip tickets are available on the website. Full luggage accommodation is available.
- Train (Transit): Milano Centrale Railway Station acts as a transit spot for this route. First you must take a shuttle service operated by Terravision that connects Milan Malpensa Airport to the main station of Milan in question, Milano Centrale. Then take a direct train to one of Torino’s main stations.
From Milan Bergamo Airport to Torino:
Milano Centrale Railway Station acts as a transit spot for all three routes below & total journey duration may vary depending on transit duration. For all three options, shuttle departure is Milan Bergamo Airport & shuttle arrival is Milano Centrale Station. For the second part of the journey, by train, the departure is Milano Centrale & the arrival is one of Torino’s Railway Stations.
- Flibco + Train: Flibco tickets for this option have a full-day validity.
- Orioshuttle + Train: Orioshuttle tickets for this option have a 12 hours validity.
- Autostradale + Train: Flexible journey duration.
Official Website to check for train routes & tickets.
From Milan Linate Airport to Torino:
Milano Centrale Railway Station acts as a transit spot for both routes below & total journey duration may vary depending on transit duration. Journey between transit station & Torino is similar to the previous step.
- Linateshuttle + Train.
- Autostradale + Train.
Tips on Arriving by Shared Transport:
The most common rule of thumb when travelling to a country with a different language is to pay attention to location names and addresses, for Torino arrival and departure picks: Torino Vittorio Emmanuele II or Lingotto for bus and shuttle options and not Torino Stura nor Corso Giulio Cesare as they are far from any of the main arrival location.
For other options pick Porta Nuova, Porta Susa (Corso Bolzano, or, Corso Inghilterra), or Lingotto when available, as they are all connected to the city center and the venue by metro, trams, and bus routes. Kindly note that the travel dates used for reference and checks in this file were set between 12 and 17 June 2024.
In case you prefer using a taxi from Torino’s Caselle Airport to your destination in the city, below you can find links to the three main taxi providers from and to the TRN airport:
- Taxi Torino: https://www.taxitorino.it/
- Free Now: https://www.free-now.com
- WeTaxi: https://wetaxi.it
In the table below, you can find a simplified option/city matrix, listing the availability of all public and shared transport options from main cities in Italy to Torino.
| Milano | Bologna | Roma | Venezia | Firenze | Bergamo | |
| Train (Regional/Freccia Rossa) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Intercity Train | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Bus (Flixbus, Itabus..) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Airport Shuttle Torino | From MXP Only | Not Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | Itabus Only |
Arriving by Own Vehicle:
What to expect?
Although it would be recommended, easier and more sustainable to travel by shared/public transport, for some people the options still aren’t as wide. Therefore, If you are planning to arrive by car, kindly note that you need to have a valid driving license from any EU member state so you can drive in Italy without needing international driving permission. You will need to get an international driving permit if you don’t already have an EU-issued driving license.
If you are coming from a nearby western or northern route, check the weather for the date and times of the trip prior, have plenty of rest when needed, stack on essentials and a first aid kit, take note of the emergency numbers in the countries you are passing through, rotate drivers in case you are not driving solo, choose easy routes equipped with convenient shop and station stops!
Italian Road Rules of Thumb:
- Keep to the right and overtake to the left.
- Dipped headlights must be used on two-lane motorways.
- Horn may only be used in cases of emergency.
- Trams, public buses, and trains have the right of way.
- Helmets are mandatory for all riders of motorcycles.
Although it is quite a challenge to find a parking by the street in Torino, the Lingotto Fiere and the nearby Centro Commerciale Lingotto are both equipped with parkings within walking distance from the venue! Further information about parking at Lingotto
The Adventure Goes On!
Come June, all roads will lead to Torino, and we hope we did our part in familiarizing you with your awaited voyage to the host city of the current WordCamp Europe version. But the adventure doesn’t end as we step through the conference doors. Next in this series, specifically in “Staying in Torino,†we’ll explore the very heart of this magnificent city. From getting around town and using its public transport efficiently, to finding cozy accommodations, and not ending with hidden gems as well as a full what-to-do guide for when you are not “WordCamping!â€
We’ll guide you through making the most of your stay in Torino. Whether you’re here for the duration of the conference or willing to extend your visit to savor more of what Torino and the Piemonte region has to offer, we’ve got you covered. So unpack, settle in, and get ready to immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the city of magic.
Until next time!
