Turin Porta Susa (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to Torino Porta Susa train station from Turin city centre

Turin or Torino is the capital of the province of Piedmont in northwestern Italy. It is a place where Parisian elegance meets Viennese coffee shops, while the Alpine backdrop provides a genuine touch of Italy. Not only is it a city that gave the world the Fiat car but a place of fine dining, history, and culture. Since being the host of the Winter Olympics in 2006, the popularity of Turin as a city break and holiday destination has grown year on year. The train station Torino Porta Susa is one of two mainline stations in the city. The other is Torino Porta Nuova which is slightly busier. From Torino Porta Susa passengers have links to Paris as well as many Italian cities including Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples, and Parma.

What is the best way to get to the train station Torino Porta Susa from the city centre?

The platforms and tracks of the train station Torino Porta Susa run beneath the Corso Inghilterra, the main thoroughfare in Turin. This means it is easily accessible by foot or public transport from many of the city's tourist attractions as well as its hotels. One of the top attractions in the city is the Museo Egizio or Egyptian Museum. This can be found in the historic heart of Turin along with other attractions such as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and the Palazzo Madama. All of these attractions are within easy walking distance of Torino Porta Susa. These journeys can also be made by tram (numbers 13 and 15) or by bus (numbers 29, 56, 59, and 72). As well as an efficient network of buses and trams, Turin also has one subway line which connects the western side of the city with the train station Torino Porta Susa. 

How far is it from the city centre to Torino Porta Susa train station?

Most of Turin's city centre attractions are within easy walking distance of the train station Torino Porta Susa. For example, walking from the Museo Egizio or the Palazzo Madama takes just 20 minutes. From the museum, start on the Via Maria Vittoria, continue on the Via Cernaia until reaching the Piazza XVIII Dicembre. Turn left out of the Piazza to enter the station. From the Palazza Madama located in the Piazza Castello start on Via Pietro Micca before joining the Via Cernaia. Traveling from these attractions to the station by bus takes just over 15 minutes. Visitors with luggage who want to take the bus from hotels around the city will find a good choice of services with journey times that rarely take more than 30 minutes although it is wise to avoid the morning and evening rush hours where possible. The train station Torino Porta Susa is linked to Torino Porta Nuova by the city's only subway line as well as by trams and buses.

How accessible is the train station Torino Porta Susa for those with limited mobility?

As with all of Italy's mainline train stations, Torino Porta Susa has been made as accessible as possible for those with limited mobility and other disabilities. While this new station is very large and can appear intimidating at first glance, every level can be accessed by elevators while staff members are always on hand during opening hours to offer assistance. Restrooms, as well as the station cafe, can be accessed by wheelchairs. Sale Blu is a service offered to all travelers with disabilities on Italian rail networks. Passengers can contact RFI (Rete Ferroviaria Italiana) on 199 30 30 60 or 199 892021 (option 7) to request the assistance they require.

Local tips: Train station Torino Porta Susa points of interest

While there are no left luggage facilities at Torino Porta Susa station, a neighboring cafe does offer this service for a small charge. Then, if passengers have to wait for a train there is plenty to see and do in Turin within a short distance of the station concourse. The Museo Egizio, acclaimed for its Egyptian collections and the lavishly decorated Palazzo Real with its extensive gardens are 20-minutes' walk away. A tram (15 and 13) or a  bus journey (55 and 56) of approximately 25 minutes takes visitors to the shores of the River Po. Here is the charming Museo Casa Mollino with its exhibits of 20th-century photography and architecture and the neoclassical church of Gran Madre di Dio. This is reminiscent of Rome's Pantheon. A pleasant hour or two can also be spent in the Porta Palazzo Market browsing for local food delicacies or holiday souvenirs.