Travel information

Written By Karolina Bayley-Hughes

Image: Erwan Hesry

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TURIN

1–3 May 2026

How to arrive

The recommended airport is Turin Caselle Airport, which directly serves the city. The airport is located about 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre.

If you do not wish to take a taxi to reach the city centre, you can use the following options:

  • Italian railway line: from Turin Caselle Airport to Torino Porta Susa
    Ticket cost €3.70, travel time approx. 30 minutes

  • Bus: Flibco, Flixbus, Arriva, Sadem
    Ticket cost varies between €3 and €7. Pick-up point is outside the airport.

Alternative airports

In case of arrival at alternative airports, we recommend:

  • Milan Malpensa Airport

  • Milan Linate Airport

  • NOT Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport

If arriving at Milan Malpensa, it is necessary to take a bus: Milan Malpensa to Turin Corso Vittorio or Torino Porta Susa with one of the following companies: Flixbus, Flibco, Sadem, Autostradale.

If arriving at Milan Linate, you must reach Milan Central Train Station (Milano Centrale) using the urban metro system (ATM lines). From there, take a regional train to Torino Porta Nuova or Torino Porta Susa (average ticket cost €12.75), or alternatively a high-speed train operated by Italo or Frecciarossa (variable cost).

Once in Turin

The city has a historic centre that is mostly pedestrian and can be comfortably explored on foot, with distances between points of interest not exceeding 30–40 minutes.

If you wish to use public transportation, the city offers a metro line (indicated by a red “M”), as well as GTT bus and tram services. The average cost of a bus ticket is €1.90.

While Uber is not as widespread as in many other countries, the service is available for town cars and vans. It is also possible to call a yellow taxi using the Uber app.

Taxis can be found at designated taxi stands throughout the city (for example Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Piazza CNL) or can be booked by phone at +39 011 5730.

Where to stay

Turin is an elegant and easy-to-navigate city, with a compact historic centre that is largely pedestrian and easily accessible on foot or by public transportation.

Suggested neighbourhoods

The meeting point for our bus will be in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, one of the city’s main squares.

For this reason, the most convenient areas to stay in are the nearby neighbourhoods: City Centre, Vanchiglia, Vanchiglietta, and Gran Madre, all within a short walking distance from the pick-up point.

San Salvario and Crocetta also offer excellent accommodation options and are well connected to the historic centre. From these neighbourhoods, Piazza Vittorio Veneto can be reached with a walk of approximately 20 minutes, or easily by public transportation.

Hotels and Airbnb

Centro Storico:

Vanchiglia:

Porta Palazzo and Quadrilatero:

Flats and Airbnb

In Turin, there are several apartments available on the Airbnb platform, offering a wide range of accommodation options across different neighbourhoods of the city. However, we recommend staying in the suggested districts in order to facilitate group travel and logistics.

Food and restaurants

Turin boasts a rich and refined food culture, deeply rooted in tradition yet open to innovation. From historic cafés and classic Piedmontese trattorias to contemporary restaurants and vibrant food markets, the city offers a wide variety of options that reflect its culinary heritage and high-quality local ingredients.

Traditional food

  • La Piola Sabauda, Via Giolitti 10

  • Madama Piola, Via Ormea 6

  • Adelaide Bottega Bar, Via Mazzini 58

  • Caffè dell’Orologio, Via Morgari 16

Contemporary restaurants

  • Edit Porto Urbano, Murazzi del Po

  • Tono Metzger, Via Catania 45b

  • Casa Goffi, Viale Michelotti 52

  • Poormanger, Via Maria Vittoria 36

  • Open Baladin, Piazza Valdo Fusi 1

  • L’Orto (già Salsamentario), Via Monferrato 14

Bar and live music

  • Mad Dog Social Club, Via Maria Vittoria 35a

  • La Santa Wine, Via Stampatori 19

  • Opera Santa Pelagia, Via San Massimo 17

  • Café des Arts, Via San Massimo 4

Historic cafés

  • Caffè Al Bicerin, Piazza della Consolata 5

  • Caffè Mulassano, Piazza Castello 15

  • Baratti e Milano, Piazza Castello 29

  • Bar Elena, Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5

  • Farmacia del Cambio, Piazza Carignano 2

Emergency and safety

Turin is a safe and well-organized city with an efficient public transport system.

Public transportation (buses, trams, and metro) is managed by GTT, and tickets can be purchased at newsstands, vending machines, or via mobile apps.

Shops are generally open for lunch in the city centre but may close in smaller areas, while restaurants typically serve dinner from around 7:30 pm.

Tap water is safe to drink, and many public fountains provide fresh drinking water throughout the city.

Emergency contacts:

Emergency number: 112 (single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services)

Hospitals: Major hospitals in Turin include Ospedale Molinette, Ospedale Maria Vittoria, and Ospedale Mauriziano, all equipped with emergency departments.

Pharmacies (city centre):

  • Farmacia Centrale, Via Garibaldi 1

  • Farmacia Comunale 13, Via Roma 2

Many pharmacies operate on a rotating night and Sunday service.

Electricity and power outlets

Italy uses Type F and Type L plugs, with a standard voltage of 230V / 50Hz. Travellers from outside Europe may need a plug adapter and, in some cases, a voltage converter. Free Wi-Fi is often available.

MILAN

3–5 May 2026

How to arrive

Travel between Turin and Milan will most likely be by train. Closer to the Congress date, IKT will share the details and a booking link so participants can reserve the same service and travel together. Tickets must be purchased individually by each participant (approximately €30).

As in Turin, our itinerary will combine public transportation and walking, allowing us to move efficiently while fully immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of the city.

After the Milan stay, travellers may choose to continue independently to Venice, taking advantage of the opening of the Art Biennale.

Main train stations:

  • Milano Centrale

  • Milano Porta Garibaldi

  • Milano Porta Genova

Once in Milan

Milan’s historic centre is much more extensive and spread out than in other Italian cities, making the use of public transportation essential for getting around efficiently. While some areas can be explored on foot, longer distances between neighbourhoods and key points of interest mean that combining walking with public transit is the best way to experience the city.

Milan has an excellent public transportation network operated by ATM, including five metro lines (identified by the letter “M” and a colour), as well as an extensive system of trams and buses. A single ticket costs €2.20 and is valid for 90 minutes.

For convenience, we recommend purchasing a carnet of 10 tickets (€19.50), available at metro stations and ticket machines. This can easily be shared among participants.

Uber is available in Milan, mainly offering town cars and vans rather than standard ride-sharing services. Yellow taxis can also be booked through the Uber app.

Alternatively, taxis are available at designated taxi stands throughout the city or can be reserved by phone via Radio Taxi at +39 02 4040 or +39 02 6969.

Where to stay

Milan is a large, dynamic metropolitan city, more extensive and fast-paced than many other Italian destinations. While it offers an efficient public transportation system, visitors should remain attentive to the typical risks of a major city, especially in crowded areas and on public transit.

Suggested neighbourhoods

Our main activities will take place across several central and well-connected areas of the city, including Duomo, Missori, Guastalla, Porta Venezia, Sarpi, Navigli, Tortona, and Porta Romana.

For this reason, we recommend staying in or near these neighbourhoods, all of which provide convenient access to our itinerary and reflect different facets of Milan’s character.

All of these neighbourhoods are efficiently connected by metro, tram, and bus lines, making it easy to move throughout the city while balancing exploration on foot with public transportation.

Hotels and Airbnb

Centro Storico

Ticinese and Navigli

Porta Romana and Porta Venezia

Garibaldi and Centrale

Flats and Airbnb

In Milan, there are several apartments available on the Airbnb platform, offering a wide range of accommodation options across different neighbourhoods of the city.

However, we recommend staying in the suggested districts in order to facilitate group travel and logistics.

Food and restaurants

Milan offers a diverse and dynamic food culture that reflects its role as a modern, international city while remaining deeply connected to Lombard culinary traditions. From classic osterie to contemporary restaurants, innovative fine dining, and lively food markets, the city presents a wide range of dining experiences. We suggest booking in advance.

Contemporary restaurants

  • Lubar, Via Palestro 16

  • Veramente, Via Palermo 11

  • Una Cosa Bistrot, Via Scaldasole 7

  • Kanpai, Via Melzo 12

  • Frida, Via Pollaiuolo 3

  • Onest, Via Turroni 2

  • Moebius, Via Cappellini 25

  • Fred, Via Ingenioli 2

  • Sogni Milano, Via San Calogero 8

  • Brolo, Via Melzo 19

Bar and live music

  • Coke Tales, Via Malpighi 1

  • Spirit de Milan, Via Bovisasca 57

  • Gud Bagni Misteriosi, Via Botta 18

  • Tom, Via della Chiusa 16

  • Terrazza Aperol, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

  • Camparino in Galleria, Piazza Duomo 21

  • La Balera dell’Ortica, Via Amedeo 78

Traditional restaurants

  • Osteria dei Binari, Via Tortona 1

  • Dal Milanese, Via Santa Marta 11

  • Osteria Serafina, Via Sacco 9

  • Osteria Conchetta, Via Conchetta 8

  • Tajoli, Via Brembo 11

  • Gran Baguttin, Via Bagutta 18

  • Sant Ambrous, Corso Matteotti 7

Emergency and safety

Milan is a well-organized and generally safe metropolitan city, with an extensive and efficient public transportation system. As in all large cities, it is advisable to remain attentive in crowded areas and on public transit.

Public transportation (buses, trams, and metro) is managed by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi). Tickets can be purchased at metro stations, vending machines, newsstands, or via mobile apps.

Shops in the city centre are generally open throughout the day, while in more residential areas they may close for lunch. Restaurants typically begin dinner service from around 7:30 pm onward.

Tap water is safe to drink, and drinking fountains are available in various parts of the city, particularly in parks and public areas.

Emergency contacts:

Emergency number: 112 (single European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services)

Hospitals: Major hospitals in Milan include Ospedale Niguarda, Policlinico di Milano, Ospedale San Raffaele, and Fatebenefratelli, all equipped with emergency departments. Pharmacies are well distributed across the city.

Karolina Bayley-Hughes
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