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Turin is situated on the north-western side of Italy, one of the most popular countries in the world, in the Piedmont region, on the banks of the Po River surrounded by the Alps. Another known name for this city, which has a very long-established gastronomy culture, is ''gourmet paradise ''.

Apart from this, it is also the third most important city of Italy after Milan in terms of trade and tourism. Most of the trade is made up by the automotive sector. Turin, home to the FIAT factory, hosts the Turin Automobile Museum, one of the world's 10 oldest and largest automobile museums. One of the most famous cities in Europe, the industrial center has hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics. The city, with a population of around 1.5 million, has a developed public transportation system.

Transfers from Torino to the other cities of Italy, as well as transportation within the city are usually provided by metro and train. You can use buses, trams and metro which have regular services within the city of Turin as well as taxis. You can usually travel within the city of Turin without needing a taxi.

The cheapest and most preferred means of transportation by tourists and locals is train and trams. The other two preferred options in urban transport are buses and metro. The train lines, especially the Torino subway lines, are linked to each other in inner city spots as well as to other cities of Italy such as Milan. With a comfortable and fast service you can go anywhere you want in Turin city; you can also have daily visits to other cities of Italy. Fees are not high given the fast service to the customers.

In the city of Turin you can also rent bicycles. The city is not too big, thus it is suitable for cycling. Transportation in Turin, an Italian city favored by tourists with cheap accommodation options both in terms of winter tourism and summer tourism, has grown considerably thanks to the Winter Olympics hosted in 2006.

The cost of single ticket in public transport in Turin is 1.5 Euros. There is a card called Torino-Piemonte, and most of the conscious tourists have this card because those who have this card travel with discount. Single-use, two day, three day, weekly, and monthly cards are available. The two day ticket is 7.2 euros, the three day ticket is 10 euros, and the 7 day ticket is 37 euros. In fact, the other beauty of these cards is it provides free access to many museums, theaters and parks.

The most important point to be taken care of with regards to transportation is to never get on public transport (train, subway, tram, bus, etc.) without validating your ticket. Passengers who do not validate their tickets are subject to serious sanctions, such as a EUR 100 fine. This issue is very important since the tickets are valid for a certain time period. Even if you have already bought it in advance, you cannot use it if it is not valid anymote. There are two main train stations in Torino: Porta Nuova and Porta Susa in Piazza Carlo Felice. You can purchase your train tickets online or at ticketing points at train stations.

Many of the public transport, including trains, start their service at 05.30 in the morning and last until midnight.

Airport Information

Turin Airport is located in the Caselle Torinese area of ​​Italy. It is located in the Piedmont region, 16 kilometers north-west of the city center. Turin Airport, also known as Sandro Pertini Airport, is one of Italy's oldest and largest airports, established in 1953.

Turin Airport has a train station and bus services to the city center of Turin and the surrounding cities. Many of the passengers landing at Turin Airport can arrive wherever they want in a short period of time, conveniently without leaving the station, by train or bus.

You can also find car rental companies and small shopping centers outside of station stops. As it is one of the leading airports in Europe in terms of development, it increases its passenger capacity every year. In the past, many airline companies did not fly directly to Turin Airport; but many airline companies, including Turkish Airlines, have direct flights to Turin Airport today. There are car parks, car rental companies, restaurants and bars, VIP services and lounges and 14 shopping malls at the airport. Equipped with sophisticated infrastructure and services, Turin Airport is an ideal airport offering a range of unique opportunities for potential business partners.

Turin Airport, which is invested by a large number of Italian and international brands, is an excellent establishment hosting more than 5 million passengers per year. It meets the security, comfort and similar needs of the passengers in the best conditions.

It is envisaged that an ambitious plan concerning the expansion of passenger traffic will come into play in the next three years due to the fact that the strategic location of the terminal is also of great importance in terms of industry and trade. This plan aims to increase food court areas, retail numbers, and passenger capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Helsinki, which is located in the Uusimaa region in the southern part of Finland, is the capital and most populous city of Finland. Situated on the shores of the Gulf of Finland within the Baltic Sea, Helsinki is among the leading European cities in terms of culture, finance, and science.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which is located in the neighboring city Vantaa that is the border of the north and east of the city, welcomes the passengers traveling to Helsinki, Finnish and Swedish are spoken. The indented peninsula, which is in the southern part of the city, is also known as the city center. The central stations of all means of public transportation are located in the city center. Senata Square on the west coast of the city center constitutes the historical part of the city. There is a tourist information office near the Market Square which is in the south of Senata Square. You can ask every kind of question about transportation as well as you can buy tickets for various tours and museums at this office.

Metro, tramway, train, and bus are the most preferred means of public transportation. In addition, minibuses and ferryboats are also available for transportation between the coastal regions. The large overpass called Baana connects the Western Harbour area with Kamppi and Töölö Bay areas. This overpass facilitates transportation for pedestrians and bike riders. Public transportation in Helsinki is organized by the company named HSL (Helsinki Regional Transport), just like in the cities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. You can buy tickets from ticket booths, from the drivers or by mobile phone to take advantage of public transportation. If you buy the ticket from the driver, the ticket costs a little more. You need to buy a different ticket to take a tramway; the price of the tramway tickets is more affordable than the tickets of other transportation option. These tickets are valid for one hour. If you are going to travel to the cities Espoo, Vantaa or Kauniainen, you need to buy an interregional ticket. These tickets are valid for eighty minutes.

If you are going to use public transport very often during the day, daily tickets will be more practical for you. The children under the age of seven can travel free of charge, while those who are under the age of sixteen can travel by paying half price of the tickets. Transportation options are very limited after midnight in Helsinki. Bus services are available until 2 am, while other public transportation vehicles generally depart for the last time before midnight. On weekends and official holidays, the buses departing from Elielinaukio and Rautatientori area near the railway station are available after 2 am; however, ticket prices cost twice as high as the standard price. Although ticket controls are very rare on public transport in Helsinki, ticket controllers get on the vehicles at certain intervals and ask for tickets. If you haven't got a ticket during ticket control, you have to pay a high amount of penalty.

There are various transportation options to reach the city from the airport. You can benefit from public transportation options such as train, private shuttle services or bus to reach the city center, where you can transfer and travel to different parts of the city, or you can get to anywhere you want in a shorter time by taking the advantage of taxi or car rental options.

Kutsuplus (Minibus Shuttles)

The minibuses shuttles called Kutsuplus are private-public transportation minibuses, which have recently been in service. These on-demand shuttles are the minibuses that depart by bringing together the passengers going to the same destination. The minibus shuttles that run on online reservation pick up its passengers at certain stops and drop them off at the places where they exactly would like to arrive. The cost of this journey depends on your destination and you have the opportunity to pay the price during booking by credit card. Kutsuplus option is much more affordable compared to taking a taxi.

Taxi

Although taking a taxi is more costly compared to public transportation options, it is a quite practical transportation option. You can get a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport, as well as you can book a taxi in advance by making an online reservation. VIP taxi service is also available if you prefer a more luxurious travel. Taxi minibuses called yellow lines can take up to 8 passengers. The minibus taxis don’t follow a specific route. All the passengers taken from the airport are dropped off in turn. The price of this service may vary depending on the number of passengers. If you want to take the advantage of this service, you can contact the yellow stands at the incoming passenger side of the airport.

Train

A new railway line connecting the airport to the central railway station has been in service as of 2015. Journey by train takes about half an hour and the trains usually depart every 10 minutes. You need to buy a ticket by means of the ticket booths on the platform at the airport. The train is not very close to the airport for now. For this reason, you will have to get on the shuttle services running between the airport and the railway station to board the train until the construction of the last (airport) station is completed. You can arrive at the station in a few minutes thanks to the shuttle services.

Helsinki Central Railway Station is the central station of all trains and it is very close to the city center. The train lines Y, S, U, L, E, A, M, I, K, N, T, H, and R are the lines for urban transportation and these lines move in three different directions to the north of the central station. If you are going to travel to the neighboring cities like Espoo, Vantaa or Kaunianinen, it would be useful to remember that you need to buy an interregional ticket.

Bus

The intercity bus 615 departs every 30 minutes and takes you from the airport to the Helsinki Central Railway Station in about 30-40 minutes. You need to buy an interregional ticket to take the advantage of this bus line because the airport is within the borders of Vantaa. Once you arrive at the central railway station, you can benefit from transfer option by bus, tramway or metro lines that go to many parts of the city. Your ticket will still be valid for transfer since journey time doesn’t exceed one hour.

In addition, the Finnair City Bus is another alternative to reach the city center from the airport. This bus line departs every 15 minutes and goes to the central railway station from the airport in about half an hour. The bus ticket for this bus costs a bit more compared to the bus number 615 and doesn’t include transfer option. However, this bus line provides you with a more comfortable journey as well as it offers free Wi-Fi service during your journey.

If you are planning to go to the resorts in Espoo, the U-line bus, which provides inter-regional transportation service, depart from the airport to Leppävaara, Nihtisilta and Espoonkeskus regions. Transportation is mainly provided by tramway lines in the city center, while buses are much more preferred for transportation in other urban areas.

The buses departing from the bus terminal on Eliel Square near the central railway station move to the north side of the city and the buses departing from the terminal on Railway Square go to the east, while the buses going to the west depart from the underground bus terminal at the Kamppi Center, which is connected to the Kamppi subway station.

Tramway

Taking a tramway is a convenient option for touristic transportation. The tramway lines mostly provide transportation in the southern peninsula, which is the central part of the city, yet the extension of tramway network still continues. There are nine tram lines that provide transportation service throughout the southern peninsula in Helsinki. Taking a tram from the airport is not possible for now; however, if you get to the central railway station from the airport, you can go on your journey throughout the peninsula by tramway transfer.

Metro

Subway network of Helsinki provides transportation service on a much shorter route compared to other major European cities. Metro provides eastbound transportation from the city center in the south. The journey from Ruoholahti station to Mellunmäki or Vusaari stations takes a little more than twenty minutes. The westward extension of the metro network towards Espoo is currently under construction.

Rent a car

You can rent a car from the car rental offices in the terminal building once your plane lands at the airport. However, traveling in Helsinki by car is not a very practical option. Parking fees are quite high and it is very difficult to find a convenient parking space in the city; parking lots are charged at hourly intervals. However, if you are going to travel on weekends, you can prefer to rent a car since parking is free of charge at the weekend. You can also rent a limousine as a more luxurious option.