Turin is located in northern Italy, close to the Alps and to the French border. It is the main city of the Piedmont region.
See the web sites of the City of Torino and of its Tourism Office for detailed information.
By airplane
Turin has its own international airport, situated in Caselle. The airport is connected to the town by both train and bus services (the train for the moment reaches a secondary station, Torino Dora). Milan is not so far, and it is possible to fly to Milan and then reach Turin by train or by bus.
By train
Turin has two major railway stations, Porta Nuova and Porta Susa, both located in the city center. The city is well connected by both domestic and international train services. For schedules and timetables, you can visit the Italian Railways website (Trenitalia).
Department of Physics
University of Torino
via Pietro Giuria 1
10125 Torino
Public transportation in Torino is mostly based on buses and trams (beside, of course, taxis). There is also a subway line.
You can find maps of the town, including bus and tram lines, from the site of the local public transport company GTT.
To get to the institute from the two main train stations:
from Porta Nuova
Take tram number 9 towards Torino Esposizione from just outside the main entrance of the station and get off at the Giuria Est stop (about 10 minutes). Alternatively, you can take bus number 67 towards Ada Negri Nord and get off at the Valperga Caluso stop (also about 10 minutes).
from Porta Susa
Take the subway towards Lingotto and get off at Nizza station. Walk back along Via Nizza, then turn right onto Via Valperga Caluso. The department is located at the end of Via Valperga Caluso, about 400 meters ahead, on your right.