After the Maratona Reale: Turin Overnight

The Route: Venaria Reale → Turin → Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) Logistics: A bus or train from Venaria Reale to the centre, then an airport link. Check each timetable. Marathon Month: October Duration: 1 night

Venaria Reale ──(bus or train, check timetable)──> Turin centre ──(airport bus or taxi)──> TRN

The Maratona Reale finishes in the gardens of the Reggia di Venaria on a Sunday. A night in Turin on the Sunday or Monday breaks the journey home, and puts you closer to an early flight.

October in Turin is cool, often damp, and dark early. Plan the walk for the afternoon.

Night one: Turin

The historic centre is flat, and the arcaded streets give shelter. A loop around Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo takes under an hour at an easy pace. Check opening days if you want a museum, and book timed tickets. Avoid the climb to viewpoints on the hills.

Where to stay

Choose a hotel near Porta Nuova station or in the flat centre, so the airport link is short. Book a refundable room and ask about lift access.

Food

Ask the hotel for current recommendations and book a table, since restaurants fill in the evening. Confirm the Monday opening days.

Getting Home

Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) is reached from the centre by an airport bus or a taxi. Check the operator's timetable and allow a margin for an early flight. Milan is the alternative gateway, reached by train.