Artissima 2026: Transfers, Airports & Getting to Turin's Art Fair

Artissima 2026 runs 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Oval Lingotto Fiere in Turin, with a preview on 29 October by invitation only. It's Italy's leading contemporary art fair, bringing together 183 galleries from 35 countries. If you're attending as a collector, gallery representative, exhibitor or business traveller, this guide covers the transportation decisions that matter: how to reach the Lingotto area from Turin Airport, Porta Nuova or Porta Susa, whether Milan is a realistic alternative gateway, and how private transfers fit alongside Turin's public transport.

Artissima 2026 at a Glance

What Is Artissima?

Artissima is Turin's international contemporary art fair, held annually at Oval Lingotto Fiere since moving to the venue. The 2026 edition brings together 183 Italian and international galleries from 35 countries, organised across four flagship sections — Main Section, New Entries, Monologue/Dialogue and Art Editions — plus three curated sections, Present Future, Back to the Future and Disegni, drawing collectors, gallery staff, artists and press from across Europe and beyond. For transportation purposes, the practical reality is that most attendees are working to a fixed three-to-four-day schedule, often moving between the airport or station, a hotel, and the venue more than once a day.

Where Is Artissima 2026 Held?

Artissima takes place at Oval Lingotto Fiere, Via Giacomo Mattè Trucco 70, in Turin's Lingotto district — a different area from Turin's historic city centre, and a few kilometres from both of Turin's main railway stations. Lingotto itself is well connected: Turin's Metro Line 1 serves the area directly, with stops at Lingotto and Italia 61 (a short walk from the venue for ticketed visitors), and bus and tram lines 1, 18 and 35 also call there. By car, routes from the A4, A5, A32, A6 and A21 motorways all lead toward Corso Unità d'Italia and the Lingotto Fiere car parks.

The Lingotto building itself has a history worth knowing: built between 1916 and 1923 to a design by engineer Giacomo Matté-Trucco — the same name the venue's street carries today — it was Fiat's main car factory until production moved elsewhere and the plant closed in 1982. Architect Renzo Piano redeveloped the complex between 1991 and 2003 into the exhibition centre, hotel and offices in use today, while keeping the building's original exterior largely intact. It's a different kind of venue from a purpose-built modern fairground, and part of why Lingotto feels distinct from Turin's historic centre.

Turin Airport to Artissima

Turin Airport (Caselle) is around 16 km north of the city centre. According to Artissima's own practical information, the airport is rail-linked via Trenitalia regional services to both Torino Porta Susa (around 30 minutes, roughly every 15 minutes) and Torino Lingotto stations, and bus services operated by Arriva Italia and Flibco also connect the airport to Turin's main stations, from where the metro reaches the venue. For a direct taxi, Artissima's own guidance estimates roughly 35 minutes and around €40 — a useful benchmark, though actual fares and timing depend on traffic and your exact pickup point.

A private transfer covers the same route directly, without changing between a train or bus and a final taxi leg — the main advantage for Artissima specifically is avoiding that change with luggage, artwork-related paperwork, or when arriving outside regular train hours.

Turin Airport Transfer Comparison

Torino Porta Nuova to Artissima

Torino Porta Nuova, the city's main historic station, connects directly to Lingotto on Metro Line 1 — a direct ride of around 9 minutes, with trains roughly every 5 minutes. For a solo visitor travelling light, this is a straightforward option. For groups, anyone carrying significant luggage, or exhibitors with materials, a taxi or private transfer avoids navigating the metro with bags, and can go straight to the venue or your hotel first.

Torino Porta Susa to Artissima

Torino Porta Susa, Turin's other main station and the one typically served by high-speed trains from Milan, connects to Torino Lingotto by train in around 6 minutes, or via the metro in around 13 minutes including a change. If you're arriving by high-speed rail from elsewhere in Italy, Porta Susa is likely your arrival point, and a private transfer from there removes the need for a further change before reaching the venue or your hotel.

Traveling from Milan to Artissima

Milan isn't the natural gateway for Artissima, but it's a realistic one if your international flight serves Milan rather than Turin directly. High-speed trains (Frecciarossa and Italo) connect Milan to Turin in roughly 47 minutes to just over an hour depending on the service, with around 30 departures a day — a genuinely practical option if you're already in Milan. A private transfer by road covers the same ~140 km route in around 1.5 hours; from Milan Malpensa specifically, the drive is around 1 hour 40 minutes. For most visitors, though, this only makes sense if your itinerary already has you in Milan beforehand — flying directly into Turin is the more direct option otherwise.

Private Transfers to Artissima

A pre-booked private transfer can cover an airport pickup, a hotel pickup, or a direct journey from either Turin station to Oval Lingotto Fiere, with a return transfer arranged in the same booking. This is most useful for visitors working to a fixed schedule across the fair's three to four days, groups travelling together, and anyone carrying more than standard luggage. It doesn't include event accreditation, fair tickets, or any official Artissima service — it's transportation only, arranged independently of the fair itself.

Artissima Transportation for Exhibitors and Galleries

Galleries exhibiting at Artissima often need to move staff — and sometimes paperwork, smaller works or display materials — between the airport, a hotel and the venue across several days. The practical step is providing exact details when requesting a quote: passenger count, luggage, and the size or quantity of anything beyond standard bags. Standard vehicles aren't suited to large art installations or oversized crates; if your materials fall into that category, say so when requesting your quote so it can be assessed rather than assumed. Booking ahead also helps coordinate staff arriving on different flights into a single, sensible schedule.

Transportation for Collectors and VIP Travelers

Collectors, art professionals and executives attending Artissima often value a transfer that's arranged entirely around their own schedule rather than a fixed timetable — a private airport pickup, a direct hotel-to-fair transfer, and a return journey booked in advance, with the flexibility to add a stop if your plans change. This is straightforward transportation built around convenience and privacy, not a VIP event service — it doesn't include fair accreditation, hospitality, or any official Artissima arrangement.

Where to Stay for Artissima

Visitors typically stay either near Lingotto itself, for the shortest possible journey to the venue, or in central Turin around Porta Nuova or Porta Susa, which offers more choice of hotels and restaurants at the cost of a short metro or transfer ride each day. The practical consideration is the same either way: the further your hotel is from Lingotto, the more a direct private transfer saves you from piecing together local transport each morning and evening, particularly if you're attending every day of the fair.

Getting Around Turin During Artissima

Turin's public transport — the metro, buses and trams run by GTT — covers the route between the city centre and Lingotto reasonably well, and is a reasonable choice for a solo visitor with light luggage and a flexible schedule. Taxis are available throughout the city for shorter, one-off journeys. A private transfer is most useful specifically for airport journeys, groups, anyone with luggage or materials beyond the ordinary, and days with a fixed schedule where arranging transport on the spot isn't worth the risk.

Private Transfer vs Public Transport

How Far in Advance Should You Book?

There's no fixed deadline, but booking once your flights and hotel are confirmed is worth doing — transportation demand around a major international fair is higher than usual, for airport transfers, hotel-to-venue journeys and return transfers alike. This applies especially if you're coordinating several colleagues arriving on different flights, or need a vehicle sized for anything beyond standard luggage.

What to Provide When Requesting a Transfer

• Pickup location (airport, station or hotel) and exact destination
• Date and pickup time
• Flight number, for airport pickups
• Number of passengers
• Luggage quantity, including any materials beyond standard bags
• Return journey details, if needed
• Any specific vehicle requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Artissima 2026?

Artissima 2026 runs from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with a preview on 29 October by invitation only.

Where is Artissima 2026 held?

At Oval Lingotto Fiere, Via Giacomo Mattè Trucco 70, Torino.

Where is Oval Lingotto Fiere?

In Turin's Lingotto district, a few kilometres from the city centre and from Turin's two main railway stations, served directly by Metro Line 1 (Lingotto and Italia 61 stops).

How do I get from Turin Airport to Artissima?

By rail to Porta Susa (around 30 minutes) or Torino Lingotto, by airport bus, by taxi (Artissima's own estimate is around 35 minutes and roughly €40), or by a private transfer directly to the venue or your hotel.

How do I get from Porta Nuova to Artissima?

Metro Line 1 runs directly from Porta Nuova to Lingotto in around 9 minutes, with trains roughly every 5 minutes.

How do I get from Porta Susa to Artissima?

By train to Torino Lingotto (around 6 minutes) or by metro (around 13 minutes including a change), or by taxi or private transfer directly to the venue.

Is there public transport to Oval Lingotto?

Yes — Metro Line 1 (Lingotto and Italia 61 stops) and bus/tram lines 1, 18 and 35 all serve the area.

Can I book a private transfer to Artissima?

Yes — private transfers can be requested from Turin Airport, Porta Nuova, Porta Susa or your hotel, directly to Oval Lingotto Fiere.

Can collectors arrange a private chauffeur for Artissima?

Yes — airport pickups, hotel-to-fair transfers and return journeys can all be arranged around your own schedule. This covers transportation only, not fair accreditation or hospitality.

Can exhibitors and galleries arrange airport transfers for staff?

Yes — provide passenger count, luggage and any materials beyond standard bags when requesting a quote, and transfers for multiple staff arriving on different flights can be coordinated.

Can groups book one vehicle for Artissima?

Yes — colleagues or groups travelling together can be booked as a single transfer rather than arranging several separate taxis. Mention your group size and luggage when requesting a quote.

Should I book an Artissima transfer in advance?

Booking once your travel plans are confirmed is worth doing, since transportation demand rises during a major fair — this applies to arrival, daily venue transfers and your return journey alike.

Can I arrange a return transfer to Turin Airport?

Yes, your return transfer can be booked in the same reservation as your arrival.

Can I travel from Milan to Artissima?

Yes — high-speed trains connect Milan to Turin in roughly 47 minutes to just over an hour, or a private transfer can cover the ~140 km road route in around 1.5 hours. This mainly makes sense if your trip already has you in Milan beforehand.