Torino FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers travel advice

Advice for fans travelling to Italy for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ match with Torino FC:

• Date: Thursday 22 August 2019

• Venue: Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Via Filadelfia, Turin

• Kick off time: 8.00pm (local time)

As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Italy.

Passports and visas

• you don’t need a visa to travel to Italy on a British passport from the UK, but your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay;

• remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night – it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties;

• you must carry ID with you at all times – you’ll need to carry your passport to the match to gain entry to the stadium;

• if you lose your passport, you’ll need to get an Emergency Travel Document in person from the British Consulate-General in Milan or the British Embassy in Rome. You’ll need to apply online first and supply a police report (if your passport was stolen), flight reservation and one photo; the fee is £100.00. See our services and British Embassy, Rome

Getting to the stadium

Local information and transport links:

• roads in Turin are organised on a grid system and the city is easy to navigate on foot, by bus/tram and metro. Tickets cost €1.70 and you can buy them from newsagents and certain bars. They must be franked in the machine when you board any means of transport. The same ticket can be used for 100 minutes on buses and trams, but only once on the Metro. A one-day ticket is available for €4 lasting 24 hours from the time it is first franked;

• local transport info is available on GTT (in English)

• travelling to Turin / to the stadium: the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino can easily be reached by train from anywhere in Italy. More information is available on Trenitalia.

On arriving in Turin, take bus 4 from Porta Nuova station or bus 10 from Porta Susa station

At the match

• large amounts of coins, belts with large buckles and heavy cigarette lighters aren’t allowed in the stadium; check with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC if you need more information about the rules on banners/flags;

• arrive at the stadium in good time as entry/security procedures may take some time to complete; at the end of the game you’ll be asked to stay in the stadium for a short time to allow the home supporters’ area to be cleared;

• the Italian government has a zero tolerance policy on hooliganism both inside and outside the stadium.

Tips

• beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway stations (Stazione Ferroviaria), around the town centre and when using public transport;

• only carry what you need, leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposits;

• if you’re travelling in a car, remember to always lock the vehicle and never leave valuables inside; hire cars and foreign registered vehicles are more of a target for thieves.

Emergency services numbers

Other useful contacts/information