Shroud of Turin

I was there during the exibition of 1997. As far as I remember the line was quite long; it streched well outside the Duomo, so be prepared to wait for at least 1 hour. Once inside, you can't gaze at the shroud as much as you want; there is a conveyor belt moving people in front of it, just to avoid too much crowding. You wait in line, hop on it, pass at slow speed in front of the shrowd, hop off, get out of the church.

Renting a car (a small one) is not a bad idea. From Malpensa Airport to Turin is all motorway, pretty much flat and straight. Once in Turin, a straight boulevard leads you directly to the city center.

Rome2Ricom shows three buses per day from Milano Malpensa to Torino, no changes. Trip takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Train takes well over two hours and requires several changes. Check the R2R website for links to schedules.

I think your best option is to get on the bus that goes directly from the Malpensa Airport to Turin. It will leave you on the Turin train station, and from there is about 10 minutes by bus to the Duomo, where the shroud is.

It is your best choice, because if you would take the train, you would have to go first from Malpensa to Milan Train station (40 min - 1 hour), and take the train from there (1 hour with fast train, 2 with the regional train), assuming it leaves as soon as you arrive to the train station. Instead with the bus you get on the airport and get off in Turin, is way easier.

I'm not sure about the driver, but it would cost you around 200 Euros, and it would take about the same time as the bus...

Hi Ginger,
I have flown into Milan and taken the bus to Turin several times. The bus circles the arrival gates and there are signs at the bus stops. It is really very efficient. In Turin the bus stop is at the train station Porta Suza. From there cross the busy street and find Via Garibaldi, there are several streets, but Garibaldi is a straight walk to the Cathedral, There are cafes, and ice cream shops along the way. When the crowds are large the line to view the Shroud goes through the Royal Gardens to the Cathedral, that may take a good hour. Your ticket is good for any time even though there is a time span on the ticket. You can enter the Cathedral at any time for prayer and meditation. It is usually very crowded, but you do get a good view of the Shroud from the pews.

Please do not miss the Museum of the Shroud, it is on Via San Domenico, 28, which runs parallel to Garibaldi. It is well worth the time. There is also the Royal Palace next to the Cathedral, and the Egyptian Museum a short walk away. Palazzo Madama, next to the Cathedral is worth seeing. The main shopping area is Via Roma, just cross the Madama Plaza. It is a pleasant walk and ends at the main railroad station. There are many cafes and restaurants along the way. I believe the subway connects to Suza Station.
Turin is a wonderful walking city, wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the friendly, helpful local people, and the good food.
Enjoy,
Richard

How many minutes or seconds do you actually get in front of the Shroud? On the conveyor belt?

The bus from Malpensa to Torino stops at Porta Susa Station, not at Porta Nuo

Thank you so much for all of the replies. Your information has been very helpful!!

Not much time to spend in front of the shroud, as far as I remember, to avoid humane traffic jams.