Last Easter, we spent four days travelling through Northern Italy by train, visiting Turin, Milan, Lake Garda and Verona, and paid under £100 per person for flights, accommodation and transport within Italy. This being one of the cheapest trips we've probably ever done.
This wasn’t a long, slow holiday. It was a fast-paced mini break, planned around cheap flights, regional trains and budget accommodation.
We weren't planning on going away, however, when I found these flights, I figured it would be daft not to. 3 out of 4 of these places we have already visited at least once, so this trip wasn't about seeing anything in particular, it was the perfect chance to get away for a few days away.
We’ve traveled Italy many times as a family, as a couple and solo, and this route is one we’d happily repeat again.
If you’re looking for a realistic Turin to Verona itinerary, with exact prices, transport decisions, and family-friendly stops, this is exactly how we did it.
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Travel style: Regional trains
Group: Family of 6
Trip length: 4 days / 3 nights
Cost Per Person: <£100
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We flew into Turin and out of Verona, which saved us a huge amount compared to flying in and out of the same airport.
Our outbound flight cost just £15.99 for the adults. But wait for it, the children's flights were 99p. This brought our outbound flight total to just £50.94 for six people! Insane right?!
Our inbound flight from Verona seems expensive in comparison at £168.24 for us all. But this worked out £28.04pp, making the total return flight price £36.53pp. A bargain, especially for the Easter school holidays.
For context my son is over 16 years, so the booking was for 3 adults and 3 children. We also flew hand luggage only (you don't need more than a backpack for 3 nights) and we didn't reserve seats.
Flying into one city and out of another is something we do regularly in Italy and it gives you flexibility and often unlocks much cheaper fares.
You can read how we search cheap flights to Italy here
Turin Airport is small and easy to navigate. From landing to arrivals took around 15 minutes. Turin airport also has it's own train station, making getting into Turin very easy.
We bought tickets on the Trainline app while standing on the platform. We do this as it means no queues, no machines, no ticket validation stress.
From Porta Nuova, it was a 10-minute walk to our apartment.
We stayed in a central apartment which slept 6 . You can see the accommodation here.
The apartment was hidden behind a large doorway opening into a quiet courtyard. It had two bedrooms, a sofa bed, and everything we needed for a short stay.
We grabbed takeaway from a local spot just around the corner.
Exactly what we needed after a travel day and the pizzas were amazing..
🏺 Museo Egizio: One of the best Egyptian museums in the world, with mummies, statues and plenty to wow curious kids (surprisingly engaging even for tweens).
🎥 Mole Antonelliana & National Cinema Museum : Ride the glass lift to the top for amazing views, then explore interactive film exhibits that kids genuinely enjoy.
🌳 Parco del Valentino: A huge riverside park with playgrounds, space to run around, and a fairytale-style medieval village.
⚽ Juventus Museum: Perfect for football fans, with trophies, interactive displays and stadium access.
🚋 Historic trams & funiculars: Old-school transport that feels like an attraction in itself and keeps younger kids entertained.
🍦 Gelato & chocolate stops : Turin is famous for chocolate making treat breaks easy and frequent while sightseeing with kids.
We started the day with pastries, coffee and milkshakes in the city centre (a proper Italian breakfast!)
After a short wander around Turin, we headed to the station around midday.
We chose a regional train instead of a high-speed service.
The high-speed option would have taken just under an hour however, would have cost £189 for all six of us. For a budget trip, the regional train made far more sense for the sake of saving 1 hour.
Cost: £64.79 total (£10.80 per person)
We spent a couple of hours around Milano Centrale and grabbed lunch.
We’ve visited Milan before and it isn't our favourite place, so we were happy to keep this stop brief and move on to Lake Garda.
Again, we used regional trains booked on the Trainline app once we arrived at the station.
We booked Butterfly Camping Village in Peschiera del Garda - we have previously stayed here in Summer for 7 nights and loved the location.
For this trip we booked:
The campsite is:
Facilities include pools (seasonal), restaurant, bar, shop, playgrounds and lake access. Even without the pool open, the kids loved it.
Lake Garda is ideal for a short break because you can slow down without spending money and enjoy walking, swimming, gelato stops and lakeside picnics go a long way here.
You can read our longer review of this campsite and the surrounding area here
This was our slow day.
Originally, we planned a full day in Verona, but the weather had other ideas. After two days of the most beautiful weather, we had torrential rain and thunderstorms. The campsite kindly let us stay in the caravan until late afternoon. We had already visited Verona the previous year as a family, so were happy to sacrifice time there given the circumstances.
Once the weather eased, we headed out.
We walked around Verona briefly before heading to the airport.
Absolutely.
This Turin to Verona itinerary works especially well if:
It’s a great introduction to Northern Italy and easy to adapt. Add Venice, stay longer at Lake Garda, or slow it down if you’ve got more time. Check out our 7 night Venice, Verona & Lake Garda itinerary for more ideas.
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➡️ Total transport + accommodation: £97.18pp
Is Turin worth visiting on a short trip?
Yes. Turin is compact, affordable and easy to navigate, perfect for a one-night stop.
Is travelling Italy by train with kids doable?
Very. Stations are well connected, journeys are frequent, and regional trains are affordable.
Is Lake Garda suitable for families on a budget?
Yes, especially if you stay at campsites or apartments near the train line.
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