The meeting will take place at "Santa Elisabetta" congress center of the University of Parma
Parco Area delle Scienze (Campus), 43124 Parma, Italy
How to reach "Santa Elisabetta" congress center
by airplain
Parma can be reached by train/bus from the following airports:
Parma (PMF: tiny airport with a few flights, most Italian): travel time about 20min;
Bologna (BLQ): 1h30min;
Milano Linate (LIN): 2-3h;
Milano Malpensa (MLP): 2h30 - 3h30min;
Bergamo Orio al Serio (ORS): 2h30 - 3h30min.
by public transport (from the railway station of Parma)
Take Bus 7 or 21, or “Campus Express” to the terminus, called “Campus - Università Sud”.
It takes around 20 minutes (via Bus 21, Campus Express) or 30 minutes (via Bus 7).
Bus timetables are available here.
by car
Get off the A1 highway at Parma Nord, and drive towards downtown (Parma Centro).
Then follow the direction Langhirano or Campus. (see directions with
Google map).
How to reach Hotel Torino, Borgo Angelo Mazza 7 Parma
Hotel Torino is a comfortable 3 star hotel in Parma, located in the historical center of the city, opposite the Royal Theatre,
200 meters far from the Duomo (Cathedral) of Parma and from the Baptistery, near the central Piazza Garibaldi and not far from
the railway station.
Itinerary from train station to hotel:
- by foot.
From the railway station you can easily reach Hotel Torino by foot (about 10 minutes)
Google maps |
map in PDF format
- by bus.
From the floor -2 of the station take the bus no.1 (direction "Strada Farnese") and get off at Teatro Regio/Royal Theatre (it takes about 6 minutes).
Bus tickets can be bought at TEP ticket office (open from Monday to Friday: 8.10 am - 12.50 pm & 14.15 pm - 16.40 pm), in shops
(cafés, tobacco shops, etc) displaying the relevant sign, or you can use automatic ticket machines which are located near the east and west bus stops, in the station underpass.
The cost of a single ticket (valid for 60 minutes) is 1.20 euros.
If you prefer, you may also buy a ticket for 8 single rides (valid for 60 minutes for each ride) at the cost of 8 euros.
For an extra charge and with the exact change (2 euros), it is also possible to buy the single ticket on board. Tickets should be validated in the ticket validation machine as soon as you board the bus.
- by taxi.
If you prefer, you can take a taxi from the floor -2 of the station. Maximum cost 10 euro.
Radio Taxi: tel. +39 0521252562
Parma railway station
Hotel Torino (Google Street View)
Links
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| Tourist Office Parma