Travel Information
HOW TO REACH BRESCIA
By plane
Bergamo – Orio al Serio airport (BGY)
Reach Brescia by shuttle bus
This is the cheapest and easiest way to get from Bergamo – Orio al Serio Airport directly to Brescia railway station.
Bus timetable
Online Tickets
Reach Brescia by train
Use the public bus service ATB to get to Bergamo railway station. Then you can take a train from Bergamo to Brescia, in about one hour you will be at Brescia railway station.
ATB public bus service
Train timetable and online tickets
Reach Brescia by train
From Milan – Linate airport, you can reach Milan Central railway station (“Stazione Milano Centrale”) by taxi, a 10 min ride, or by bus. You can then take a train to Brescia and get to Brescia railway station (travel time about 50 min).
Bus timetable
Train timetable and online tickets
Milan – Malpensa airport (MXP)
Reach Brescia by train
Milan – Malpensa airport is well connected to Milan Central railway station (“Stazione Milano Centrale”) by either the “Malpensa Express” train or the “Malpensa Shuttle” bus. You can then take a train to Brescia and get to Brescia railway station (travel time about 50 min).
Malpensa Express train timetable and online tickets
Malpensa Shuttle bus timetable and online tickets
Train timetable and online tickets
Verona – Villafranca airport (VRN)
Reach Brescia by train
Verona – Villafranca airport is well connected to Verona Porta Nuova railway station (“Stazione Verona Porta Nuova”) by shuttle bus. From Verona Porta Nuova railway station you can take a train to Brescia railway station (travel time about 45 min).
Shuttle bus timetable
Train timetable and online tickets
By train
Brescia is one of the major train stops along the railway backbone connecting Turin to Venice, via Milan, Bergamo and Verona. The railway company is TrenItalia. There is only one railway station (“Stazione FS”) in Brescia.
Train timetable and online tickets
By car
Brescia is located along the highway (“Autostrada”) A4 Milan-Venice (“Milano – Venezia”). We suggest to take the “Brescia-Ovest” exit as it is the most convenient to reach the Annual Meeting venue.
Directions from airports:
- From Milan – Linate airport take the Rivoltana provincial road and the Road A35 VAR then take the highway A35 (Brebemi) at the Liscate Barrier towards Brescia or drive towards Milan (“Milano”) and then take the highway A4 towards Venice (“Venezia”).
- From Milan – Malpensa airport take the highway A8 towards Milan (“Milano”) and then join the highway A4 towards Venice (“Venezia”).
- From Bergamo – Orio al Serio airport take the highway A4 towards Venice (“Venezia”).
- From Verona – Villafranca airport take the highway A4 towards Milan (“Milano”).
For further information about the route and the highway fare, refer to the official website of “Autostrade per l’Italia”.
ANNUAL MEETING GE2016 AND PHD SCHOOL VENUE MAP
HOW TO REACH THE ANNUAL MEETING VENUE
ANNUAL MEETING GE2016
June 22 – 24, 2016
University of Brescia, Engineering Campus
Via Branze 38 – Brescia
By underground (Metro)
From Brescia railway station “Stazione FS” underground station or from anywhere in the city center take the Northbound line (end-of-line station “Prealpino”) and get off at “Europa” underground station. The University of Brescia, Engineering Campus is just 200 m away along Via Branze and is the white building on the right.
Underground map.
By car
Highway A4 Milano – Venezia
Exit: Brescia Ovest.
From Brescia Ovest exit, follow signs to Stadium (“Stadio”) or Hospital (“Ospedale”), which are both located in the north of the town. When the Hospital has been reached and is visible on the right, follow along Via Triumplina and turn right in Via Branze. The Engineering building is the white one on the left.
Highway A21 Piacenza – Brescia
Exit: Brescia Centro.
From Brescia Centro exit, follow signs to Stadium (“Stadio”) or Hospital (“Ospedale”), which are both located in the north of the town. When the Hospital has been reached and is visible on the left, in Piazzale Spedali Civili, follow along Viale Europa and turn left in Via Branze. The Engineering building is the white one on the right.
Highway A35 Brebemi
From the “Chiari Est” Barrier of the A35-Brebemi continue on “Raccordo SP 19-Tangenziale Sud di Brescia“, following the signs for Brescia. Leave at exit “Tangenziale Ovest” and follow signs to Stadium (“Stadio”) or Hospital (“Ospedale”), which are both located in the north of the town. When the Hospital has been reached and is visible on the right, follow along Via Triumplina and turn right in Via Branze. The Engineering building is the white one on the left.
HOW TO REACH THE PHD SCHOOL VENUE
PHD SCHOOL
June 20 – 22, 2016
University of Brescia, San Faustino Cloister
Via San Faustino 74/B – Brescia
By underground (Metro)
University of Brescia, San Faustino Cloister is a few steps away from “San Faustino” underground station.
Underground map.
By car
San Faustino Cloister is located in the historical center, in a limited traffic zone.
Car parks at walking distance:
- “Fossa Bagni” car park, in Piazzale Cesare Battisti and via Lombroso
- “Piazza Vittoria” underground car park, in Piazza Vittoria
HOW TO REACH SOCIAL EVENT VENUES
WELCOME DINNER
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
20.00 – 23.00
Hotel Vittoria (Official website)
Via X Giornate, 20, Brescia
By underground (Metro)
Hotel Vittoria is a few steps away from “Vittoria” underground station.
Underground map.
By car
Hotel Vittoria is located in the historical center, in a limited traffic zone.
Car parks at walking distance:
- “Piazza Vittoria” underground car park, in Piazza Vittoria
- “Fossa Bagni” car park, in Piazzale Cesare Battisti and via Lombroso
SOCIAL DINNER
Thursday, June 23, 2016
19.30 – 23.30
Antica Cascina San Zago (Official website)
Viale dei Colli 13 – Salò
A bus service will be organized for attendees and accompanying persons.