UCAmI 2025 will take place at the Fondazione PIN - Polo di Prato dell'Università di Firenze.


🗺️ How to Reach the Conference Venue from Pisa International Airport "Galileo Galilei" (PSA) ✈️

The PSA “Galileo Galilei” airport is about 80 km from Prato.

🚆 Option 1: Train

Take the PisaMover Shuttle from the airport to Pisa Centrale station (5 minutes; departures every 5–8 minutes). Then, take the train to Prato Porta al Serraglio station (train towards Firenze S.M.N, some routes may require a change in Empoli station). From Prato Porta al Serraglio station, the PIN (Piazza dell’Università 1) is about 4-5 minutes walking (350 m).

💰 Approximate total cost: €10–€15

⏱️ Total travel time: about 1 hour 30

🚌 Option 2: Airport Shuttle Bus

Several private shuttle companies (e.g., Caronna Tour, Terravision..) offer buses from Pisa Airport to Florence Central Station S.M.N. In Florence Central Station take a regional train to Prato Porta al Serraglio (20–25 minutes). From Prato Porta al Serraglio station, the PIN (Piazza dell’Università 1) is about 4-5 minutes walking (350 m).

💰 Approximate total cost: €15–€20

⏱️ Total travel time: about 2 hours

🚖 Option 3: Taxi or Private Transfer

Direct taxi or private transfer from Pisa Airport to Prato takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.

Average fare: €120–€150.

Private transfers (NCC) can be booked in advance.

💰 Approximate total cost: €120–€150

⏱️ Total travel time: about 1 hour

🚗 Option 4: Car Rental

From Pisa Airport, take the A11 motorway (Firenze–Mare) towards Firenze, and exit at Prato Est.

Then, follow the signs for Centro / Università / PIN.

Recommended car parks nearby:

  • Parcheggio del Serraglio (next to Porta al Serraglio Station, 3 min walk)
  • Parcheggio del Mercato Coperto (Via Giacomo Matteotti)

⏱️ Total travel time: about 1 hour

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🗺️ How to Reach the Conference Venue from Florence Airport "Amerigo Vespucci" (Peretola) ✈️

The Florence Airport “Amerigo Vespucci” (Peretola) is about 25 km from Prato.

🚆 Option 1: Tram + Train

Take the tram line T2 “Vespucci” from the airport to Alamanni – Santa Maria Novella Florence Central Station (about 20 minutes). Then, from Firenze S.M.N Central Station, take a regional train towards Prato and get off at Prato Porta al Serraglio (about 20–25 minutes). Starting from Porta al Serraglio station the PIN campus is about 5 minute walking (approx. 350 m).

💰 Approximate total cost: €10

⏱️ Total travel time: about 1 hour

🚖 Option 2: Taxi or Private Transfer

Taxi from the airport to Prato takes 30/40 minutes (depending on traffic).

Average fare: €40–€60.

Private transfer (NCC) services can also be booked in advance.

💰 Approximate total cost: €40-€60.

⏱️ Total travel time: about 30 minutes

🚗 Option 3: Car Rental

From the airport, take the A11 motorway (Firenze–Mare) towards Pisa, exit at Prato Est, then follow signs to Centro / Università / PIN.

Recommended car parks nearby:

  • Parcheggio del Serraglio (right next to Porta al Serraglio Station, 3 min walk)
  • Parcheggio del Mercato Coperto (Via Giacomo Matteotti)

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Hotels in Prato organized by distance from Fondazione PIN

🏨 Albergo Giugni

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📍 1 km

🏨 Hotel San Marco

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📍 1.2 km

🏨 Hotel President Prato

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📍 1.3 km

🏨 Art Hotel Milano

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📍 1.4 km

🏠 B&B Prato City Center

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📍 1.5 km

🏨 Art Hotel Museo

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📍 3.5 km