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
ℹ️ Useful Links
- 🚆 Train schedules → www.trenitalia.com
- 🚝 PisaMover airport shuttle → https://pisa-mover.com/
- 🚌 Bus transfers → https://www.terravision.eu/
- https://bus.caronnatour.com/
🗺️ 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)
ℹ️ Useful Links
- 🚆 Train schedules → www.trenitalia.com
- 🚋 Tram T2 information → www.gestramvia.it
Hotels Near Fondazione Pin
Hotels in Prato organized by distance from Fondazione PIN
🏨 Albergo Giugni
⭐⭐⭐
🏨 Hotel San Marco
⭐⭐⭐
🏨 Hotel President Prato
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏨 Art Hotel Milano
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏠 B&B Prato City Center
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏨 Art Hotel Museo
⭐⭐⭐⭐