The main gateway is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), located approximately 10 km from Bologna city center and about 60 km from the Brasimone Research Centre.
From Airport to Bologna Central Station
Marconi Express: The Marconi Express is an elevated electric shuttle connecting the Airport Terminal to Bologna Centrale railway station in approximately 7 minutes 30 seconds .
· Service hours: Daily 05:40 – 24:00
· Frequency: 8 departures per hour
· Fare: Approximately €9.00
· Intermediate stop: Lazzaretto
Aerobus BLQ: Bus shuttle service connecting the airport to Bologna Centrale station in approximately 20-25 minutes.
· Service hours: Daily, frequent departures (every 11 minutes)
· Fare: Approximately €6.00
· Stops: Pontelungo, Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna Centrale
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the airport terminal.
· Fare to city center: Approximately €20-25
· Travel time: 15-20 minutes depending on traffic
From Bologna to Brasimone Research Centre
By Public Transport
Public transport to Brasimone is limited but available via TPER bus service.
Line 808: Porretta Terme – Camugnano – Castiglione dei Pepoli
Since January 2024, TPER Line 808 includes a stop at the ENEA Brasimone Research Centre piazza.
· Route: Bologna Centrale → Porretta Terme (by train) → Camugnano/Brasimone (by bus 808)
· Service: Limited schedule, primarily designed for commuters (morning arrival, evening departure)
· Important: Verify schedules in advance at www.tper.it
Official Shuttle Service
To facilitate access to the Brasimone Research Centre, the organizers will provide a daily shuttle bus service for all participants, following the same route used by ENEA staff commuters.
Shuttle Route:
· Departure: Bologna Centrale station (morning)
· Intermediate stop: Castiglione dei Pepoli (pick-up)
· Arrival: ENEA Brasimone Research Centre
· Return: Same route in reverse (evening)
Important: During registration, you will be asked to indicate your accommodation choice:
· Bologna (city center/near station), OR
· Castiglione dei Pepoli (recommended hotels listed below)
This information is essential to organize the shuttle service efficiently.
Please confirm your choice by 17 April to guarantee your seat on the bus.