The "Bologna Centrale" railway station is close to the city central area, of which the University buildings are part. Bologna is well connected to the national and international network. From the station to the city centre it takes about 15-20 minutes walking or about 5 minutes by taxi (about 10,00 Euro).

By car Italian motorway network (1) Italian motorway network (2)

From Milan: Motorway A1. When approaching Bologna, turn right following the "tangenziale" sign. Turn right again and pay at the barrier. Take the direction "tangenziale" (on your left after the barrier). Keep going "STRAIGHT" up to the bifurcation Padova(left)-Firenze(right). Take the direction for Ancona-Padova and keep following the "tangenziale" up to exit number 5 (Lame). Exit. At the traffic light turn left in direction "CENTRO CITTA'". To reach the Physics Department follow "CENTRO CITTA'" (see map ). From Geneva: through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Morgex, and there follow the GREEN indications for accessing the motorway to Milan.

By plane (Alitalia home page)

The Bologna G.Marconi airport (BLQ) has direct international connections and is located at about 5 Km from the city centre. One way trip by TAXI to the centre of the city (i.e. to the Physics Department) takes about 15 minutes and costs about Euro 20,00. The airport is connected to Bologna railway station by a regular BUS service (Aerobus), with departures every 15 minutes. The travel takes about 20 minutes and costs 4,50 Euro (tickets on the bus). The service starts at 6.00 and stops at 11:35 pm from the airport (respectively 5:25 and 23:10 from the railway station).

By coach

Bologna has a very efficient service of national and international long-range bus connections, in particular from northern and eastern Europe. It is considerably cheaper than train. Please, consult your local travel agencies for special rates and detailed informations.