How to reach
The BioRobotics
Institute
of the Scuola
Superiore
Sant’Anna
Address: viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 34, Pontedera (Pisa), Italy
Phone: +39-050-883000
Planning your journey
The BioRobotics Institute, housed at Polo Sant'Anna Valdera (PSV) in Pontedera, is close to the
Pontedera train station (less than 5-min walk).
Pontedera is along the railway from Pisa to Florence and on the freeway connecting Pisa and
Florence, about 15 min from Pisa and 45 min from Florence.
Both Pisa and Florence have airports.
Pisa is about 4h from Milan and 3h30 from Rome.
Florence is about 2h30 from Milan and 1h30 from Rome (fast trains).
Arriving by train
Pontedera station is located on the railway connecting Pisa and Florence (Firenze). From Pisa
the trip takes about 15 min; from Florence it takes about 45 min. Trains run frequently, in both
directions. “Firenze SMN” (Firenze Santa Maria Novella) is the full name of the Florence Central
Station. “Firenze Rifredi” is another station in Florence, convenient for reaching Florence airport
(by taxi).
As an example, to reach The BioRobotics Institute early in the morning, for lunch or in the
afternoon you have the following connections.
Attention: there are also high-speed trains from Firenze to Pisa that don’t stop to Pontedera
station. In this case go to Pisa and take a train to Pontedera.
See www.trenitalia.com for more information and for a complete timetable.
From Florence (“Firenze SMN”)- Morning
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
07:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3107
07:33
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:28
PONTEDERA
00:55
6661
07:53
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:49
PONTEDERA
00:56
23351
08:05
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
09:01
PONTEDERA
00:56
23409
08:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
09:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3111
Train Category
From Florence – Lunch time
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
12:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
13:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3123
12:53
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
13:49
PONTEDERA
00:56
23359
13:16
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
14:23
PONTEDERA
01:07
11717
13:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
14:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3127
13:38
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
14:34
PONTEDERA
00:56
11719
Train Category
From Florence - Afternoon
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
15:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
16:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3137
15:38
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
16:34
PONTEDERA
00:56
11723
15:53
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
16:49
PONTEDERA
00:56
23365
16:28
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
17:13
PONTEDERA
00:45
3141
16:53
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
17:49
PONTEDERA
00:56
23487
Train Category
From Pisa (“Pisa Centrale”)- Morning
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
07:19
PISA CENTRALE
07:40
PONTED.
00:21
6666
07:32
PISA CENTRALE
07:46
PONTEDERA
00:14
3102
07:40
PISA CENTRALE
07:53
PONTEDERA
00:13
23378
07:54
PISA CENTRALE
08:09
PONTEDERA
00:15
3104
08:01
PISA CENTRALE
08:22
PONTEDERA
00:21
11712
08:32
PISA CENTRALE
08:46
PONTEDERA
00:14
3106
08:42
PISA CENTRALE
09:05
PONTEDERA
00:23
6674
Train Category
From Pisa (“Pisa Centrale”)- Lunch time
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
12:32
PISA CENTRALE
12:46
PONTED.
00:14
3136
12:42
PISA CENTRALE
13:05
PONTEDERA
00:23
6700
12:54
PISA CENTRALE
13:09
PONTEDERA
00:15
23424
13:19
PISA CENTRALE
13:40
PONTEDERA
00:21
6774
13:32
PISA CENTRALE
13:46
PONTEDERA
00:14
3120
13:54
PISA CENTRALE
14:09
PONTEDERA
00:15
23382
14:01
PISA CENTRALE
14:22
PONTEDERA
00:21
11722
Train Category
From Pisa (“Pisa Centrale”)- Afternoon
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
15:32
PISA CENTRALE
15:46
PONTED.
00:14
3128
15:38
PISA CENTRALE
16:00
PONTEDERA
00:22
6782
15:54
PISA CENTRALE
16:09
PONTEDERA
00:15
23386
16:01
PISA CENTRALE
16:22
PONTEDERA
00:21
11726
16:32
PISA CENTRALE
16:46
PONTEDERA
00:14
3136
16:42
PISA CENTRALE
17:05
PONTEDERA
00:23
6734
16:54
PISA CENTRALE
17:09
PONTEDERA
00:15
23388
Train Category
Once in Pontedera railway station take the pedestrian subway and exit in Viale Rinaldo
Piaggio, which is on the opposite side of the main exit located at track 1, then turn left: Polo
Sant’Anna Valdera is about 200m ahead, on your left.
Arriving at Pisa Airport (http://www.pisa-airport.com/)
Pisa airport has a train station named “Pisa aeroporto”. The Pisa airport terminal is directly
linked to Pisa central station (“Pisa Centrale”) in 5 minutes and to the line connecting Pisa to
Florence. From Pisa airport few trains run directly to Pontedera and they take about 20 min.
Alternatively, a change in Pisa Centrale is necessary. Another option is to reach Pisa Centrale by
bus (15 min) or taxi (10 min) and take a train to Pontedera (bound to Florence). From Pisa
Centrale trains run to Pontedera more frequently and they take 15 min.
See previous section “Arriving by train”.
Reaching Pontedera from Pisa airport by taxi is about 30 minutes and 40 €.
Arriving at Florence Airport (http://www.aeroporto.firenze.it)
Option 1: Take a taxi to “Firenze Rifredi” train station (15 min, 20 €).
Then take a train bound to Pisa or Livorno, reaching Pontedera in about 40 min.
Option 2: Take a taxi (20 to 30 min, 20 €) or bus (every 30 min, 20-min trip, 4,50€) to Florence
main railway station, named Firenze SMN (“Firenze Santa Maria Novella”).
Then take a train bound to Pisa or Livorno, reaching Pontedera in about 45 min.
See previous section “Arriving by train”.
Reaching Pontedera from Florence airport by taxi is about 1H and 100 €.
Arriving by car from Pisa Airport
From car rental terminal (close to via Cariola), take the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI, indicated with
blue signs, towards Florence (Firenze). Take the second Pontedera exit of the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI
(the first one is named “Pontedera-Ponsacco”) and follow the directions towards “Centro” and
“Museo Piaggio” (see Map in the following page). You will find the Museo Piaggio on your left side
after about 5 km. The PSV is on your right, 50 m ahead.
Arriving by car from Florence Airport
From car rental terminal, turn left on via del Termine. Turn right on viale Zoroastro da
Peretola. Turn right at the fork on Viadotto del ponte all’Indiano. Take the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI,
indicated with blue signs, towards Pisa. Exit “Pontedera” and follow the directions towards
“Centro” and “Museo Piaggio” (see Map in the following page). You will find the Museo Piaggio on
your left side after about 5 km. The PSV is on your right, 50 m ahead.
Arriving at Milan or Rome Airports
Use the airport train connections to the city train stations, then reach Florence or Pisa and
follow the direction for arriving by train.
Arriving by car from Pisa or from Highway A12 Genova-Rosignano Marittimo
Take the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI, indicated with blue signs, towards Florence (Firenze) (from
highway A12, exit “Pisa Centro” if coming from North, exit “Collesalvetti” if coming from South).
Take the second Pontedera exit of the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI (the first one is named “PontederaPonsacco”) and follow the directions towards “Centro” and “Museo Piaggio” (see Map in the
following page). You will find the Museo Piaggio on your left side after about 5 km. The PSV is on
your right, 50 m ahead.
Arriving by car from Florence or from Highway A1 Milano-Napoli:
Take the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI, indicated with blue signs, towards Pisa (from highway A1, exit
“Firenze Signa”).
Take the exit “Pontedera” of the freeway SGC FI-PI-LI and follow the directions towards
“Centro” and “Museo Piaggio” (see Map). You will find the Museo Piaggio on your left side after
about 5 km. The PSV is on your right, 50 m ahead.
Parking Areas
The nearest parking area is close to the Hospital (via Roma): from FI-PI-LI follow the signs to
Pontedera, then to the Hospital, then the blu "P" signs. Then walk to our Lab (see maps for your
reference). Limited parking lots are also available in front of the PSV Building.
If you need, is also available a parking in Pisa close to rail station. The parking is in Vittorio
Emanuele II square. For more information this is the phone number: +39-050-220 6491.
Hotels in Pontedera
HOTEL ARMONIA **** www.hotelarmonia.it
Piazza Caduti Cefalonia e Corfù, 11, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: +39 - 0587 278511
Fax: +39 - 0587 278540
Prices (breakfast included):
Single and Double single occupancy € 100,00/105,00 - Double room € 145,00
ALBERGO LA PACE *** www.albergolapacepontedera.it
via Belfiore, 4, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel.: +39 - 0587 52339
Fax: +39 - 0587 52414
Prices (breakfast included): Single room € 60,00/65,00 - Double room € 75,00
ALBERGO LA ROTONDA *** www.larotondahotel.it
via Dante Alighieri, 52, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel.: +39 - 0587 52287
Fax: +39 - 0587 55580
Prices (breakfast included): Single room € 65,00 - Double room € 85,00
HOTEL IL FALCHETTO **
Piazza Caduti Cefalonia e Corfù, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: +39 - 0587 212113
Fax: +39 - 0587 212113
Prices (breakfast included): Single room € 53,00/58,00 - Double room € 78,00
IL PICCOLO ROOMS www.ilpiccolorooms.it
Viale Piaggio 58, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: +39 - 333 2500345
Prices (breakfast not included): Single room € 40,00 - Double room € 60,00
MINIMUM STAY 2 NIGHTS
Note: All hotels are at a walking distance from PSV (10/15 min.)
PSV GUEST HOUSE
PSV has a small guest house with 10 double rooms with private bathroom. Rooms are simple,
equipped with LAN connection. A common space is available with kitchen facilities and TV.
Prices: single usage € 25,00 per night or € 290,00 per month, double usage € 35,00 or € 170,00
per month.
The above mentioned prices are
special rates for Scuola Superiore
Sant’Anna guests.
In order to book at this preferred
prices please make your reservation
through Polo Sant’Anna Valdera
Secretariat:
Ms.Federica Radici
Tel. +39 050 883420
Fax. +39 050 883497
Email: [email protected]
HOTEL LA
ROTONDA
HOTEL
PACE
LA
HOTEL
ARMONIA
HOTEL FALCHETTO
TRAIN
STATION
PSV
Restaurants in Pontedera
AEREOSCALO - Ristorante
Via Roma 8, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: +39- 0587 52024
Fax: +39- 0587 52024
DA PASQUALE - Ristorante, Pizzeria
Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 2, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel. +39- 0587 290633
Chiuso la domenica
FORLI' - Ristorante
Piazza Unità d’ Italia (Stazione), 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 0587 58222
Fax +39- 0587 52395
IL GAMBERO - Ristorante, pizzeria
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 19, 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 0587 52670
KAPPERI! GUSTO CREATIVO – Ristorante www.kapperi.net
via Saffi 39, 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 058 759495
Mobile Phone. 348 9777610
E-mail: [email protected]
LA PESCACCIA - Ristorante, trattoria
Via delle Colline 4, 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 0587 52384
LA POLVERIERA - Ristorante
Via F.lli Marconcini 54, 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 0587 54765
RISTORANTE/ALBERGO LA ROTONDA www.larotondahotel.it
via Dante Alighieri, 52, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel.: +39 - 0587 52287
Fax: +39 - 0587 55580
LA VECCHIA BANANA RISTORANTE – Ristorante, wine bar
Via Fiorentina 1/A, 56025 Pontedera (Pi)
Tel. +39- 0587 55388
Mobile phone +39- 333 3194232
KAORI SUSHI RESTAURANT
Via Pisana 98, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: +39- 347 269 7976
For more specific information about The BioRobotics Institute and Polo Sant’Anna Valdera
contact Polo Sant’Anna Valdera Secretariat:
Ms. Federica Radici
Tel. +39 050 883420
Fax. +39 050 883497
Email: [email protected]