How to reach
The Piaggio Museum (Museo Piaggio)
and The BioRobotics Institute
of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Address: viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 7 (Museum Piaggio) and 34
(BioRobotics Institute), Pontedera (Pisa), Italy
Phone: +39-050-883000
Planning your journey
The Piaggio Museum and The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna are both
located in Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, in Pontedera, 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 (by train or car).
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” 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/The Piaggio Museum early in the morning
you have the following connections.
See www.trenitalia.com for a complete and updated timetable.
From Florence (“Firenze SMN”)
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
07:27
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:15
PONTEDERA
00:48
3107
07:32
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:29
PONTEDERA
00:57
6661
07:51
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:37
PONTEDERA
00:46
505 Donatello
07:57
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
08:49
PONTEDERA
00:52
23351
08:05
FIRENZE SMN
FIRENZE RIFREDI
09:02
PONTEDERA
00:57
23409
Train Category
From Pisa (“Pisa Centrale”)
Departure
Arrival
Length of Journey
Train no.
07:28
PISA S.R.
PISA CENTRALE
07:53
PONTED.
00:25
23377
07:29
PISA CENTRALE
07:44
PONTEDERA
00:15
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
08:24
PONTEDERA
00:23
11712
08:29
PISA CENTRALE
08:44
PONTEDERA
00:15
3106
09:01
PISA CENTRALE
09:24
PONTEDERA
00:23
23370
Train Category
At the Pontedera railway station, exit on the opposite side of the station main exit, in Viale
Rinaldo Piaggio, then turn left: The BioRobotics Institute is about 200m ahead, on your left, while
The Museum Piaggio is about 400m ahead, on your right.
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.,
Red
LAM
Line,
click
to
view
the
whole
route:
http://www.cpt.pisa.it/orare/pisa_lug/percorso01.htm) 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.
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 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). 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.
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 € 50,00 Double room € 80,00
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: 0587 212113
Fax: 0587 212113
Prices (breakfast included): Single room € 48,00 Double room € 68,00
IL PICCOLO ROOMS www.ilpiccolorooms.it
Viale Piaggio 58, 56025 Pontedera (PI)
Tel: 333 2500345
Prices (breakfast not included): Single room € 40,00
MINIMUM STAY 2 NIGHTS
Double room € 60,00
Note: All hotels are at a walking distance from PSV (10/15 min.)
The above mentioned prices are special rates for Scuola Sant’Anna guests.
In order to book at this preferred prices please when reserving specify that you are
attending HFR 2014 at The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Sant’Anna.
The BioRobotics Institute GUEST HOUSE
The BioRobotics Institute 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.
HOTEL
PACE
HOTEL
LA
ROTONDA
LA
HOTEL
ARMONIA
HOTEL FALCHETTO
TRAIN
STATION
PSV