HOW TO REACH CNR-NANOTEC FROM THE LOCAL AIRPORTS of Bari or Brindisi
CNR-NANOTEC headquarter is located in Lecce inside the University Campus Ecotekne. It can be reached from Bari or Brindisi airports in the following ways:
1)Shuttle service connections are offered from Bari or Brindisi airports to the respective central railway stations. From there, Lecce can be reached by train (in about 2 hours from Bari, in less than 1 hour from Brindisi).
From Lecce Railway Station to University Campus Ecotekne where CNR-NANOTEC is located: Taxis are available from Lecce Railway Station to University Campus Ecotekne, the ride will take about 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions (avg price is € 20,00 but is variable). By Bus, the SGM bus stop STAZIONE FF SS is located a few meters ahead from the entrance, bus tickets can be purchased at the bar inside the train station (€ 1 single ride, € 5 for 6 rides - after registration, international students can access reduced monthly-tickets) or on board (€ 1,50 single ride, cash only, no change). Catch bus line 27 or 27ESATTA to University Campus Ecotekne (35-40 mins). Additionally, bus line 27EXPRESS operating connections to and from Ecotekne Campus and other SGM bus stops can be found throughout Lecce, daytime buses depart approximately every 20 minutes.
2)Furthermore, from/to Brindisi airport and Lecce, shuttle services operate transfer connections:
-Pugliairbus: shuttle service from/to Brindisi airport and Lecce city centre (location is Piazzale Carmelo Bene). Tickets can be purchased on the following website http://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/bus-pugliairbus-1 or on board. After, catch bus line 27EXPRESS operating connections to and from Ecotekne Campus.
-Airshuttle: private shuttle service operating customized connections from/to Brindisi airport and requested destination/pick up point. From Brindisi airport to University Campus Ecotekne (Lecce), rates start from € 20,00 for one person (price is variable) and are progressively reduced for groups of 2 or more. Info, detailed costs and reservation on https://www.airshuttle.it/index_eng.asp
3)From Bari or Brindisi airports to CNR-NANOTEC in University Campus Ecotekne Lecce: car rental services - with or without driver - are available at both airports.
Hotels:
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