CNR-IOM is located in Basovizza, on the outskirts of Trieste, close to the border with Slovenia. It is served by Trieste airport*, which is only 46 km far and offers regular flights to Munich and London. The most important European hubs can also be accessed from Venice, Treviso and Ljubljana airports, which are also close.

*Covid-19 Travel Requirements Update

Airport Authorities remind all passengers to consult www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for restrictions and regulations applicable to domestic and international flights.

HOW TO REACH TRIESTE FROM THE AIRPORTS OF VENICE, TREVISO AND LJUBLJANA

By shuttle services

GOOPTI and SCIENCE-BUS are sharing shuttle services with other passengers at competitive prices. For more info and bookings, go to: https://www.goopti.com and http://www.science-bus.com.

By a combination of local bus transport and train

Consult Google Maps for the best options.

HOW TO REACH TRIESTE FROM THE LOCAL AIRPORT

The best way to get to downtown Trieste from Trieste airport, located in Ronchi dei Legionari, is by train.

On the TRIESTE-VENICE railway line,  there is the new “TRIESTE AIRPORT” station, served every day by

6 "Frecce" high-speed trains and 48 Regional trains.

Useful links:

Website Trenitalia

By public transport

APT Gorizia direct Coach Service G51 runs from/to the airport to Trieste Central Railway Station. Useful links

Local Public Transport

APT Gorizia (Local Public Transport Operator)

Tickets can be purchased at the price of € 3.50 (one way)

• at the airport from 24-hour non-stop automatic bus ticket machines, located inside (arrivals hall of the passenger terminal, next to the main exit door) and outside the airport (on the sheltered walkway, in front of the bus stops)
• at the tourist information counter - Infopoint Turismo FVG (arrivals hall of the passenger terminal)
• at Trieste city coach station
• Onboard. Fare: €4.50 (one way).

By shuttle services

GOOPTI and SCIENCE-BUS are sharing shuttle services with other passengers at competitive prices. For more info and bookings, go to: https://www.goopti.com and http://www.science-bus.com.

HOW TO REACH TRIESTE BY TRAIN

Trieste has rail connections with every major city in Italy and the rest of Europe by train. The main train station (Stazione F.S.) is in central Piazza Libertà. For timetables, booking and ticket purchases, please refer to: http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en.

HOW TO REACH CNR-IOM FROM DOWNTOWN TRIESTE

By public transport

Regular city service buses (N. 51) travel from Trieste central railway station to the Elettra Campus, in AREA Science Park, Basovizza, Trieste. Here also CNR-IOM is located (Building Q2), which is about 10 km far from downtown Trieste. The bus stop line 51 is a 2 minute, 100 m walk from Piazza della Libertà (the square that  faces the station) to Via  Ghega 9. Tickets can be purchased at the newspaper kiosk or the automatic ticket machine in front of the railway station main entrance. Depending on traffic conditions, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to reach the destination (16 stops). Get off at Comprensorio Sincrotrone Eletta. Timetables can be found here. Please be aware that "Feriale" refers to working days, "Festivo" to Sundays or National holidays (25/04, 1/05, 3/06, 1/11, 8/12) or City holidays (3/11). Note also that bus N. 39 stops in Basovizza (1.5 km from the lab) and only few rides, marked with “A”, reach the Campus.

ACCOMMODATION

Users shall make their reservations (please see instructions on reimbursement of Access expenses below). Accommodation nearby CNR-IOM:

• Center Hotel&Dependance, Basovizza, http://www.centerhotel.it/ (price range 45-60 Eur / single  room/breakfast included)
• Pepi Hotel, Basovizza, http://www.hotel-pepi.it (around 21-52 Eur / single room/breakfast included)
• Aura Bed & Breakfast, Basovizza http://www.aura-affittacamere.it (about 40-45 Euro / single room/breakfast included)