Airports

The Amerigo Vespucci Airport is 15-20 minutes by taxi from the center of Florence, downtown hotels and the conference venue. The Pisa Airport, "Galileo Galilei" is on the west coast, approximately one hour from Florence by car or train (80 kms). The railway station at Pisa Airport is connected directly to the airport terminal - trains leave hourly, traveling direct from the Pisa Airport to the main Florence train station (Firenze - Santa Maria Novella).
For timetables, airport maps and more information about ground transportation to and from the Pisa airport, please refer to the following web site:
http://www.pisa-airport.com

Trains

The Santa Maria Novella Train station is the main station in Florence. It is situated in the city center and connects Florence with other Italian and European cities. Trains leave hourly for:

Pisa	1 hr	(Pisa Centrale)
Rome	1 hr 35m	(Roma Termini)
Milan	2 hr 45m	(Milano Centrale)
Bologna	1 hr	(Bologna)

For timetables and detailed information, please refer to the following web site:
http://www.trenitalia.it

Buses

Information about bus transportation can be obtained directly from the Florentine Transport Company.
www.ataf.net

Taxis

Taxis can be reserved using the following phone numbers:
Radio Taxi +39.055 4242 or +39.055 4390
Cash is the only form of payment accepted. No credit cards.

(Taxi fare from the Airport to the city center is approximately 20 €).

Car Rentals

HERTZ:
Hours of operation: Monday/Friday from 8:30am to 10:30pm
Saturday/Sunday from 9:30am to 10:30pm
Website: http://www.hertz.com

AVIS: Hours of operation: Daily from 8:00am to 11:30pm
Website: http://www.avisautonoleggio.com

EUROPCAR: Hours of operation: Daily from 9:00am to 11:00pm
Website: http://www.europcar.com