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ICDM 2008

IEEE International Conference on Data Mining

Pisa, Italy
15-19 December 2008

Directions to Reach Pisa

By Plane

Pisa has an international airport with daily flights to major European and Italian cities. The timetable of incoming and outgoing flights is available at the Galilei airport web site. The airport is on the outskirts of the town, approximately 2 km from the center. A train shuttle is available from/to Florence railway station (Santa Maria Novella). The most convenient way to reach the center is probably by taxi. Taxis are located near the “Arrivals” exit of the air terminal. For non-stop radio taxi service call +39 050 541600. Alternatively, take the the city bus “LAM Rossa” (timetableroute mapstops ) to get to “Piazza della Stazione” (Railway Station square).
A list of the Airlines available to fly to Pisa are available here

By Train

Pisa C.le railway station has direct connections to Rome, Florence, Genoa and Milan. Up to date timetable is available at the Italian railways web site. Remember that in Italy, before getting on the train, you must stamp your ticket by using those small yellow machines available within the station. Buses from railway station to hotels will be published soon.

By Car

Pisa is near the intersection of two highways: A12 north-south (Sestri Levante – Livorno) and A11 east-west (Pisa – Florence). Exit at “Pisa centro” and follow the indications towards the center of the town. Please note that Pisa is a small town with several pedestrian areas. Parking is a bit of a problem and most parking areas are with pay-meters.
IMPORTANT: the city center is not accessible by car. There is police CCTV covering the city center. It is possible to access the city center only if you stay in a Hotel in the center. In this case you can ask the Hotel reception for permission.