Venue Congress Center, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

ICST 2025 will be held at the Congress Center of the University of Naples Federico II, one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1224 by Emperor Frederick II. Known for its rich history, the university has maintained a reputation for academic excellence and innovation throughout the centuries. The university comprises four schools and twenty-six departments, with an academic staff of more than 3,000 individuals and more than 100,000 enrolled students in total. It continues to be a beacon of cultural and educational advancement, fostering both local and international scholarly exchange.

The Congress Center where the conference will take place is located in Via Partenope, 36, right in front of the historical Castel dell’Ovo, the oldest standing fortification in Naples.

Travelling to Naples

By Plane

Naples is served by Naples International Airport (Capodichino), which has direct connections to major European cities such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Munich, as well as Italian cities like Milan and Rome. The airport is located approximately 7 km from the city center.

We recommend that participants fly directly to Naples Capodichino Airport via a connecting flight from one of the major cities listed above. For more details on flights and airport services, visit the official airport website: Naples Capodichino Airport.
To travel from Naples Capodichino Airport to Napoli Centrale - Train Station or to the city center, you can take a taxi or the Alibus shuttle service.

Route: Naples International Airport → Central Train Station → Port (Molo Beverello)
Ticket Price: €5.00 (valid for a single journey)
Frequency: Every 25 minutes, from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tickets: Available on board or online

For more information, visit the Alibus website.

Alternatively, you can fly into Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci), which offers frequent international connections. From there, you can travel to Naples by train:

Take the Leonardo Express, a direct train from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini (Rome’s central railway station). Trains depart every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 32 minutes. Tickets cost €14.00. More information is available at the Leonardo Express website.
From Roma Termini, take a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Frecciargento) to Napoli Centrale. Trains run approximately every hour, with a travel time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can check schedules and purchase tickets at Trenitalia.

Note: While taxis are available at Rome Fiumicino Airport, Naples is approximately 200 km away, and a taxi ride would be very expensive.

By Train

The main railway station in Naples is Napoli Centrale – Piazza Garibaldi, which is well connected to other major Italian cities via high-speed trains (Frecciarossa and Frecciargento). For schedules and ticket information, visit Trenitalia.

Once at Napoli Centrale, you can reach your final destination via:
- Metro: Line 1 connects the central station to key areas in Naples.
- Taxi: Available at the main exit of the station. See details on fixed-rate fares below.
- Public buses: Various local buses operate from the station to different parts of the city.

You can use navigation apps such as Moovit or Google Maps to plan your trip to the venue using public transit. See below for more details on how to reach the conference venue once you arrive in Naples.

How to Reach the Congress Center

The Congress Center, where the conference will take place, is located on Via Partenope (Partenope Street), one of Naples’ most picturesque streets. Situated along the seafront, it offers stunning views and is directly opposite the historic Castel dell’Ovo. Below are the various transportation options to reach the Congress Center from different parts of the city.

By Public Transit

Naples has a comprehensive network of buses and metro lines, with several stops conveniently located near the Congress Center. If you plan to travel by metro, three lines can bring you close to the Congress Center:

Line 1 (Metro 1): The nearest stop is Municipio, approximately a 23-minute walk from the Congress Center.
Line 2 (Trenitalia Linea 2): The nearest stop is Piazza Amedeo, about a 25-minute walk away.
Line 6 (Metro 6, operational only until 3 p.m.): The nearest stops are San Pasquale (17 minutes on foot) and Chiaia-Monte Di Dio (14 minutes on foot).

If you prefer to travel by bus, several bus lines stop at Piazza Vittoria, which is just a 7-minute walk from the Congress Center. Bus lines serving this stop include:

151, 128, 140, R7, and N1.

Tickets for public transit

Tickets for all public transportation lines can be purchased online via the UnicoCampania app (available on the Google Play Store and on the Apple App Store). The app supports multiple payment methods, including credit cards.

The most convenient ticket option is the “UNICOCAMPANIA Titoli Integrati Campania”. To purchase, select “Fixed Rate Tickets” and then “Urbano Napoli”. In particular, the following ticket options are available:

Standard Ticket (URB. NAPOLI - ORARIO INTEGRATO):
Costs €1.80 and is valid for 90 minutes across buses and metro lines.
Daily Ticket (URB. NAPOLI GIORNALIERO INTEGRATO):
Costs €5.40 and provides unlimited travel for the day.

Important Notes:
- Tickets must be validated through the app after purchase to activate their start time.
- Tickets are not sold at bus stops or on board (except for the Alibus service).
- Metro tickets can be purchased at vending machines in metro stations.
- Metro services close between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Night buses from Piazza Vittoria operate on a different schedule.

For detailed bus information, visit the ANM website (www.anm.it, in Italian) or use the Moovit app. Google Maps may also provide transit schedules, but the information is not always up to date.

By Taxi

If you plan to reach the Congress Center by taxi, several different taxi companies can be called, such as:

Consortaxi: +39 0812222
⁠Consorzio Taxi Napoli: +39 081 8888
⁠Radio Taxi Napoli: +39 081 5564444
⁠Radio Taxi La Partenope: +39 081 0101

Note: Uber is generally not active in Naples.

By car

If you’re planning to drive to the Congress Center, please note that parking options in the area are limited. A convenient choice is the Parcheggio Morelli, located just a 7-minute walk from the Congress Center.