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.
How to Reach Naples and the Conference Venue
Arrival 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.
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.
Arrival 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.
How to Reach the City Center
Alibus (Airport & Train Station Shuttle)
To travel from Naples Capodichino Airport to Napoli Centrale - Train Station or to the city center, you can take 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.
Metro
Naples Airport is not currently served by a railway system. However, from Napoli Centrale - Train Station, you can use Metro Line 1 to reach various parts of the city. A metro and railway map can be downloaded here.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside both Naples Airport and Napoli Centrale Station. Naples has a fixed-rate taxi fare system for pre-determined urban and suburban routes, including Fuorigrotta, the City Center, Molo Beverello, Mergellina, and Pompeii. These flat rates include all extra charges (e.g., airport surcharge, night fare, holidays, luggage).
Important: If using the fixed-rate fare, do not use the taximeter.
For more information on taxi fares, visit the official Naples Taxi website.