Venue

Getting Here and local transports

SILS2024 will take place at the Cinema Campus in the TAU - Teatro Auditorium UniCal complex

TAU is within walking distance from the main University of Calabria Bus Stop (Pensiline). To reach Cinema Campus, simply walk straight on the UniCal bridge.

Hotels/Congress transfers


For guests traveling to/from the University from the hotels, we have arranged a Shuttle Service. The schedule is as follows:


September 5th



September 6th


After the dinner and guided tour, return to Hotel Majorana/President.


September 7th


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Plane

The closest airport is Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF). 


A shuttle service is available for transfers between the Lamezia Terme airport and SILS2024. A reservation portal is available here:  https://meeting.topclassturismo.com/it/index.htm 


From the airport to the Castiglione Cosentino railway station there are regular Bus+train connection (see timetable on https://www.trenitalia.com ). 

Buses are also available: 

Futher option in the following page:

https://sacal.it/it/services/trasporti-2/ 


Bus


Car

Follow the A2 highway up to the [Rende] exit and then look for the [Università della Calabria] signs on the street.


Train

The closest railway station is Castiglione Cosentino. Please, have a look on the timetable on https://www.trenitalia.com 

All the fast trains (Frecce) stop at Paola Station.

A shuttle service is available for transfers between the Paola train station and SILS2024. A reservation portal is available here:  https://meeting.topclassturismo.com/it/index.htm 


Moving by local transport

 

Local transport is not synchronized with iOS or Android map services, so you have to use a different solution.

Moovit service in the Cosenza area is accessible via the following link:

https://moovitapp.com/cosenza-3280/poi/en

or by downloading the IoS or Android app

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tranzmate&hl=it&pli=1

IoS: https://apps.apple.com/it/app/moovit-orari-bus-e-treni/id498477945

 

Useful notes: If using the app, on the first launch, select the geographic area of interest (Italy -> 'Cosenza, Crotone e Catanzaro').

The application works similarly to common map applications.

As the starting point for searching for the connection, you can directly set the location venue as 'Teatro Auditorium Unical' or use your current location (if localization is active).

The destination can be entered by typing the address or the name of the hotel, or by selecting it directly on the map.

The search will show you the soonest solutions. If you want to check for a later transport option, click on the solution found and press the 'later' button to see the next transport solution.

Alternatively, you can specify the departure or arrival time for a transport solution closer to your needs.

 

Tickets

Tickets can be bought through the MooneyGo app, available for both iOS and Android. You need to create an account, and then you can also set the app to English.

Activate the localization service on your phone, and then you can search for tickets. If not set automatically, select 'Rende' as the city.

From the search results, you will find three options. The ones you are interested in are 'Biglietto di Fascia 1 – Andata e Ritorno' (round trip at €1.80) and 'Biglietto di Fascia 1 - Corsa Semplice' (single journey at €1.20). Once you have selected your preferred option, you can choose the quantity of tickets you need.

After confirming, you will be directed to payment options (credit/debit card, Google Pay, and other options).

Tickets available in your carnet can be found on the main page of the app under 'My tickets'.

Once on board, you have to select one of your tickets and validate it using the QR code on the bus.