Bertinoro lies approximately half-way between Bologna and the Adriatic coast town of Rimini. If you are arriving by car or taxi, you can obtain driving instructions from most starting points using Google Maps.
By train
For those attending Eurocrypt 2024 in Zurich, there are convenient train connections to Forlì (1-change) or to Cesena (1-change) from Zurich main station, with high-speed trains running multiple times daily. Bertinoro is then only a short taxi ride away. Proceed as indicated below from Forlì/Cesena station.
By plane
For those flying in, the nearest major airport is the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport (BLQ) which has good connectivity to many major European locations. You may also want to check for flights to the Rimini (RMI) Federico Fellini Airport, reachable from several European cities via low cost companies.
Another possibility, especially for those arriving from North America, is to arrive at one of the two Milan airports (which have direct flights from a number North American cities) then proceed to the Milan Central Train Station, take a train to Forlì, and from there continue by taxi to Bertinoro. Train schedules can be found here.
If you arrive at Rimini Airport, you should take a train (direction Bologna or Milan), get off at Cesena (about a 20-minute trip), and then take a taxi to Bertinoro.
If you arrive at Forlì airport, probably the easiest option for reaching Bertinoro is to hire a taxi. If you arrive at Bologna airport or train station, proceed as indicated below.
Bologna Airport or Train Station to Bertinoro by Taxi
This is going to cost you about 140 EUR, including highway tolls, but it becomes an affordable option if you share it with a group of 3-4 people. For more detailed information, consult or call CoTaBo Taxi.Bologna Airport to Bologna Center and Train Station
Guglielmo Marconi International Airport, which serves Bologna, is about 10 km to the north-west of the city center. The most convenient option for getting to Bologna train station is to take the Marconi Express monorail line (12.80 EUR).Bologna Train Station to Forlì/Cesena Train Station
Numerous trains run between Bologna and Forlì/Cesena. The trip takes 30-45 minutes depending on the train type. (There is also Forlimpopoli station, which is closest to Bertinoro but only serviced by regional trains; rather get a taxi directly in Forlì/Cesena.) For complete train departure times and further information, please consult the Italian Railways web site.Forlì/Cesena Train Station to Bertinoro
The simplest way to reach Bertinoro from Forlì/Cesena is to take a taxi. The trip should cost around 20 EUR, and you may ride-share with 3-4 people.Spending the Night in Bologna
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