By Plane

Cesena can be reached from several international airports, all located approximately 1 to 2 hours away by car or public transportation. These airports provide convenient access for international and European travelers attending ACSOS 2026.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport (BLQ)

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport (BLQ) is located approximately 90 km (about 1 hour) north of Cesena. It is the most convenient option for international participants, being one of Italy’s main air transport hubs and offering more than 80 destinations, including daily direct connections to major European cities such as Frankfurt, London, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Rome, with onward intercontinental links.

Connections from BLQ to Cesena

There are multiple transportation options from Bologna Airport to Cesena:

Direct Shuttle Bus: A direct shuttle service connects the airport to Cesena. The service stops at Piazzale dell'Accoglienza, which is located outside the historic city center. From there, Bus Line 1 or 11 can be used to reach Cesena Railway Station (approximately 12 minutes).
More information: https://www.shuttleitalyairport.it/en/cesena/
Marconi Express + Train: Take the Marconi Express monorail from the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station (approximately 7 minutes; departures every 10–15 minutes). From Bologna Centrale, regional, intercity, or high-speed trains reach Cesena in approximately 45–65 minutes.
Train tickets: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Monorail tickets: https://www.marconiexpress.it/en/

Walking Option from Shuttle Stop: From Piazzale dell'Accoglienza, it is possible to walk to the city center; however, the journey takes approximately 50 minutes and may not be suitable with luggage.

Other Airport Options

In addition to Bologna Airport, several regional airports provide alternative arrival options:

Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) to Cesena

About a 15-minute walk from the airport, there is the "Rimini Miramare" train station.
In September, there may be direct trains from this station to Cesena every two hours. There are also additional options every hour with connections.
Timetables can be checked on trenitalia.com.

Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport (FRL)

On the website trenitalia.com, search for departures from "FORLI AEROPORTO" to "Cesena". The website will combine the bus (from the airport to Forlì Station) and the train to Cesena.
There are departures approximately every 30 minutes.

Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)

On trenitalia.com, search for departures from "Castelferretti-Falconara Aeroporto" to "Cesena".
The website will show the available train connections to reach Cesena.
There are departures approximately every hour.

Milano Linate (LIN)

This airport is directly connected to the M4 metro line, which takes you to Milano Centrale railway station.
From there, you can choose a train connection to Cesena using trenitalia.com.

Milano Malpensa (MXP)

On trenitalia.com, search for departures from "Malpensa Aeroporto" to "Cesena".
The website will show the available train connections.
There are departures approximately every 30 minutes.

Bergamo

Take the airport bus to Bergamo Centrale railway station, then search for a connection to Cesena on trenitalia.com.
There are connections approximately every hour.

By Train

Cesena Railway Station is centrally located and directly connected to the Italian national rail network. Frequent regional and high-speed services link Cesena with major Italian cities.

Trains are operated by Trenitalia and Italo, including regional services as well as high-speed connections (Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca).

Approximate Travel Times

Cesena – Bologna: ~1 hour
Cesena – Milan (Milano Centrale): ~2 hours 45 minutes (via Bologna)
Cesena – Florence: ~2 hours 15 minutes (via Bologna or via Faenza for the scenic Florence–Faenza railway)
Cesena – Venice: ~3 hours 30 minutes
Cesena – Rome: ~3 hours 30 minutes
Cesena – Rimini: ~20 minutes
Cesena – Ancona: ~1 hour 15 minutes

By Car

Cesena is conveniently located along the A14 motorway (Autostrada Adriatica), which connects Bologna to Bari and runs along Italy’s Adriatic corridor.

Main Routes

From Northern Italy: Take the A1 motorway to Bologna, then merge onto the A14 towards Ancona and exit at Cesena.
From Southern Italy: Follow the A14 northbound (e.g., from Pescara or Ancona) and exit at Cesena.

Moving Around Cesena

Cesena has two motorway exits: Cesena and Cesena Nord, both providing convenient access to the city center and the University Campus. `

The most efficient and environmentally sustainable way to move around Cesena is on foot. The city is compact and easily walkable: reaching the University Campus from the city center generally takes approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on the starting point. In addition, the mild temperatures in September make walking a pleasant opportunity to explore the historic center and its surroundings.

When walking is not feasible, several alternative transportation options are available, including bicycle rental, public transportation, ride-hailing services, and taxis.

Bicycle Rental

Due to local regulations, bicycle rental services are available exclusively through authorized shops. Free-floating services (such as shared bicycles or electric scooters) are currently not operating in the city.
However, several authorized rental shops offer bicycles at competitive rates. Cycling is one of the most practical and convenient ways to move around Cesena, thanks to the relatively flat terrain and short distances between key locations.

Public Transportation

Cesena’s public transportation network is operated by START Romagna and includes several urban bus lines connecting the city center with residential areas and the University Campus.
In particular, Bus Line 6 connects the city center with the Cesena Campus and is a convenient option for daily commuting.

Tickets and Fares

Bus tickets can be purchased through the following methods:

On board the bus, where available (contactless payment supported on selected vehicles). More information: https://www.startromagna.it/en/tickets/startap-emv-system/
Via authorized mobile applications, such as: MooneyGo (suggested from us), Roger, and DropTicket. These applications allow the purchase of single tickets as well as multi-day passes through QR codes. For example, the "Romagna SmartPass 7 days" may be a suitable option for conference participants, as it allows unlimited travel on all urban lines during its validity period.

Electronic tickets must be validated on board by scanning the QR code using the validation device available on the bus. More information: https://www.startromagna.it/en/tickets/electronic-tickets-purchase/

Fare Zones

The bus system operates on a zone-based fare structure. Each zone corresponds to a specific fare.
Travel within the city center and to the University Campus falls under Zone 1. A Zone 1 ticket is sufficient for travel within this area. Traveling beyond Zone 1 requires the purchase of a ticket covering additional zones at a higher fare.
Concerning Zone 1 tickets, the relevant option suitable for the event are the following:

Single ticket for Zone 1: valid for 60 minutes after validation on-board. Price: 1,50€
10 Rides Carnet for Zone 1: allows 10 single-ticket rides with the same QR code. Price: 14,00€
Daily ticket: valid for 14 hours after validation on-board. Price: 5,40€
Romagna SmartPass 7 days: valid for 7 days, including validation day. Price: 22,00€

For detailed information about zones and fares, please consult: https://www.startromagna.it/en/find-your-ticket/ For detailed information about pricing, please consult: https://www.startromagna.it/en/tickets/electronic-tickets-purchase/

Timetable

Google Maps is not reliable for public transportation in Cesena, as the service relies on external applications.
There are mainly two options: Moovit Application and infobus.

Moovit

Moovit finds the best route to your destination at any time by comparing different options and line combinations.
It allows you to specify your current location and searches for the nearest bus stop served by the bus you need.
More infomation about the app here: https://www.startromagna.it/en/timetable-and-services/moovit-and-start-romagna/

Infobus Website

This website is dedicated to checking departures from a specific bus stop.
It also shows real-time trip updates.
On the website https://infobus.startromagna.it/SceltaFermata-en,you can go to `Search stop by name > Forlì-Cesena` and look for the name of the bus stop you are waiting.

Ride-Hailing Services (Uber)

Uber operates in Cesena.
However, availability may be limited compared to larger cities.
Waiting times can vary depending on demand and driver availability.
Conference participants are advised to check the Uber application directly to verify real-time availability and estimated arrival times.

Taxi Service

A local taxi service operates in Cesena and can be contacted by telephone or email.
Taxis can be reserved in advance, and payment by card is generally accepted on board.
For contact details and additional information (website available in Italian only), please visit:
https://www.taxicesena.com/contatti/

Moving To and Around Cesena