CNR Research Area in Pisa
The CNR Research Area of Pisa is one of the main scientific areas of the National Research Council at the national level. Launched on Dec. 6 2000, l’Area it was intended to gather in an unique physical and organizational space the expertise of several research Institutes located in the area of Pisa, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and resources optimization.
The Area hosts nowadays 13 istitutes of CNR, operating in strategiacl sectors of science and technology, so significantly contributing to frontier research, to high education and to transfer of knowledge to industrial environment and society.
How to reach us
By plane
The International Airport “Galileo Galilei” of Pisa is well connected to several national and international destinations.
For timetable and reservations: Pisa International Airport.
The airport is about 6 km far from the CNR Research Area.
The most convenient mean of transport to reach it is taxi.
As an alternative, it is possible to use public transportation:
- Take bus LAM Rossa (L/R) towards San Iacopo up to Stazione Centrale.
- From there, proceed with bus LAM Verde (L/V) towards Via di Pratale (see section “City bus”).
Tickets can be purchased at the airport.
As an alternative, a cable car connection is available between the airport and Stazione Centrale di Pisa (connection time: about 10 minutes). The terminal is just outside the departures area, and tickets can be purchased at the informations desk.
By train
For timetable and reservations: Ferrovie dello Stato – Trenitalia
From Stazione Centrale di Pisa, it is possible to proceed by taxi or by bus LAM Verde (see below).
By car
It is advisable to take the exit Pisa Centro of the A12 Motorway Genova–Rosignano.
After the toll station, proceed along the highway FI-PI-LI towards Firenze until the exit Pisa Nord-Est.
From there, follow the road signs CNR – Area della Ricerca.
City bus
The Area is reached by line 3+.
The nearest bus stop is VOLPI–CNR.
As an alternative, get off the bus at the stops Garibaldi V1 or Pratale/Parcheggio, both at a 5 minutes walk from the entrance.
Do not forget to validate your tickets when entering the bus.