Travel & Accomodation
Your complete guide to reaching the beautiful seaside conference venue in Italy's Marche region
Accommodation
Special Conference Rates
We have secured special rates at the The City Hotel (in Ancona City Centre) for conference attendees. Download the PDF below for the booking instructions (discounted rates apply only when booking via the dedicated website thecityancona.it following the instructions below).

Other accommodations near the Venue
Walking distance from SeeBay Hotel (conference venue):
SeeBay Hotel** (main venue)
Fortino Napoleonico** (500 m, 6 min)
Hotel Internazionale* (350 m, 5 min)
Hotel Emilia** (2 km, 15 min walk / 5 min by car)
Accommodation in Ancona (near the Economics Faculty)
Walking distance from the Economics Faculty (Piazzale Martelli Raffaele, 8, 60121 Ancona AN):
The City Hotel (350 m, 5 min)
Conference Venues
The conference will be held across two locations: the SeeBay Hotel, serving as the main venue for most events, and the Faculty of Economics in Ancona.

A complimentary shuttle service will be provided ONLY on June 3rd to facilitate easy transportation between the SeeBay Hotel and the Faculty of Economics.
Please note: June 3rd is the only day the conference will be held at the Faculty of Economics; all other conference days will take place at the SeeBay Hotel (main venue).
Travel
How to reach Ancona
By Air
Ancona, the capital of Italy's Marche region, is well connected by air, train, and road.
Ancona "Raffaello Sanzio" Airport (AOI – Falconara)
Direct connections with Rome, Milan, Paris, Munich, London, Madrid, Athens, and other European cities.
The following information describes transportation options from Ancona Airport to reach: the city centre, the SeeBay Hotel in Portonovo (main venue), and the Faculty of Economics.
Bus
To Ancona city centre:
Lines J or S (in front of the airport) to Ancona Centrale. Tickets available at tabacchi shops, kiosks, or via apps (Moovit, myCicero).
To Portonovo / SeeBay Hotel:
Line R to Ancona, then transfer to Line 93 to Portonovo (stop: Portonovo Bay). Tickets available at tabacchi shops, kiosks, or via apps (Moovit, myCicero).
To the Faculty of Economics (Ancona city venue) :
Bus number 1/4 from Ancona Centrale Train Station → stop Piazza Roma or Piazza Cavour, then a 500 m walk.. Tickets available at tabacchi shops, kiosks, or via apps (Moovit, myCicero).
For detailed bus schedules and timetables, please refer to this PDF.
For information about the service, you can contact +39 071 2837468 or send an email to info@conerobus.it.
Train
To Ancona city centre:
From Castelferretti station (across from the airport) to Ancona Centrale.
To Portonovo / SeeBay Hotel:
From Castelferretti station (across from the airport) to Ancona Centrale.Then take the Bus or Taxi to Portonovo.
To the Faculty of Economics (Ancona city venue) :
From Castelferretti station (across from the airport) to Ancona Centrale.
Then take the Bus or Taxi to Univpm Faculty of Economics, Piazzale Martelli, 8, Ancona.
Taxi
To Ancona city centre:
approx. 20–30 minutes.
To Portonovo / SeeBay Hotel:
Approx. 30 minutes direct.
To the Faculty of Economics (Ancona city venue) :
approx. 20-30 minutes
Ancona Taxi Phone Number: 07143321

Other major airports with connections to Ancona:
Milan (Malpensa/Linate)
High-speed train (Frecciarossa/Italo) to Ancona, ~4 hours.
Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi"
Train to Ancona ~1.5–2 hours.
Rome "Fiumicino"
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini, then high-speed train to Ancona ~3–4 hours.
By Train
Ancona Centrale Station is on Italy's high-speed rail network.
Trenitalia official website.
  • Milan Centrale (~4h)
Direct connections:
  • Rome Termini (~3h)
  • Bologna Centrale (~2h)
From Ancona Centrale to Portonovo:
  • Bus 93: directly to Portonovo Bay. Tickets vailable at tabacchi shops, kiosks, or via apps (Moovit, myCicero). For detailed bus schedules and timetables, please refer to this PDF.
By Car
Motorway A14
Bologna–Bari, exit Ancona Sud (Osimo).
Follow Signs
For Portonovo, continue on SP1 towards Conero Regional Park.
Destination
SeeBay Hotel address: Via Poggio 160, Portonovo, Ancona.