How to reach the conference
APCCC encourages all delegates to travel to the Conference in the most sustainable way possible. We suggest train travel to Lugano where possible.
How to reach the Convention Centre
The Convention Centre can be easily reached from Lugano’s SBB station using the TPL bus line 2 towards Castagnola (stop Palazzo dei Congressi), in 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the Funicular service and walk from the city centre in 15 minutes. The Convention Centre is 500 meters away from the city center, and can be easily reached on foot along Corso Enrico Pestalozzi and Viale Carlo Cattaneo, or by walking along the lakeside promenade towards Parco Ciani. The nearest PubliBike Bike Sharing service station to the Convention Center is in Via Lucchini, 270 meters away.
Address
Convention Centre/Palazzo dei Congressi
Piazza Indipendenza 4, 6900 Lugano
By car
We strongly recommend to reach the conference venue with public transportation.
If not possible there are parking spaces for 248 vehicles in the multi-storey underground car park in Piazza Castello.
Airports
Milano-Malpensa Airport
If you are planning to arrive at Milan-Malpensa airport. Lugano is only 1 hour away.
This international airport is situated in the area between Busto Arsizio, Gallarate and the Ticino River. It is at about 48 Km from the centre of Milan and at about 60 Km from that of Lugano (Switzerland).
The train Tilo S50 line connects Biasca with Bellinzona, Lugano, Varese and Malpensa via Mendrisio and operate at hourly intervals.
Zurich Airport
If you are planning to arrive at Zurich airport. Lugano is 2.5 hours away.
Public transport provides a direct link between the airport and the rest of Switzerland and ensures an easy onward journey with regular connections to Lugano and to its neighbouring countries.
Train connections from Zurich airport to Lugano available every 15 min.
