Transportation

Participants travelling from outside Italy have a choice of airports. The information provided here is largely practical, aimed to make your journey as straightforward as possible.

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BY AIR

FLYING TO A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(international and intercontinental carriers)

Due to its position near the Adriatic coast, the best international airport to choose from is Bologna (BLQ). From Bologna airport, you take the Marconi monorail to the main train station (Bologna Centrale), from where you can take any southbound Intercity (IC) train. Southbound trains have as their final destination: Ancona, Pescara, Bari, Lecce, Taranto, and Brindisi. You will have to change the train at Civitanova Marche: before you buy your ticket, please make sure that your train does in fact stop there.

The fastest (and most expensive) trains – Freccia Rossa – do not stop at Civitanova Marche. You can take these trains as far as Ancona and then change to a ‘Regionale’ train direct to Macerata (some of these proceed to Fabriano as their final destination).

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is an alternative international airport. Public transport from this airport to Macerata normally requires that you take a train or a shuttle bus to the centre of Rome (Roma Termini train station stop; the bus station is just around the corner). From Roma Termini, you can get to Macerata either by train (‘Regionale’ services only, sometimes necessitating a change of train at Fabriano) or by bus (Flixbus). There is also a limited Flixbus service connecting Rome Fiumicino airport to Macerata. The bus station in Macerata is located in Via Piero e Lorenzo Cioci, near the Giardini Diaz. Be aware that the journey across Italy is longer than it looks on a map because you have to pass through the Appennine mountains.

FLYING TO A PROVINCIAL AIRPORT

(some international carriers; low-cost carriers)

The closest provincial airport is Umbria International Airport (AOI) in Perugia, mainly served by Ryanair. You can check carriers and destinations here*. From Perugia airport, take the Contram coach to Macerata Piediripa (a stop outside the city, at the bottom of the hill) then change and take another bus (Contram or the orange Macerata cita ATM bus) or a taxi to Macerata itself.

Ancona International Airport (AOI) is equally close, and logistically easier than Perugia. Lufthansa flies here from Munich; other flights are mainly operated by Ryanair, AeroItalia, and Wizz!. This airport is undergoing an expansion at this moment – you can check carriers and destinations here*. From Ancona airport, take a shuttle or a taxi to Ancona Centrale railway station and take a direct ‘Regionale’ train to Macerata (or any train to Civitanova Marche then a Regionale to Macerata).

An alternative provicial airport on the East coast is the Aeroporto internazionale d’Abruzzo (PSR) in Pescara. This is a little further away than Ancona but logistically easy. ITA Airways flies here from Milan Linate; other flights are mainly operated by Ryanair and Wizz!. You can check carriers and destinations here*. From Pescara airport, take the shuttle bus or a taxi to the central train station (Pescara Centrale) then a northbound Intercity (IC) or ‘Regionale’ train to Civitanova Marche (northbound trains have as their final destinations: Ancona, Bologna, Milan). Change at Civitanova Marche for a ‘Regionale’ service to Macerata / Fabriano.

Rome Ciampino (CIA) is one of the largest provincial airports and serves most European destinations. As it is with Rome Fiumicino, public transport from this airport to Macerata normally requires that you take a train or a shuttle bus to Roma Termini (train station stop; the bus station is just around the corner). From Roma Termini, you can get to Macerata either by train (‘Regionale’ services only, sometimes necessitating a change of train at Fabriano) or by bus (Flixbus). There is also a limited Flixbus service connecting Rome Ciampino airport to Macerata. The bus station in Macerata is located in Via Piero e Lorenzo Cioci, near the Giardini Diaz.

Useful links

• • Train information can be found on the Trenitalia Website
• • You can also consult train timetables and buy tickets using the Trainline app
• • Bus services from Rome can be found on the Flixbus Website
• • The Contram website is here. Contram also has an app (only available in Italian) which allows you to make in-app purchases. You will be expected to load your suitcase into the luggage bays and retrieve it yourself.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Taxi

Taxis authorised by the Municipality of Macerata are white, have a red self-adhesive strip provided free of charge by the Municipality and have the display “TAXI” on the roof.

The symbol of the Municipality of Macerata is visible on the sides of the vehicle, the licence number is placed inside the vehicle on the rear door and they must have a second licence plate with “SERVIZIO PUBBLICO” written in black.

ATTENTION: Unauthorized persons could drive any other vehicle waiting at the airport exit and fare could be higher.

Macerata Card

It is an exclusive card that allows unlimited access to the museum circuit (Palazzo Buonaccorsi, Sferisterio and Torre Civica), to exhibitions, access to periodic initiatives dedicated to its holders and discounted or free access to public transport, such as buses and trams, making it easier to move around the city.

For any further information, please visit this website

Bus and subway

The city’s public transport service is run by APM and allows visitors to get around easily thanks to its network connecting the entire city. A fleet of 28 buses, 27 of which run on natural gas, travel over 1,000,000 km annually along 12 lines and transport over 2,850,000 passengers.

MOBILE APPLICATION

“ApMobilità” is the official mobile application of the city’s public transportation network, with all the information of the APM lines. To download the application or for more information, Click Here!

BUS ROUTES AND TIMETABLES

To view the bus routes and timetables, Click Here!

HOW TO BUY

Below you will find a list of the tickets that can be purchased, for more information visit the website.

For the reseller list Click Here!