Conference Venue

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS TRAVELLING TO RIMINI BY TRAIN

Update: 15/05/2026

A nationwide strike involving personnel of the FS Italiane Group (Trenitalia), Italo, and Trenord has been announced from 9:00 PM on Sunday, 17 May 2026, until 8:59 PM on Monday, 18 May 2026.

The strike may result in service disruptions and schedule changes, including before the strike begins and after it ends.

If you have already purchased a train ticket the train operator usually informs you via e-mail or text message about train cancellations, but you can also check the train company websites.

Offcial lists of garanteed train connections (sorted by train numbers and/or connections):
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM OF OPERATING TRAINS, MANY OTHER TRAINS MAY ALSO DEPART, BUT IT MUST BE CHECKED AS THOSE ARE NOT GUARANTEED

LONG DISTANCE TRAINS OF TRENITALIA (Frecciarossa, Intercity)

REGIONAL TRAINS IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA OF TRENITALIA SUNDAY

REGIONAL TRAINS IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA OF TRENITALIA MONDAY

LONG DISTANCE TRAINS OF ITALO

SHUTTLE BUS

Participants arriving by plane at Bologna Airport may take into consideration the shuttle service connecting Bologna Airport directly to Rimini railway station instead of travelling by train. There will be at least 10 busses per day and it will take 1,5 h to get to Rimini.

https://shop.shuttleitalyairport.it/en

Please select:
Shuttle Italy Airport (default option)
and then
DEPARTURE: "Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport" 
ARRIVAL: "Rimini Stazione FS"

Please note that online booking is only possible with an advance of at least 2 hours.

Rimini

The 12th SECM and Related Techniques Workshop will be held in Rimini in the Italian Region Emilia-Romagna. Rimini is known to be a vibrant seaside destination on Italy’s Adriatic coast, just a short distance from Bologna. With its mix of beaches, history, and Italian charm, Rimini offers a great setting for scientific exchange and collaboration.

Hotel Continental

The 12th SECM and Related Techniques workshop will take place in the Hotel Continental. Accommodation and meals are included in the registration fee.

How to reach Rimini and the Conference Venue

By Plane:
The nearest major international airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located about 120 km northwest from Rimini. From the airport, the Marconi Express (also known as "People Mover") provides a direct 7 min connection to "Bologna Centrale" railway station (Tickets can be bought on site). From there, frequent direct trains to Rimini run throughout the day, with a travel time of about 50–70 minutes depending on the train type.

Smaller regional airports, such as the Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) and the Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI), also serve the region, offering however limited seasonal and domestic flights.

By Train:
Rimini is well connected by Italy’s national railway network (Trenitalia and Italo).
From Bologna Centrale: about 1 hour by high-speed or regional train.
From Milan: around 2.5–3 hours.
From Florence: about 2 hours.
From Rome: approximately 3.5–4 hours by direct train.

The Rimini railway station is located in the city center, just a short walk or taxi ride the seaside conference venue.