VisLab is located at the following GPS coordinates:
N 44 45.930' - E 10 18.550'
How to reach us if you arrive...
- by city bus from the Parma railway station. Catch the bus "Campus Express" or buses No. 7 or 14 (eight departures per hour, 25 mins trip). Get off at the last stop within the Campus. The Department is at walking distance in the block of buildings hosting the Engineering Departments (Address: Viale G. P. Usberti 181/A).
- by car from Parma downtown. Follow the directions to Langhirano. Drive for about 4 km then reach a large roundabout surmounted by a viaduct, turn right following the sign "Campus" (V.le G. P. Usberti).
- by car from Milan or Bologna (A1 Highway). Leave the highway at the exit "PARMA". After the tollgate keep right and follow the directions to "Tangenziale - SS 9 Via Emilia". Drive 2 km, then turn right to enter the bypass ("tangenziale") toward "Piacenza" or "Langhirano" or "Milano". Drive 4 km, then turn right to follow the direction "Exits 10-19" and drive for 7 km following the directions to "Langhirano" or "U" (University). Leave the bypass at exit No. 15: at the nearby roundabout turn right following the sign "Campus" (V.le G. P. Usberti). If you are driving from Milano Malpensa (MXP) airport, you may find these maps (1st part and 2nd part) very useful. It will take about 20-25 minutes in regular traffic conditions from the A1 highway exit.
- by plane at "Giuseppe Verdi" airport (Airport code: PMF), taxi or car rental are the only reasonable choices. It will take about 15 minutes in regular traffic conditions.
Route from the A1 highway exit to VisLab.
Once in the University Campus, go straight as far as possible then after two right turns at the next road crossing turn left. Park in any of the parking lots in the area and walk to the block hosting the Engineering Deparments (Address: Viale G.P Usberti 181/A). VisLab is located in Building No. 1. Pick up any phone and dial ext 5722.
If you also need an accomodation, please check Parma website for a list.
