Reggio Emilia has a charming range of hotels and B&Bs, but availability is limited! We recommend arranging your accommodation as soon as you’ve purchased your ticket.
In collaboration with the local tourism information office, we’ve pre-reserved a number of rooms for Placemaking Week Europe attendees until the end of May (specific deadlines per hotel are listed in the document below). After that, bookings open to the general public, and rooms may go quickly due to other events happening in the area!
To access special rates, please contact the hotel directly via email to make your booking, and mention that you’re attending Placemaking Week Europe 2025.
If you run into any issues or have difficulty securing accommodation, please feel free to reach out to the Reggio Emilia Official Tourism Information Office directly for support.
Reggio Emilia, nestled in the heart of northern Italy, is incredibly well connected! Whether you’re coming from Amsterdam, the UK, or anywhere in Europe, getting here is simple, smooth, and scenic. With high-speed trains, nearby international airports, and even long-distance buses, you’ll be ready for Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in no time!
The closest major airport to Reggio Emilia is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), just 70 km away. With excellent connections across Europe, Bologna is an easy gateway to the region.
You can also rent a car and enjoy the scenic drive through the Emilian countryside.
From any of these airports, you’re just a short, well-connected journey to Reggio Emilia. Especially with Italy’s fast and frequent rail network.
Reggio Emilia is well served by Italy’s high-speed rail network, making it one of the most efficient and enjoyable ways to arrive.
1. Reggio Emilia Centrale (San Marco) (Central Station) – Serves local and regional routes (slower trains but still well connected).
2. Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station – Served by Trenitalia and Italo high-speed trains. To reach the historical centre of Reggio Emilia from here you can take the following.
**Flat fare for trips to and from the Historic City Centre area (including Central Station): €10.00.
Approx. travel time
You can visit: Trenitalia and Italo Treno or download the app of each operator to purchase tickets directly from your smartphone.
Alternatively, at each station there is a Ticket Office and Ticket Machines. One for Trenitalia trains and one for Italo trains.
Did you know that getting to Milan and Bologna by train from other major European cities is also super easy? Here are a few direct international train services that you can check out!
Reggio Emilia is easily accessible by car, located off Italy’s major motorways:
Car rental is available at all nearby airports, making it an easy option if you prefer flexibility.
For a budget-friendly option, FlixBus offers direct routes to Reggio Emilia from many European cities. Other operators like MarinoBus and Itabus serve cities throughout Italy and neighboring countries.
Most long-distance buses stop at Piazzale Europa, which is close to the city center and next to the central train station (Stazione San Marco).
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