Travel suggestions
2023 Assisi Retreat
Casa Papa Giovanni
Via San Paolo 32, 06081 Assisi (PG)
La Cittadella Ospitalità
Via degli Ancaiani, 3, 06081 Assisi (PG)
By Air
The closest airports to Assisi are in Rome and Florence. Rome has two airports, Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. The Florence airport is Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci).
There are regular flights from most European cities.
You can check for the cheapest fares using SkyScanner or Google Flights.
In Rome, you can transfer from both airports (by bus or train) to the railway station, Roma Termini, and from there take a train to Assisi. There are about 10 trains from Rome to Assisi every day.
In Florence, you can transfer from Peretola airport (by bus or tram) to the railway station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, and from there take a train to Assisi. There are 6 or 7 trains from Florence to Assisi every day.
By Rail
You can search for train tickets using Trainline, by specifying Assisi as your destination.
The Assisi station is located in the valley directly below Assisi’s historic centre in a town called Santa Maria degli Angeli. Some signage and train announcements refer to it as Santa Maria degli Angeli-Assisi.
To travel the 3 miles (5 km) between the station and the centre of Assisi, you can:
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- take the C bus which stops directly in front of the station (tickets can be purchased for €1.30 at the news-stand inside the station or from the driver for €1.50 with exact change)
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- take a taxi from the stand directly outside the station (for about €15)
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- walk by following the “mattonata”, a brick path set into the sidewalk leading from the valley uphill to Assisi.
By Bus
FlixBus routes – www.flixbus.com: the homepage offers a search engine for departures and destinations throughout Europe.
Combined search
You can search and buy aeroplane, train and bus tickets here: www.omio.com
By car
Please find below the locations of:
- Casa Papa Giovanni, Via San Paolo 32, 06081 Assisi (PG)
- La Cittadella Ospitalità, Via degli Ancaiani, 3, 06081 Assisi (PG)
You can drive on your own car or share the ride with other participants:
Carpooling
Please find here the link to the website Covievent, where you will be able to register as a driver or passenger for your preferred dates.
If you have any doubts about how the page works, we suggest that you read this short guide.
If your browser does not translate directly from French to your language, a little country flag in the top left-hand corner of the page will allow you to switch to English.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, you can contact us by e-mail at: satsangretreats@gmail.com
Parking suggestions
Casa Papa Giovanni
The free municipal parking (Parcheggio comunale) is a recommended option for those staying at Casa Papa Giovanni. It provides a convenient and close place to park your vehicle while attending the retreat and offers easy access to the heart of Assisi.
Location of the Parcheggio comunale
La Cittadella Ospitalità
For those accommodated at La Cittadella Ospitalità and having a car, the House will provide a badge to be able to park in the street nearby during their stay.