Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
Eucentre conducts earthquake engineering research and risk reduction studies via laboratory testing and numerical analysis to enhance seismic performance and develop innovative solutions 
Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
Where we are
How to reach us
FROM THE AIRPORT
There are three international airports close to Pavia. Milan Linate is the closest at 50km, Milan Malpensa is at 90km and Orio al Serio (Bergamo) is found at 100km.
Linate Airport
A taxi from Linate to Pavia will cost around € 110/130.
Alternatively, it is possible to take the M4 line of the Milan underground from the Linate Airport station to the Dateo station, and from there take the S13 railway line to the Pavia station (the total journey lasts approximately 45 minutes). The cost of the train ticket is 4 euros.
Further information can be found on the Malpensa/Linate website.
Malpensa Airport
There is no direct connection between Malpensa and the Eucentre Foundation nor Pavia centre. You will have to go through the city of Milan. You might land at either Malpensa 1 or Malpensa 2 (Easyjet) and there are various options from there:
- From Malpensa terminal 1, you take the Malpensa Express train, that arrives in Milan at Cadorna or Central station. A single ticket costs € 13 and the train takes about an hour to arrive. From there one can take the green metroline to Milan Central Station. ** From Milan Central Station there are trains going to Pavia (timetables can be found at the Trenitalia website). From the Central Station of Pavia take the bus to the Eucentre Foundation – see below.
- Taking the bus to Milan Central Station (right outside both Malpensa Terminal 1 and 2). There are buses almost every 15 minutes during the day, operated by MalpensaShuttle or Autostradale; cost of a single ticket is € 10. It takes about 45 minutes from Terminal 1, 35 minutes from Terminal 2. From there, follow the route as described above **
- A taxi from Malpensa to Pavia centre / the Eucentre Foundation will cost around € 160/180.
Further information can be found on the Malpensa/Linate website.
Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo)
This is the Ryanair Airport for ‘Milan’. There is no direct connection between the airport of Orio al Serio and Pavia. A taxi from Orio al Serio to Pavia will cost around €180/200. Otherwise the fastest way to reach the Eucentre Foundation is to take a bus to Milan Central station (regular services are operated by both Orio Shuttle and Autostradale cost around € 12) and from there take a train to Pavia.
Further information can be found on the Orio al Serio website.
USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Train
There is regular train service between Milan and Pavia:
- Intercity trains are fastest and usually only stop at Milan Central and Pavia Central station. You need a specific ticket, which costs €9 for a single trip. See for more information.
- There are many regional trains. Some stop at many small stations on the route, others only at the Milan Rogoredo and Milan Lambrate stations. A single ticket costs €4.20.
- There is a commuter train between Milan and Pavia (S13, operated by Trenord). The train departs from Bovisa and stops at all major metro stations.
Other directions; from Pavia it is easy to reach Genoa, and the coast of Liguria, as well as Voghera and Alessandria.
Bus
There are two bus lines connecting Pavia’s Central Station to the Eucentre Foundation: bus 3 and bus 6. Tickets (€1.50 for a single journey) can be purchased on board. There are two variants of bus 3; please check which one to take. The one going to Colombarone is the most convenient.
- BUS 3 – Colombarone – Departs from the street behind the station square, at the other end. Get off at the “Tibaldi” stop. It will leave you in front of the Eucentre building’s entrance gate. On the left side of the gate, you will find an intercom to contact the Secretariat.
- BUS 3 – Maugeri-Mondino – Departs from the street behind the station square, at the other end. Get off at the “Fermata Istituti Universitari” stop. The building is a 5-minute walk away. Consult the map to see how to reach the Eucentre Foundation from here.
- BUS 6 – C. Pelizza – Departs from behind the station, on via Brichetti. Get off at the “Abbiategrasso – Istituto Volta” stop. Walk on until you see a blue gate on your right. Cross the parking lot, head to the left end, and you will find a set of stairs going down. Cross the small street and you will see the stairs going back up. From here, walk to the second building on your left.
BY TAXI
Just outside the Central Station of Pavia you find the taxi stand. To get to the Eucentre Foundation premises. A ride would cost between 10€ and 15€ and it would be best to ask the driver to take you to “Eucentre, Via Ferrata 1”.
BY CAR
From Milan or Genoa (A7)
Take the highway A7 Milan-Genoa, exit ‘Pavia Nord-Bereguardo’. Then head to Pavia, continue for approximately 10km and take the exit at Pavia Centro-Via Riviera. Turn left, under the road (Via Tibaldi), pass the second roundabout and turn into the first entrance on the right, onto the Eucentre parking lot (cubical building with blue windows on the right).
SS35 From Milan (SS35)
Follow instructions for Pavia until you come across a bypass road. Take the exit Pavia Ovest-Abbiategrasso, turn right, proceed straight on the main road -past the pedestrian crossing / traffic light and turn right at the roundabout, then take the first entrance on the right to enter the Eucentre parking lot (cubical building on the right with blue windows).
A21 From Turin-Piacenza (A21)
Take the exit Casteggio-Casatisma-Pavia on the A21 (connection A21-SS35). Proceed on the SS35 towards Pavia. Once you enter the bypass road, take the exit ‘Istituti Universitari’. After the interchange, take the flyover, turn right, then turn left at the roundabout. Go along the road that surrounds the University terrain, and turn into the last entrance on the left (before the roundabout), onto the Eucentre parking lot (cubical building on the right with blue windows).
ON FOOT
For those who prefer to walk, the Eucentre Foundation is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Pavia’s Central Station.
The entire route runs along streets with sidewalks and pedestrian areas, ensuring a safe and pleasant walk.
[Click here to view the recommended route on Google Maps]