ALPEXPO is the place where DATE 2015 will take place. It is easy accessible by car and public transportation with two airports nearby (Lyon and Geneva).
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Public Transport in Grenoble to ALPEXPO (Map [2])
You can access AlpExpo using the public transport network in Grenoble, either by tramway, preferably, or by bus.
By tramway, from the railway and bus stations, take the tram line A (Direction: ÉCHIROLLES, Denis Papin) directly to AlpExpo Center, stop at "Pôle Sud Alpexpo"). While getting off the tram, turn to your left. Walk until the cross-roads and turn right. You will already see the congress entrance from there. Notice that you will have to buy the tickets on any tramway stop using the automatic machines.
By bus: Line 13 stop AlpExpo. Lines 12, 23, 26 - stop Grand Place (5 minutes walk). You can buy the ticket on the bus.
Taxis in Grenoble: Available 24/7, Tel. +33 (0)4 76 54 42 54
How to reach Grenoble
By plane
From Paris Airport (www.aeroportsdeparis.fr [3])
- Take the RER train (regional) from Charles De Gaulle airport to Paris Gare de Lyon train station and next the TGV (fast train) directly to Grenoble train station (see "by train" information)
From Lyon-St. Exupéry Airport (www.lyon.aeroport.fr [4])
- Airport shuttle bus www.faurevercors.fr [5] (at least a bus every hour, check the timetable (French [6], English [7]).
Booking a ticket on the internet guarantees a seat on a bus at the specified time (French [8], English [9]). Tickets can be also bought at the airport but it DOES NOT guarantee you a seat on the first scheduled bus. Tel. +33 (0)4 72 68 72 17 - 1 hour drive by car from the airport
- Taxi costs approximately 140 € - Tel. +33 (0)826 800 826
From Geneva-Cointrin Airport (www.gva.ch [10])
- Airport shuttle bus AEROCAR http://www.aerocar.fr/en/prices/online-prices/ [11]
5 busses per day. Fare: 45 € one way. Return ticket: 56,50 €. Please book your ticket online at http://www.aerocar.fr/en/buy/achat-en-ligne/ [12] - Train Geneva-Grenoble takes between 2 and 3 hours in most cases.
- 2 hours drive
- Taxi costs approximately 220 € - Tel +41 22 798 20 00
From Grenoble Isère Airport (www.grenoble-airport.com [13])
Grenoble Isere Airport is not an International airport.
Tel. +33 (0)4 76 65 55 32
- Bus. Tickets are sold on the bus at Grenoble Airport and at the coach station's ticket desk in Grenoble. Fare: 12,5 € one way, Return ticket: 22 €
- 35 mn drive from Grenoble town center
By train
- High Speed Train (TGV) from Paris Gare de Lyon to Grenoble in 3 hours - 7 trains every day
- Low Speed Train (TER) from Lyon St Exupéry airport to Grenoble in 1.30 hours - 4 trains every day
Grenoble train station Tel. +33 (0)8 92 35 35 35
Booking: www.sncf.fr [14]
By car
From Paris Airport (Charles de Gaulle) Follow direction Lyon then Grenoble, approximatively 600 kms.
VIP Transports - Limousine Service (1 up to 15 persons)
Information & Reservation [15]
Contact: VIP Limousine
Email: contact 
vip-limousine [dot] fr
Tel: +33 6 71 90 96 38
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From Geneva on A41 motorway. When arriving near Grenoble, take the half-ring road "Rocade Sud" towards Lyon. Exit at Alpexpo (Exit n°6) and follow signs to Alpexpo.
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From Lyon Airport, take A48 motorway, towards Grenoble. Once in the Grenoble area, after the motorway payment station, take the half-ring road direction Chambery, and Exit at Alpexpo Exit. Follow signs to Alpexpo.
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To get more details about directions, please also visit www.mappy.fr [19]