Also, just looking on an EU train booking app it says the trains are all sold out for the GP weekend. Which parking spot is the best for our car? Im on stand number 4. Second best option is to take the train, but that will take close to 2 hours. We looked into options of renting bicycles at a place to the South of the park (Cascina Bastia) close to a parking garage to save time at the end of the day with little time to make it to Linate for our 19:15 flight. Staying in Milano and we have a rental car. Good luck with the drive and have a great weekend in Monza. I m looking tickets to 2018 race from 8b or 6a grandstand. Hi Michal, Id go for 8A. This is so helpful, thank you. Never saw a traffic jam on all three days. Click Here for detailed information on arriving and departing Milan, including how to get from Milans three airports (Malpensa, Linata, Orio al Serio) to the city center. Dont forget to validate your train ticket when you get on, otherwise you will be liable for a small fine. Having a back up plan is a good idea! I know the track is open for bikes on mon and wed butI am talking about race day. Wonder if by any chance you could provide us with a hint (because I have no idea whatsoever) if having tickets for Tribuna Seconda Variante (9) we can try to use the gates at Lesmo / Biassono or otherwise are there gates to avoid? The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. Hi there! I have tickets for 6B and want to be there early to see all other races as well. The Biassono Lesmo station is also an option on Friday and Saturday, but on those days you have to go from Porta Garibaldi and not Milano Centrale, Hi where would you recommend to stand for general admission. Use Gate (Ingresso) A to enter the circuit; thats the main one. We rented a car and drove to the circuit arriving about 10.30am each day which I would have thought would be a busy time. I recommend train rather than taxi or driving yourself. Cheers, Andy. It was very easy, almost follow a straight line, with walk on pavement or cycle/pedestrian path, except a small portion on a one way road at the beginning, but which didnt feel unsafe. I found the Italians were nothing but wonderful friendly people. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Hi Great info. On the monza.it website it has a online check-in part which when you click on it doesnt bring anything up. Best gate for grandstand 21A would be Gate G see the map here. Hi, i will arrive at the Milan AirPort (MPX) at 09:45. With all your knowledge and experience, do you think we will be able to make our flight at Milan Malpensa at 20h40, given the busy roads around the track? Hi! I suggest checking the link and the map which are listed in this post, or leaving your car and getting to the track via train better option really than being stuck in traffic! Hello, I will visit monza for the 2017 Grand Prix and I would like to ask if the transport info are still valid. You better finish reading my post. Alternatively you could come more Westerly via Paris and Geneva. I was there too and the bag checks and mud were not great this year, but I still love this circuit! Were in stand 6c we plan to get the train to Monsa station then the 221 bus to via Santa Maria del selve .. Then enter at gate B . Best Regards Johan. Thank for all the info on this site. What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? Hello. Ill be driving to Monza from Milan for the first time this year. and I havent even started on the nonsensical security arrangements at Lesmo. Hi Martin, happy to help. Even on the metro when we had the wrong tickets, he totally helped us along. Were in 6B and like to be early to see all other races as well. Thank you very much. :) I am going to Monza this year and was wondering what would be the best time to get to the circuit, to avoid the long queues and so on. I noticed some people following the same path, and at the station you could see F1 fans filling the platform in reasonable numbers, no crowd control necessary, and everyone was able to get a seat on that long double decker train. The Z221 bus is another option as it gets you closer to entrance gates, but I think youd need to take it from the start in Sesto San Giovanni, as I think it will be full by the time it gets to Monza. Hello, the train to Monza station, followed by the Black Shuttle is the most popular way of getting to the track but not the only way. My friend and I are coming from Bergamo and have tickets to 8A. If you have hired a car, make sure youve purchased the most comprehensive insurance. Same thing happened with the Emilia Romagna race this year, and it turned out fine. We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. On the race day, there is a free train from Milan Central Train Station, but is very crowded. Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! I think it runs till about 7pm. I was thinking we would just take the train and the shuttles like you suggested. First we were thinking about hire a car do you think its better to travel from milan central to monza central and take the shuttle bus or would you go for a car/recommend another trainstation? Monza Train Station is a popular GoOpti bus station in Monza. How much can i trust google maps for getting around from Milano to Monza? Then 15 minute wait for the bus to the super crowded train station. Despite this we had an amazing day, the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. thanks for the info Jerome, I will update the post soon. You have to validate the tickets on the yellow boxes on the platform. Where is the best parking area as close as possible as my wife cannot walk long distances easily. Honestly, I think its a bit optimistic. Its probably a 20 minute walk after you get off the shuttle. On the map I think parking om P15 is the best option? For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? I looked at maps on my phone, and noticed that there is Arcore train station less than 3 kms from the Lesmo exit. I actually rented a bike inside the circuit a few years ago (from Hostel Costa Alta, near the first turn). Check the circuit map closely on this page, you can see the route for the Black shuttle. Hi! Many thanks for your help. Thanks so much! 8 EUROS FOR A 400ml HEINEKEN THAT ISNT EVEN POURED PROPERLY!!!!! We are staying in Como for the 2018 Monza GP and will be travelling down by train each day. What a great website for info! Any tips for us for easiest way to get to monza on sunday(we have tickets for all 3 days but we will spend some time in Milano) and which gate is closest to our seats? I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? It was a very good option, considering I had tickets on Parabolica. Right now we are thinking of arriving at the circuit on Sunday by train and shuttle, and leaving the circuit in the same way. Thanks and sorry for the slow reply! Please note that the buses will be very busy during saturday and sunday (some rain probably also expected), so you have to move in advance. You are only allowed to take small plastic bottles of drink in, but the lid will be taken away from you. Heres the directions from Googlemaps. How long do we need to walk to our seats if we do that? This is the entrance closest to the outside of the Parabolica corner. Nothing else is scheduled for Thursday, sorry. Very useful and helpful information provided here. We are staying in Pero just outside of Milano and have tickets for grandstand 10(seconda variante). helps you find the best way to get to F1-circuit monza with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station. Is it better to get the traintickets in advance or just buy them at the trainstation? Having read the above I decided to purchase the 10 train and black shuttle bus tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Will I be able to get back to Venice after the race? Will look at taxis as well to help with this, but is this a bad/expensive idea on race-day (because of heavy traffic, etc)? You can buy tickets for both train and shuttle cost is 10 EUR per day return. I cant comment on the price of trains. There were very few police and stewards marshalling the queue at points where it was easy to slip in so we queued for 40 minutes to get into the circuit and go through security. The Black line runs from the Monza railway station to the circuit, the Blue line serves carparks to the north and east of the circuit, and the Purple line serves carparks to the south and east. Thanks mate On Saturday morning, I boarded the hourly train from Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo at 9.17am. One thing to note is that anyone wanting to go the other direction towards Lecco had a separate queue, and with 2 trains per hour, they were always able to get on the train easily and get a seat. The amount of English spoken made me feel like I was more in New York than Milan. The Z221 will also take you back to Monza station from the opposite side of the road you get off on. Royal Gardens 1.33 km. Hi! My first Monza race this week! (Maybe entrance D?) Many fans then got stranded for almost 2 hours, as the next (and last) train scheduled for 8.09pm was delayed almost 1 hour for technical reasons, and only left after 9pm, and arrived at Porta Garibaldi at 9.45pm. What is the best way to travel by train ? Hi there I have tickets for Monza this year but ideally need to get a 19:40 flight back from Linate airport afterwards. This is great :) Well be attending the Monza race and are sitting in GS 18. When I was on Monza in 2010, there was camping near Lesmo corner, but now there is no official map or information on official website about it. Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. Further which entrance is the best to enter? For all other tickets, Monza train station will be better. The city of Modena and the home of Ferrari at Maranello are also on the E45. Can GA ticket holders get in that way? Any advice ? Regular suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11 cover the trip from Milan to Monza in about 20 minutes and run at least every half an hour. Were heading to Monza this year and very excited. Looks like its just a translation glitch :), Thanks! Is it a recommended seat to take? Thank you very much in advance. This is some great information thank you so much! The best way to get to the circuit is to take the train. The event has been sanitized. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. Then you have to walk into the park for Parabolica (easy to find). I am thinking of going to the race, I would land at 12h30 at Linate and race starts at 15h00. So, be warned that although there may be 90000+ ticket holders inside the circuit, there will be several thousand OUTSIDE getting in at the end. Of course, this will be affected/determined by Ferrari Q performance on Saturday. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. I dont have specific recommendations. Im not sure about ATMs at the track: better to stock up on some cash before you arrive, but Im sure you can pay for merchandise with a card. Trains to Monza Station Trains depart from Milano Centrale, Milano Porto Garibaldi and Sesto San Giovanni train stations for Stazione di Monza on each day of the weekend. Hi! Id consider driving to the track on Friday and possibly Saturday, but Sunday could be problematic with much more traffic Id consider taking the train on race day. If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me or ask here. On the other hand going to the Biassono-Lesmo station someone commented it took them about 40 minutes total to get to the main area and there is no shuttle wait time for that option. You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. We are staying in Milan and want to get to the track as early as possible. Do we have to pre book online or do we buy them when we get there? Enjoy! Click here for more info on wheelchair/disabled access at Monza. Camping Autodromo is right inside the circuit if you want the full experience, but they could already be booked out. Milan is connected with many large cities in neighboring European countries including France, Spain, Austria and Germany. The best way to get to Monza on Grand Prix weekend is to take one of the regular trains from the large stations in central Milan to Monza railway station, then a shuttle bus to the circuit. Will you make it on time? Direct trains from Milano Greco Pirelli to Monza station. We will be taking the train from Milan. Hi Becca, I have to be honest and say I really dont have good knowledge of the parking situation at Monza. It was only a 4 carriage train. Saturday 7,00/20,00 As for local bus, just buy your ticket on board. Many thanks! Hi Andrew, We are sitting in GS 8 and planning on traveling from Milan by train. This will be our first time to Milan and the Grand Prix. You shouldnt even need to print them if you can scan the QR code on your phone, but having a printout is always a good idea. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. Is it possible to do a day trip from Milan to go to the ferrari museum? Hi! we have tickets on Tribuna *B, variante esternaB. The Italian train network is well developed and served by Le Frecce high-speed trains. If you do drive, you will probably not have a lot of choice in where you park, depending on how you arrive at the circuit. Otherwise you wont enjoy the end of the race (and podium celebrations) if you think you will miss your flight. Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. Also is it advisable to buy train tickets from the centre of Milan online before I go or to buy them once Im in Italy? Hi to both of you, Milans Central Train Station is a beautiful old building on the Piazza Duca dAosta. Is it worth driving to the track and parking or is there another option thats more efficient? and when you were at Monza Grand Prix was it possible to get a taxi to and from there? I cant imagine how long it would have taken people to go through security (maybe a couple of hours, unless they were really rushing bag checks), as I decided with most people to walk to the next entrance at the North Western end of the track which was nearby. Hi Andrew, what a great resource you have put together. But I would personally buy in advance, save you having to line up. Compare with a great and organized F1 race in Japan, this has to be to worst F1 experience. Wear comfortable shoes though, as its still a long walk. Driving is my only option but I would like to have the parking worked out before I come. You will have a walk of around 45 minutes from the end of the black shuttle line to your grandstand. Find station information, search timetables and book tickets to and from Monza. which is the best car park to book please? my opinion, Sunday. You can complete it here: https://gpf1.cvespa.it/. Wish we had done that for the race, we could have spent some time in Monza. The S8 is the last Train that goes to F1-circuit monza in Monza. We are considering staying in Varenna instead of Milan for the duration of the race. There is no information on the official website yet. Feel free to contact me for suggestions / help (a.ste@me.com), Great website really helpful. I am coming from an international flight at 10 am race day and i need to check in at hotel, will i still have time to reach the circuit? Indeed the special non stop train service between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs only on Sunday. Does the special train on race day stop at monza by any chance? The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? The trains run regularly and seem to be on time. Thank you. Thanks for the write up Mel and Richard! Youll be fine taking the train from Monza, then the Black Shuttle bus from Monza station to the track. Hi, Im looking to visit Monza for the GP this Sept. Im coming from Adelaide, Australia and am looking forward to going to Monza for tas they may not be the most expensivehe 1st time. There are 4 people travelling and we do have a car if thats a good option. Which train should we take and where to get out. Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? Can I get a train direct to Monza from Como without having to go into Milan? hi,not long now till race day.. we have general admission tickets, we are holidaying in stresa and getting the train down to Milan, from there we intend to get the train to the circuit, are we best to head for monza station and get the black schuttle bus or go to Biassono ? Thank you very much for your dedication Andrew! We are flying out of Malpensa the evening after the Grand Prix and want to know if it will be easier to take the train back to Como and then drive to the airport or to take the train from Monza to Milan and on to the Malpensa. Otherwise, you will be worried the whole day about missing your flight and wont enjoy the race! We took a illegal power bank in as the bag searches were very light, just a peek in. How often do the local 221 buses run on Sunday .. Would it be easy get a taxi to entrance B on race day.. My son is disabled but can walk , however very long walks are a problem do you know if the track would provide transport to our seats once were inside the track ?.. Learn more on Seat61 or book here. Just to say that weve been staying in Bergamo for the Italian GP for a few years now. There are 5 ways to get from Milano Centrale Station to Italian F1 Grand Prix, Monza by train, bus, taxi or car Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. How would you recommend getting to Grand Prix in Monza from Como. You can buy your ticket when you get on the shuttle and you will be given a coloured wristband to wear for your return journey. You could always just take your luck on the weekend itself. http://www.monzanet.it/get/3029/2239/mappa%20completa%20+%20legenda%20parcheggi%20+%20tribune%202014.pdf Headed to the race this weekend and this makes planning much easier. Hi, I will go for first time to an Grand Prix this year at Monza. They hire bikes that you can ride around inside the circuit, and also do food and drink. But you may need to take a taxi at some point if you are worried about missing your flight. great website and article. The best way to get to the circuit is by train, from both Milan and nearby cities such as Bergamo. I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. From there, we walked the infields along the Serraglio straight and finally made the infield cross over. They will wait, watch (through fences etc) and listen to the race. We are thinking of taking the train from the center and then the black line. I`ve never been to an F1 race before and would like to make the most of it even though sitting in the greens. Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. Theres a chance that services could be restricted between 9am and 5pm, so Id recommend aiming to get there before 9am and return after 5pm. Good luck and enjoy the atmosphere of Monza! Also what is the best website to buy tickets from, we are in Australia and thinking of parabolica stands? Do you think that the F1 Experience package is value for money or is it better to buy the central grandstand tickets instead? Yes, theres no shuttle on Thursday. It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. For the general admission, I was wondering how early is early, to get a good spot on one of these bends? And avoiding the Black shuttle on race day is probably going to save you time and hassle, as it will be very popular/crowded. Anyway at around 9.40am finally one train heading to Monza left the station. We travel by train on each of the days. Only the TiLo trains from Switzerland have fixed times. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. Thanks for the information, by the way, very helpful! Thanks so much Jerome, Ill be updating the post with this information! The 204 bus travels from Monza Corso Milano (near Monza Railway Station) and goes to Vedano al Lambro (the Vedano entrance gate) and the 221 bus goes from the same place to the Biassono entrance of the circuit. Graeme H, Hi Graeme, you will have an amazing time at Monza. Also probably yes. Try to ask when purchasing. Im coming on a motorbike to Monza. It is an amazing atmosphere, people from all over the world enjoying themselves. Okay, we will take the train! Dont forget that there are now some small grandstands (GF10-13) on the inside of Parabolica. do not work. Thank You. This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. It is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza. Hi, thanks so much for your effort. Just returned from Italy this week. Will you not enjoy the race because you are stressing about missing your flight? Do I just print the tickets with the QR code and scan them somewhere when boarding the train/bus, or do I need to collect actual tickets at the station? I dont think the circuit provides transport inside for disable fans, sorry. Thank you very much for the quick reply and again, for this site. Make sure you have guarded parking for your hire car, wherever you decide to stay. I can only say thank god I have a son who is an IT genius otherwise I would have been in deep do-do. Hi Vykye, I was lucky enough to take the F1 Experiences paddock tour at the recent Malaysia GP. My seats are in 8A. Hi Paul, its a really long walk from the Biassono entrance to 26c. I am planning on coming to the pit walk on thursday. Another option would be a taxi to the north of Milan, to Sesto San Giovanni, followed by the 221 bus to Monza. It really is better/easier to take the train or bus to get to the circuit. And yes, you purchase the Black line tickets at the station. Id still leave as soon as the races finishes however, and skip the podium ceremony. It seems they dont sell them yet, but I am not sure. Buy them at the station. Practically, you wont be able to go to both. On the first day I paid 20 euros to park the car in a grass field right by the entrance and I bought tickets for the following 2 days at the same daily price. So looking at the map can we drive to a car park on S.Maria area? Milan has an excellent public transport system. We only managed to get general admission tickets in the end, so where do you think is a good place to be based to 1) still see some good action but 2) be mindful of being able to get in and out of the track as seamlessly and possibly quickly as we can. It may be possible to take a taxi, but honestly it can be quicker to walk as well at peak times. Ask a fellow passenger or have Google Maps open on your smartphone. Also got seats on grandstand 6c. It still took 40 minutes to go through security, and I was able to reach my seat in seconda variante for the last laps of the F3 sprint race. Me and my friend have a flight at 20:35 from Bergamo airport and we have GA tickets. Me and my wife are going to Monza this year and were thinking of staying in lago de como during the 3 days of the race. This is an estimate, I cant remember exactly, but its some distance. We are flying into Linate on Friday and are departing Sunday 19:15. Andrew. Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. The drive is less than 30 minutes. If you mean your seats are in Grandstand 6, then its going to be approx 20 to the main gate (Gate A) and then another 20-30 mins to your seats. Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Also this website provides far better information than any of the staff at the track! You will still have to work, but thats the best option I think. There is also a special return ticket valid from all stations in Lombardy to Monza or Biassono-Lesmo for 13 euros per day (only worthy if travelling from quite far away, since standard return from Milan to Monza is only 4.8 euros). Races have been organised on this circuit since 1922. We followed the crowd, walked about 4 minutes to the Lesmo gate and the roar of the F2 V8s screaming by. But its always a good idea to get return tickets each morning, that way you wont have to queue up at Monza station with everyone else at the end of the day. Probably yes. Hi there, this is guide is really helpful and really easy to understand. Three shuttle bus lines service the circuit. Is this too early? . Sorry, I dont know for sure. Just a quick question about parking is it recommended that you buy parking tickets online for Monza or can you buy at the gate? It seems their english translation is a bit confusing, poor choice of words for the phrase This offer is valid until 9 and 10 september. 'sitekey': jQuery(el).attr('data-sitekey') What stop do you recommend I get off at? Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. Hi, this Destination Guide is fantastic! Thank you! Check the map here. So, you have to take the z221 bus. Autodromo Nazionale Monza is placed within Monza Park which belongs to the cities of Monza and Milan. Myself and my partner will be going to Monza for the first time this year, weve booked a rental car and were planning to drive to the track each day from the western side of Milan. I think we are going by train from Milano to Monza and take the black shuttle bus. Enjoy! Monza Circuit was built in 1922, in only 110 days, both for competitions and for motor (auto & motor cycle . I feel like I am missing something if it is always recommended to take the black shuttle if youre in the 6b grandstand. Can you pre book the black line shuttle bus or do you just purchase those on the spot? Also inside the Parabolica is good, with lots of small grandstand structures. and what can you take with you in your back, what is allowd on the circuit. What time is the pitlane walk open and close on Thursday? Also what time is best to park up on the morning of Race day? I have stumbles across this site a couple of weeks ago. Going to Monza this year. Otherwise Im sure its possible to find a well-rated shuttle service in Milan. Hope that helps! More advice in our Trackside guide. I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). Looks like Entrance E is the best Entrance to get by Car (walking from a parkingspot) but is it possible to get to Ascari (12) stand via Entrance E , is there a tunnel or bridge over the circuit for example? Many thanks. Queued again for drinks and then food. Different companies operate different sections of motorway, so sometimes you pay a set fee for a particular section, other times a rate per km. Hello, does anyone know if we are able to take bikes into the monza circuit on race day? I studied your Italian Guide so I was prepared for everything including the metro, trains and walk to circuit. Its nice to get around on the metro and trains and all, but you miss so much. You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. Wondering how to get to the circuit on Thursday? Thanks for the info in this site. Hi Paulina, I think you should explore the whole circuit :) Remember on Friday that you can sit in any grandstand you wish, apart from Centrale. Can you walk around the circuit on the Saturday, like you can at Silverstone? Do you have any suggestions for private transport? I just wish the train companies would put more trains on!! Up to you when you arrive, the earlier the better especially on Saturday and Sunday. But if you are planning on taking routes I suggest, then there is a catch, and you should READ! So its a bit chaotic when you get to the station. I can highly recommend it! The race itself takes place at Monza Park, around 16km (10 miles) north of Milans city center. I dont think the service offers wheelchair service or Golf carts (there are grandstands for disable people however), Be prepared that it is not the best organized Gand Prix. Dear Editor team, first of all, this is great page and only one with useful tips how to get to Monza. When I booked tickets there was no option for a child ticket, and now that it seems the whole event has sold out, I cant check any of the ticket websites. I crossed the road and entered the circuit at gate D. On leaving immediately after the race on Sunday about 15 minutes after the podium I didnt even have to queue to get out of the car park and drove the return same route and never stopped once.