First time attending Monza. You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. If we take Biassono-Lesmo station will we be fine? I have tickets to the Ascari stand and was wondering if I can enter any of the entrances to get there? Sorry but you need to read the post as its all spelled out there for you. Thanks a lot for your help! I have stumbles across this site a couple of weeks ago. It seems they dont sell them yet, but I am not sure. I think you have to be patient. Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. 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. Hi David, firstly the trains to Biassono Lesmo only run on race day. The tickets from Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi should actually include the shuttle bus tickets at the other end. Then went to the inside of the track. Thank you very much. Hello Dror. Im staying near Garibaldi station in Milan, and my seat ticket is 6b. Trains Como to Monza: Times, Prices and Tickets - Virail The historic Monza circuit has been home to the Italian Grand Prix in all but one Formula 1 season, with the dedicated tifosi always supplying an atmosphere to remember, whether a Ferrari driver wins or not. Is there any chance the train/shuttle service from Milan to Monza will still be running on the Friday? Otherwise you wont enjoy the end of the race (and podium celebrations) if you think you will miss your flight. Exciting seeing it all, but quite a trek. Despite this we had an amazing day, the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Reading above you seem to suggest just buying return tickets each morning is best, what I cant work out is can you buy an open return as online you have to select a return time and for obvious reason we wont know the exact time? Hello, does anyone know if we are able to take bikes into the monza circuit on race day? Hey, we are staying in Cornaredo. Do you know if, with reduced capacity for next weeks GP, shuttle buses from Monza train station will be running at the same times as mentioned above? You will have a walk of around 45 minutes from the end of the black shuttle line to your grandstand. great website and article. Wich parkinglot/entrance should we use, when we have seats at parabolica 23a? It will be chaos and you are liable to be stuck for hours, especially getting out. We are thinking of taking the train from the center and then the black line. helps you find the best way to get to F1-circuit monza with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station. However the regular hourly service on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs every day (even Sunday). More info here. There are buses from Sesto San Giovanni direct to Monza, and I think you can stay on after the bus stops at Monza station and get closer to the track, Great website, thank you. my suggestion is to use the car, you are very far from the circuit, and with bus/train can be a nightmare (3 different trains to change). Return tickets cost 4.80. Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. Queued for a drink oh you need tokens queued 25mins for tokens. I dspent a lot of time researching online, and tried it out today. Thank for all the info on this site. ticket. Monza Train Station: Monza bus station for GoOpti | Busbud Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. 1) in Biassono, if you arrive quite early you can find some spots and the entrance is Santa Maria delle Selve. Would you know what this is? Or will it be for campers only? Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. Which entrance should we use at the circuit ? Hi Harry, check the maps we just uploaded to this page. 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. What will be the best parking spot to get to entrance E? Hi Chris, take the train from Milan to Monza, as per instructions on this page. All the information you need is in the content. I would leave before 8am. Hello, your best bet on Thursday is to take the local bus (Z221) and stay on after Monza railway station. Can you be 100% sure you will get a cab from the circuit and would it be too early to book the flight at 21:00?. I have General Admission ticket for Saturday. Which parking spot is the best for our car? Driving is another option, though be aware that the local streets around Monza are closed to general traffic on race weekend, and youll be directed to one of the many car parks around the outside of Monza park. Takes 8 mins. A lot of info, Thanks. But not a lot of people do that. Hello Yes of course you can walk, it should take around 45 minutes to an hour. Graeme H, Hi Graeme, you will have an amazing time at Monza. The Italian train network is well developed and served by Le Frecce high-speed trains. Please note that you will have a lot of traffic, use the road passing through Desio in both cases, and avoid passing through Monza town! 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? If you mean right after the race, it will be difficult. But I would personally buy in advance, save you having to line up. Do you think that the F1 Experience package is value for money or is it better to buy the central grandstand tickets instead? We have tickets for 4 Laterale Sinistra (and really hope to have made good decision). The bus station address is Monza FS - Castello/Turati, 20900 Monza MB, Italy. Hi, we are traveling to Monza next weekend. Do you know where I can buy the ticket for it? Monza Train Station is a popular GoOpti bus station in Monza. My thoughts from reading the comments are to both arrive and depart the track via the Biassono-Lesmo station and walk from there to avoid the larger crush at the main station. We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. Sadly, I dont think we can necessarily expect an improved organization this year, because Italy:) Will travel by car from Bergamo, with ticket booked in 26C grandstand. Your flight is a bit too early on Sunday night, but I guess you know that already. That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. 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? Thankyou, Hi Trevor, it wont be running today, but you can take the 221 bus from outside Monza railway station. We have 3 days ticket to Paddock Club and trying to understand what is the best time to get to the circuit. Thanks Andrew. Thx. These are confirmed for 2022, check this link on the Monza website. Of course, this will be affected/determined by Ferrari Q performance on Saturday. It was around 1030/11 and getting warm. great website and article. I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. Is it better to get the traintickets in advance or just buy them at the trainstation? in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). The circuit is easily reachable by bus from the train station (in italin it's called FS on the maps). The best idea, in my opinion, would be to get a taxi to drop you off next to the front entrance (I think taxis can do this, but not 100% sure). I am really grateful for any help. The best way to get to the circuit is to take the train. Find station information, search timetables and book tickets to and from Monza. Id drive to the track, but maybe take the train on race day when the traffic will be much heavier. Here are some popular domestic routes with the approximate journey time via high-speed train: Rome-Milan (3 hours), Florence-Milan (2 hours) and Venice-Milan (2 hours 25 minutes). I will likely touch base with ?s very you again over the next several months. Looks like the same travel time for trains from Varenna Monza as Milan Monza is this something you think would work? grecaptcha.render(el, { 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! Hi Kaare, Google Maps says it will take around 40 mins on the motorway, but lets say around 1 hour. I was thinking it would need to be train and bus. 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? We will visit Monza and we have tickets for the 21c. So we walked from the main grandstand area to the black line, and it took forever. My friend and I have general admission tickets and on Sunday morning we are thinking of taking a taxi from Milan to get to the circuit. do not work. Monza train station is around 5km from the circuit entrance, but you can take the Black Shuttle bus service to get you closer to the circuit. Hope that helps! We are from Adelaide as well and after having been to every race in Adelaide & Melbourne, twice to Singapore and once to Brazil this is our first time to Monza. Firstly a thanks as this page has been extremely useful! We are sitting at 26C. I have tickets in grandstand 8A. 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. 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. Better to take the train. Yes, I think you can. Would never go back (unless maybe I had money (and I mean helicopter kinda money)) Our tickets are in GS 6b. (we have a rental car which we will park at one of the parking lots mentioned in your guide. I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. Id still leave as soon as the races finishes however, and skip the podium ceremony. Yes, you do have some solutions from Como to Monza, not all over the day direct trains but at least you dont have to arrive until Milan. Do you have any info about the access for wheelchair users? Sorry I really dont have much knowledge about carparks near Monza. Hi Trevor! Have a look at the Milan City Pass, mnore info below. Thanks mate Yes, Milan is closer and easier to get to the circuit than Bergamo. Sorry Gregory, I dont know how to get from Saronno to Monza, I suggest asking at your hotel for directions. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? You could head to the Paddock entrance and try to get some driver autographs! 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. I managed to get weekend tickets for myself and my wife, but well be bringing our 11 month old baby with us. It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. And we would definitely go again. It was the easiest car journey to any Grand Prix I have attended. Thanks Jan! Hi! Great website! I stay in Bergamo, does anyone know if there is a direct rail connection between Bergamo and Monza ? To Monza and shuttle bus, or too Biassano and walk to prima variante. It may be possible to take a taxi, but honestly it can be quicker to walk as well at peak times. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? It depends only how far are you based from the Saronno train station. Need To Know: 2022 Italian Grand Prix - F1Destinations.com We will arrive in Milan on Friday morning and say lets go to the museum. You can buy tickets for both train and shuttle cost is 10 EUR per day return. Im based in Vedano, very close to the main entrance of the circuit, contact me if you need support. However I was completely wrong, I think many people had arrived already by car. Try and get there earlier on Sunday though. Approximately 20-30 minute walk after getting off the bus to get to your seats at Parabolica, but the park is nice for walking! 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 . You better finish reading my post. We got tickets for Ascari 16 and we are coming from Milan Central. I dont yet know what time the gates open at Monza on race day, but 9am sounds like a good time to get there and try to find a good vantage point. Craig. 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. On Friday I arrived at around 9am at Porta Garibaldi train station, and the planned strike started right on time. We are staying in central Milan and have tickets in Alta Velocita C (6c). I have a few questions and was wondering if you could help. How to get to Monza for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix 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). Id say peak time for getting to the circuit on Sunday will be between 10am and midday, would recommend getting there before or after this if you want to avoid the worst of the crowds. Better alternative is Gibraldi station. The length of the circuit is about 5.8 km long and 53 laps are driven during the GP. You are very close to Monza, so you could also take a taxi if you are in a hurry. Well back at the apartment now in Milan and had some time to reflect on this weekend. Which entrance will we enter from? On the rest of the weekend, I took black-line shuttle bus was. Then its probably another 10min walk (im guessing) to grandstand 6b. Do you know which train/bus connection is best?? I cant believe its 2 weeks before the event and they havent been shipped, utter rubbish. Try and negotiate the far upfront; I dont imagine it should be more than 10 EUR. It stops nearby at 11:45 PM. I live in Vedano (one of the main entrance), and I know very well the surrondings of Monza GP (and how to avoid traffics and closed roads to move faster). Hi Great info. Lots of support races are happening on Sunday morning if you want to watch those. Milan to Italian F1 Grand Prix, Monza - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Hi Derek, thanks for the compliments! Do you know what approximate time the last black line shuttle is on Saturday? What is the Best option departuring from the AirPort? THANK YOU! Please read all the 8 parts of our guide and you will find lots of tips! Billets Monaco GP - VIP Hospitality 2023 | P1 Travel I Otherwise, you will be faced with a long way (at least 20-30 mins), even if you take the shuttle bus from the train station or parking. The grandfather is a huge fan of F1 and this was his birthday present. Hi! More info in Trackside. Do they have wheelchair service ? Thank for all the info on this site. 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? and Hi Renato, there is no direct connection. We are going to Monza for this years race, seats in Grandstand 21A. You dont want to be lining up for tickets at peak times if you can avoid it. Enjoy! We took a illegal power bank in as the bag searches were very light, just a peek in. We plan to get there early so hopefully we avoid the peak times. I m looking tickets to 2018 race from 8b or 6a grandstand. Im a bit confused about the black line shuttle bus. It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. 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 far I find getting all infos complicated, italian websites and mobile apps do not seem to work in english. Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. Afternoon, We are going to the Grand prix this year and staying near Malpensa Airport, what is the best way to get to and from the circuit? Can you please advise best (and easiest) way to get there. Watched the start of the F3 through a gap in the grandstands. I have a plane to catch on the evening so I hope to get a taxi from the track to the airport. Thanks, I am going to Monza for the first time.planning to travel by car from Como. Thanks for the write up Mel and Richard! Honestly, its been a while since I was in GA at Monza. On the monza.it website it has a online check-in part which when you click on it doesnt bring anything up. Maybe 50m past the start line (due to advertising / walls / fences) we couldnt see much as it started. Having a back up plan is a good idea! After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. Hi Andrew, This will be the first time we will go to Milan and to f1. Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. Is train to Monza Station the best option? Camping Autodromo is right inside the circuit if you want the full experience, but they could already be booked out. It looks like driving through some mountain passes in Switzerland is a popular choice for getting to Monza from the UK (read more here). You will see the Black shuttle drops you off around 15 minutes walk from Parabolica or Vedano entrances, either of these are good. Does anyone know if the race day train service stops at Sesto San Giovanni station en route from Milan Centrale? 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. This can have a knock on effect to the bus service/trains etc ex Monza on the Sunday. From there, we walked the infields along the Serraglio straight and finally made the infield cross over. Practically, you wont be able to go to both. Which is the best option in your opinion? Hi there, this year I will visit the formula 1 in Monza :-). I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). any suggestions? Further which entrance is the best to enter? Really useful information, thanks. You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. We have general admissions tickets and are hoping to get seats near the inside of parabolica. Good evening. By train. Is it a recommended seat to take? . Second, well be staying in Milan for the race this week and likely be heading to the circuit via a combo of train / bus / shuttle. Went to get water. Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! The circuit is quiet on most days, free to enter but the circuit itself will be closed unless you buy a tour or track experience. If its not when are you planing to update it? Hello, Best to go through Germany or Belgium as different planners suggest different routes. I forgot it! So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. Driving is also worth considering, but the local traffic can get pretty bad on race weekend. Question is, I know that the more expensive tickets are usually the most popular or best seats, but i am wondering from your opinion, which seating would give the best viewing of the track please ? They tell me that the tickets will not be sent to my home address in Melbourne before we leave to head to Italy (18 August).? Sounds good! Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. Traffic probably at its worst in Monza from 9-11am on race day. Hi Nathaniel, I recommend you wander the circuit to find the best areas on Saturday to decide on the spot you like best for the race. Only going on Sunday. Ive read through this page and a lot of the comments and was hoping you could clarify a transportation question. Hi! About one hour, its 4.5km. Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. Further advice about getting around in Milan can be found here, including the lowdown on taking taxis as well as information about the citys bike sharing scheme. Its on the inside of the circuit, so a little further from most gates. I can only say thank god I have a son who is an IT genius otherwise I would have been in deep do-do. Were in 6B and like to be early to see all other races as well. Everything you need to know about Monza circuit | P1 Travel What stop do you recommend I get off at? Hi, Does the special train on race day stop at monza by any chance? As a first time visitor, I cant help be sense Italy is struggling with its economy, so when you walk up from train platform, there are about 15-20 metro police waiting to check your to metro. There is a cafe, toilets, souvenir shop and a museum on Ayrton . I was aiming for a little road crossing the railway line at Biassono Lesmo railway station and Entrance D on the maps. 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? Very useful website, thanks! Many thanks, Martin. Compare with a great and organized F1 race in Japan, this has to be to worst F1 experience. Still not sure if we will wear our Red Bull apparel, the tifosi stories made us, ahem, uneasy. These are all good grandstands, but if I had to choose, I would take 8b. Hi, thanks for the useful information. Monza has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit, with 1980 being the only season that the track didn't appear on the schedule. Will we have to get 2 different buses, both called Z221? My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. Have seats in grandstand 8 and was thinking of driving or catching the bus from Lecco and then a train from Lecco go Monza. You can insert via DellOlmo Biassono i.e. Driving. Thanks, Charlie. My first Monza race this week! Whats the best way to get from Monza train station to the closest gate ( gate C I believe)? Good tip! Races have been organised on this circuit since 1922. Most carparks cost around 25 per day on race weekend and are serviced by shuttle buses which will take you to the circuit entrance. Very useful and helpful information provided here. Last time I went for the main straight bleachers, which are excellent value for money and great for the start/finish of the race and pits action, but unfortunately they are already sold out this year. In my case, was on the Parabolica curve. 'sitekey': jQuery(el).attr('data-sitekey') Also I have read about needing to validate train tickets by getting them stamped, do you know if thats the same with these? 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. Our tickets are for section 6A. Royal Gardens 1.33 km. Hi! Regarding going to Monza track on Thursday, I saw there is a bus Z221 from Monza station. More info on our Accommodation page for Italy. Also probably yes. Thanks! my opinion, Sunday. 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? Were in the same boat. Quick question, or more of a recommendation. I thought this may be the case. 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. Autodromo Nazionale Monza is placed within Monza Park which belongs to the cities of Monza and Milan. Race day, I wanted to try Monza station to z221 bus, but we voted to do the Biassono walk again, and good thing. Mobile tickets on your phone should be fine, but its always a good idea to have a printout as well, just in case. Maybe anyone has any information about it? Ordered our tickets way back and found out today that they wont ship in time, so we are stuck having to pick them up there. Hello. Hi Andrew, We have paddock club passes and dont want to get all sweaty getting to track. International high-speed (and night) trains generally need to be booked in advance and offer limited allocations for Eurail pass holders.