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It's a flat circuit home to the annual F1 Italian Grand Prix and different other motorsport races, located in a beautiful park on the outskirts of Milan in Italy (15 minutes by train) in the small town of Monza. 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! Gate G is best for Parabolica, after you enter you can go on an overpass over the track to get to the inside of the corner. What will be the best parking spot to get to entrance E? Is the bus stop right at the train station.. Is this the best route for us. Sign me off as the Happy Yank coming across the pond soon. (Editor, thank you for this site and all your tips to get the best experience!). Monza is amazing and I am sure you will have a great weekend. If you need any info on either the city or the trains just let me know. Hi Andrew! Please use the website http://www.trenord.it to retrieve all the best solutions for your train (consider also Biassono or Lissone-Muggi train stations). Also, which grandstands on the main straight do you recommend? If you are parking near Biassono (to the west) then you need to walk to the circuit. Hi Martin, happy to help. Monza railway station is located on Via Enrico Arosio, at the southern edge of the city centre. 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. The pit wall was from 4-6 pm, but police started to asked people to leave around 5:30( I was standing in front of Ferrari team, Kimi Raikkonens pit). Do you think that the F1 Experience package is value for money or is it better to buy the central grandstand tickets instead? WHERE TO PARK During the ITALIAN GRAND PRIX it is not possible to access the racetrack with private cars and motorbikes . I thought this may be the case. This has to be the worst, notwhithstanding the race. Thank you. Click here to download the Monza map Gates A, G & F: on the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. Please give me some advice. I do think you can get in via Gate G. Most other gates should also be open to GA ticket holders. I have a plane to catch on the evening so I hope to get a taxi from the track to the airport. But I would personally buy in advance, save you having to line up. Thanks and sorry for the slow reply! I can suggest you via Montegrappa or via Grandi. Feel free to contact me to arrange a pick up if you need it, Im based right out from the main entrance (mail me to a.ste@me.com and Ill send you my mobile number if the suggestion is ok with Editor of f1destinations.com ). Do you have any update regarding transportation? Will we get off at the end of the black line and then walk? also going to the Grand Prix on Sunday. If I would take a cab, do you think I would be able to make it there? 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? The Biassono method is less popular and youll be doing more walking in the forest. Four of us are off to Milan for the first time on 1st September, staying at LaGare Hotel, close to Stazione Centrale. You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. From Monza train station, you can take a shuttle bus to the circuit. I want to be right on the finish line to be able to go onto the track first for the celebration! We have tickets for 8B first chicane. Staying in Milano and we have a rental car. With over 270 train and coach companies in and across 45 countries including Trenitalia and Italo, see where you can go from Monza with Trainline today. More info here. You should be able to see some of the action at the second chicane in GA, but it was a few years ago I was last there. Monaco Monte Carlo train station is located in the heart of Monaco, at Pont Sainte-Devote. Just a quick question about parking is it recommended that you buy parking tickets online for Monza or can you buy at the gate? But in general, if you are going on Friday or Saturday you can check the views. Thanks for such a great resource as this website ? With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! Cheers, very good site! The benefit of a taxi is that you can get dropped off closer to the circuit. about public transportation there is a new train-line connecting Saronno to Monza (Saronno Albairate). There are other collection points however, so check your booking. 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). For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Just to say the two links, http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en (Brown area, but very busy during this last years). 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. Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? We got tickets for Ascari 16 and we are coming from Milan Central. I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. It was packed, and even though the train stopped several minutes at every intermediate station, nobody was able to enter as the train was full. You can park in Vedano al Lambro, between via Montegrappa or via Grandi, there are some parks available (arrive early to avoid traffic and to find spots for the car). Then the token system, watering stations, queues.. Oof. And yes, on the train I think you need to validate, i.e. On Friday I arrived at around 9am at Porta Garibaldi train station, and the planned strike started right on time. It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. Unless you have a deep pocket!!! Royal Gardens 1.33 km. Question we are staying in Como and will take the train from there to get to the Grand Prix. Yes, I think you can. All the entrance will be with unofficial salesman; be aware that sometimes tickets are not real and valid, so you not be able to go inside the track. Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? it will be quite difficult, and please note that the taxi drivers are refusing the clients (incredible!) I will be coming from Venice by train. The Black and Blue shuttles operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the Purple shuttle only operates on Saturday and Sunday. I dspent a lot of time researching online, and tried it out today. Enjoy! Saturday 7,00/20,00 The paddock tour was incredible, we had a tour of the Renault garage, plus visits to Pirelli, the podium, cooldown room, media room, and also met the safety car driver. Thank you again for your help. You can also get a local bus, like the 221. Also what is the skybridge / walking situation for getting to the inside part of the track and back to the other side? 1) Saturday should be fine. But consider taking the train on race day, otherwise you will get stuck in traffic. It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. There was about 7 around the circuit according to the map. Hey, great guide! Is it possible to pre-book a taxi and is there a certain place they collect from? They cost 4 EUR return and its easiest to buy them when you are ready to take the shuttle. Not sure if it makes any difference on what station we can go too but we will be staying very close to Milan Central station. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don't need to be booked in advance. We stay at Novotel Milano Nord (Zone Ca Granda). We are staying in Milan and want to get to the track as early as possible. Download the new Monza 100 app, which has good maps of all the facilities at the circuit, including toilets. Can you tell how long time it takes to go to Monza racetrack by car? Buy them at the station. Thanks! 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. We have seen step ladders, cool boxes full of beer & wine, chairs, BBQs AND in 2013 AN ACTUAL SOFA being brought in AND 6 children sitting on the circuit wall at Curva Grande. Check the circuit map with the Black shuttle drop off point. Where to park the car? Im considering buying tickets for 6B or 8A for Fri-Sun. Theres bleachers around all over the track I liked the ones on the inside of Parabolica the most. The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? You better finish reading my post. Its more about the traffic leaving the area after the race that is unpredictable. Thank you thats a great help, I really appreciate it. You can also get to the circuit via the Z221 bus from Sesto San Giovanni train station in the north of Milan (next to. A taxi (or Uber) from central Milan should set you back around 40-60, but theres a chance you will get held up in traffic on the small local roads next to the circuit. Pitlane walk on Thursday should be open from 4-7pm, more in Trackside: https://f1destinations.com/trackside-italian-f1-grand-prix/ Also, if you are keen to get drivers autographs, the exit of the paddock is a good place to hang out, more info here: https://f1destinations.com/where-to-meet-f1-stars-monza-italian-grand-prix/ We will be taking the train from Milan to Monza, but Im unsure what is the best route. To arrive in 8A (prima variante) you can enter from Biassono or Costa Alta. This is a good option if you are sitting at on Seconda Variante (grandstands 9, 10) or Variante Ascari (grandstands 12-20), or planning to watch in the General Admission areas near Lesmo. Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around 2. The info on Shuttles / walking times was very informative. Practically, you wont be able to go to both. Otherwise, you will be worried the whole day about missing your flight and wont enjoy the race! The local traffic was very bad all weekend. You have a special train ticket you can buy for 13 EUR return more info here. 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 ? Getting off the train at Biassono now is a lesson in nonsense. :) We parked our bikes close to Ingresso C and after some queuing entered the circuit area. Hi Charlie, Bergamo is a great city in its own right, and a good base for the Italian GP. Sounds good! Must say this site is excellent so thank you for all your hard work. The main person we are taking is my friends Nona and she is not the strongest walker but is so excite to see Ferrari for the 1st time in her life. Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. Actually you can buy shuttle bus tickets in advance on the Trenord website, only if combined with a return train trip Milan to Monza, for 10 euros per day: Integrated return ticket valid on trains from all stations in Milan to Monza FS and on the bus/shuttle of the Black Line between Monza FS and the Monza Racetrack (Gate G Entrance) Thinking also Parabolica 21a. 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? Apparently you can prebook them on line but I cant find a website for this. I have been there in 2016, tried a few options, walk from Monza train station, take the shuttle bus from Monza train station (you still have some walking to do inside the national park), and took the train to Biassono, and the latter was my favourite, even to go to the first chicane grandstand. Required fields are marked *. Shuttle buses will usually operate from outside the station. Thank you very much for the quick reply and again, for this site. Right now we are thinking of arriving at the circuit on Sunday by train and shuttle, and leaving the circuit in the same way. I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. To get round this we removed the lids ourselves before security and put them in our pockets!! As for the bus, I think you will be fine. Monza is a city and comune on the River Lambro, a tributary of the Po in the Lombardy region of Italy, about 15 km north-northeast of Milan. Seems to be a train direct from Como then hoping for shuttle buses. Thank you. My friend wants to hire a driver to transport us from Milan to the track all 3 days of the race. 2) With local roads closed is there sufficient signage and guidance to find your way or does it need extensive planning? See you at the track! Monza train station is in Monza town centre, about 6.6 km from the track. Still not sure if we will wear our Red Bull apparel, the tifosi stories made us, ahem, uneasy. Also go here for drivers autographs! Then 15 minute wait for the bus to the super crowded train station. This is a really useful website very informative! We are staying in Limbiate Fiera. Can you recommend any car parks in particular that are best suited if I have General Admission tickets. What time is the last Train to F1-circuit monza in Monza? What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? Were ok to move about if you have a number of ideas. Weve got seats in Grandstand 21A (Parabolica) do you know where we can park and which is the best gate to enter by for this grandstand? Hi Mike, I found the Italians were nothing but wonderful friendly people. 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. Better alternative is Gibraldi station. Thanks. Does anyone know if the race day train service stops at Sesto San Giovanni station en route from Milan Centrale? If we have a voucher and need to pick up tickets, which Entrance do we need to go to on the map for this. We are staying near to Milan Centrale station and have tickets for Parabolica. Our tickets are for section 6A. Thanks for all the information. Id consider driving to Milan, finding some suitable/safe parking and then taking the train or the bus to the circuit. The circuit doesnt seem to have a person just an automated telephone. The Z221 will also take you back to Monza station from the opposite side of the road you get off on. Regarding going to Monza track on Thursday, I saw there is a bus Z221 from Monza station. Best to take the train to Monza station on Sunday, it will be less walking (if you take the Black shuttle) than Lesmo. Seemed like over 30 minute walk, more like 40 maybe. The Black Shuttle buses run on Friday (07:30-20:00), Saturday (07:00-20:00) and Sunday (06:30-20:00). Hi all struggling to find out how late the black shuttle buses back to Monza station run any ideas? You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. Also could I kindly ask you to comment whether there is anything to do on Thursday, like autograph session? I studied your Italian Guide so I was prepared for everything including the metro, trains and walk to circuit. Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. The outbound leaves Milan at 17 past the hour for a 32 minute journey, and the return towards Milan leaves Biassono-Lesmo at 9 past the hour. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. If you want to see the podium celebration after the race, you have to leave before the race is over and find a place where you can go on the track. Can you please advise best (and easiest) way to get there. i have a train from Genoa to Monza, how easy it it to get from Monza train station to the circuit? Great site, informative with great info and tips. Hi Omri, you can actually take the train from Lake Como to Monza. It really is better/easier to take the train or bus to get to the circuit. The S8 is the last Train that goes to F1-circuit monza in Monza. Then from Monza you can use the guideline here above. We are going to Monza, staying in Como near the San Giovanni train station. 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 are staying in Pero just outside of Milano and have tickets for grandstand 10(seconda variante). What a great website for info! You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. Would this make sense for track sections 21D or 8B? Hi Martin Id probably drive on Friday and maybe Saturday, then take the train on Sunday when theres more people/traffic. There is a second train station to the north of the circuit, that is operational on race weekend. I heard from Ted Kravitz on sky that some stand tickets have been revoked. Also got seats on grandstand 6c. Thanks Shaban, Im sorry but my knowledge of parking at Monza is very limited. Im coming from Adelaide, Australia and am looking forward to going to Monza for tas they may not be the most expensivehe 1st time. As always dont forget to validate before getting on the train or you risk getting a fine. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. First of all, overall experience was the worst by far. Im a bit confused about the black line shuttle bus. Thank you very much for all the great advice on your site! Hi Jerry, best idea is to take the train to Monza train station, then the Black shuttle bus and walk. You can insert via DellOlmo Biassono i.e. Hey, we are staying in Cornaredo. Headed to the race this weekend and this makes planning much easier. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. I have been carefully assessing the best way to get to the circuit as we will be based in the city life area of Milan. Will the shuttle buses be running from the stations in 2022? Do we have to pre book online or do we buy them when we get there? But if you put the relevant info into the Google Maps app on your smartphone, it should give you best routes and also timetables. You will be asked at the circuit entrances: a valid identity document; Thanks. There was a big crowd waiting but there were plenty of buses running and the queues went down very quickly. Hi, thanks for the quick reply. Thanks a lot Mirela, glad you enjoyed your experience at the Italian GP! What is the best way to get there from San Giovanni train station as Im trying to avoid the long walk from Monza train station to the track as I know shuttles wont be running on the thursday? Way too early for our flight at 19:15. 1st you offer a great service to people going to Monza. Well be travelling from the South / East of the circuit. And, is it true that you can sit on any grandstand you want on Friday? Hi, many thanks for the great tips. On saturday we missed a train and we had to wait fot 2 hours for the next one. Black shuttles are free or you have to buy tickets? Yes, theres no shuttle on Thursday. Id say the best thing would be to take the train back to Milan Central, then another train to Linate. Return tickets cost 4.80. 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. Different companies operate different sections of motorway, so sometimes you pay a set fee for a particular section, other times a rate per km. My brother and I are staying near the Centrale Statione in Milan, and I wondered what the best directions would be to the stand number 5 on the curcuit? http://www.monzanet.it/get/3029/2239/mappa%20completa%20+%20legenda%20parcheggi%20+%20tribune%202014.pdf Better to take the train. We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. Hi Toni, thanks! The journey from Como to Monza by Train is 29 km and takes 51 min. The majority of toll exits are automated, but an English option is available and its not too difficult to work out. I`ve never been to an F1 race before and would like to make the most of it even though sitting in the greens. Thank you for your good information. Hi, this Destination Guide is fantastic! And do you have any tips? The amount of English spoken made me feel like I was more in New York than Milan. Hi, I will go for first time to an Grand Prix this year at Monza. Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? Hi, Ive just been told by someone in another comment that the trains to Biassono-Lesmo are going to be running every day in 2022. and What do you think is the best route in? Will I be able to get back to Venice after the race? do i need to buy black shuttle tickets online or i can buy them at Monza Stazione or on Monza track on Thursday on a pit walk? Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. Thanks again How things have changed. Yes, you can use any entrance to get in. Im planning to go back this year, I love this place. Hi there, this is guide is really helpful and really easy to understand. Regular train services connect Monza to the centre of Milan, as well as nearby cities like Bergamo. Next time, Im renting a car. 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. You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. There is then a free shuttle bus service from Monza Station to the race track. It was a beautiful day, a good walk to burn off last nights dinner. 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. The park is huge and has lots to see and do, so use that time to walk around and experience the atmosphere. Lesmo station is really only good if you have tickets in the top part of the circuit, e.g. Yes, trains do stop at Sesto San Giovanni en route from Milan Centrale to Monza. does anyone have any recommendations on routs or places to stay along the way?? Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. What is the Best option departuring from the AirPort? Youll be fine taking the train from Monza, then the Black Shuttle bus from Monza station to the track. We are planing to be there early, do you think 9am is too late? . First time attending Monza. If anything I found Biassono slightly quicker. Thank You. Your email address will not be published. It really helps planning out a trip to the tracks! Monza train station is served by suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11. This time I arrived in Milan Porta Garibaldi just after 8pm, only because I missed the previous train by a few minutes, and had to wait half an hour for the next one. Hi Jess, quickest would be by car in around 1 hour, but I understand not everyone wants to hire one in an unfamiliar country! Its probably a 20 minute walk after you get off the shuttle. Taking the train to the circuit is a better idea. So far I find getting all infos complicated, italian websites and mobile apps do not seem to work in english. More info here. Hi Chris, take the train from Milan to Monza, as per instructions on this page. Where to buy tickets for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023, Formula 1 confirms total attendance of 5.7 million in 2022, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Travis Scott and Ahmed Saad to perform at 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Spanish Grand Prix layout changes among improvements for 2023. I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? Approximately 20-30 minute walk after getting off the bus to get to your seats at Parabolica, but the park is nice for walking! Buy a ticket from the driver, about 2 EUR I guess. I have tickets to the Ascari stand and was wondering if I can enter any of the entrances to get there? You need a train for either Monza station (followed by black shuttle) or Biassono-Lesmo (just a walk). What is your advice taking our flight into consideration? 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? Whilst express trains to Biassono-Lesmo only run on race day, regular trains do run hourly on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo on all days. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. Weve been looking on TrainLine? Thank for all the info on this site. Also, just looking on an EU train booking app it says the trains are all sold out for the GP weekend. Queued again for drinks and then food. Do you have any advice? or not?? On the monza.it website it has a online check-in part which when you click on it doesnt bring anything up. Will you not enjoy the race because you are stressing about missing your flight? We will arrive thursday and we want to go to the race on saturday and sunday. Thanks for always commenting and answering so many questions on this site! I have that pic on my 500PX account. Get a later flight or even better, fly out on Monday morning. Grandstand 6c is a good choice! any suggestions? Thank for all the info on this site. Hi to both of you, Hello! Thanks for all the info Ive followed your advise in buying tickets (6c) and very much looking forward to Monza 18! Get there early to reserve yourself a spot! Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. Were in the same boat. 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. Takes 8 mins. You wont be able to drive on roads close to the circuit itself on race weekend due to traffic restrictions, but there are plenty of parking areas dotted around Monza park. Im based in Vedano, very close to the main entrance of the circuit, contact me if you need support. I wouldnt be driving to Monza and trying to park on race day. Good luck with the drive and have a great weekend in Monza. Hi Claudia, I would buy the return tickets on the day. If you can then I think I will just buy at the station each morning. Thanks so much! staying at Hotel degli Arcimboldi , have general admission tickets for all weekend, thank for any tips. Looks like the same travel time for trains from Varenna Monza as Milan Monza is this something you think would work? I was checking the trenord website earlier, and it seems that its now possible to stop at Biassono-Lesmo station everyday unlike Sunday only in the past, for only 2.80 one way from Milano Porta Garibaldi. As for local bus, just buy your ticket on board. 1)How long after qualifying or the race do you recommend staying to avoid crowds? You could head to the Paddock entrance and try to get some driver autographs! Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I dont know where you are staying, so cant comment if train to Monza station is best for you. Which one I should buy? 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. Thanks! I dont recommend booking flights so early after the grand prix, but you still should be fine. Is it easy to get hold of a taxi around the ciruit? 1. 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. Once you have arrived, seven gates (Ingresso A-G) provide access for fans to the circuit. Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. Is that a good idea? Only the TiLo trains from Switzerland have fixed times. Just follow the crowds! Coming from Monza station, you could take the Black shuttle bus but this will involve a lot of walking still. Were going to the circuit on Saturday and Sunday and any specific advice about access to the circuit would be welcome. I understand you catch the train to Monza but which would be the best shuttle bus to get to that part of the circuit.Thanks for your help. Even google map wont give you the best routes! The train ride back was worse. Even on the metro when we had the wrong tickets, he totally helped us along. Good luck! 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. I wont be getting tix until a few days before. Check the map and buy parking tickets here. Im going to stay in Milano and excited to go on Thursday to Monza but the parade which starts at 18:30 and ends at 20:00 seems to be attractive as well Do not leave any items of value in your car when parking near Monza, as thieves do target vehicles on Grand Prix weekend. Better to book ticket now and get there earlier on race day! A heads up before the day would be really useful, many thanks, Hi Nick, I am 90% sure that the F1.com tickets booth will be at the main circuit entrance gate (Gate A), which is close to the exit of Parabolica. Of course, this will be affected/determined by Ferrari Q performance on Saturday.