But you may need to take a taxi at some point if you are worried about missing your flight. Great info for getting to and from the track! Do you have any update regarding transportation? and when you were at Monza Grand Prix was it possible to get a taxi to and from there? Hi Neil, optimistically a taxi shouldnt be too expensive from Monza station to the circuit, its only a few km. And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. Thanks again Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you . Facilities should be ok but dont expect luxury. Do you know which drop-off point (accessible on that day) would be best to be as close as possible to gate A? please some advice for beginners. Check the circuit map with the Black shuttle drop off point. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi and is there a certain place they collect from? Search on Google Maps for details. Best gate for grandstand 21A would be Gate G see the map here. Hi Despina, I will be updating this page very soon! Amazing website, F1 should start sending a link with race tickets. It was a very good option, considering I had tickets on Parabolica. I have tickets in 6B and wondered if Monza station/shuttle bus or Biassono-Lesmo would be best on Saturday and Sunday? We have paddock club passes and dont want to get all sweaty getting to track. Youll have to do with walking around the beautiful Monza park before this! On Saturday we would prefer to take train to the circuit. Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. This has to be the worst, notwhithstanding the race. See the article above Vivi, theres a section about the best taxi app and a link to the map where the taxis will be waiting near the circuit. In short, I do think its worth the money for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a Grand Prix. Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? We explored more. My seats are in 8A. Have a great weekend! What is the best way to go to the circuit? Will we get off at the end of the black line and then walk? After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. What time does the Paddock club party start and finish on Fridays please and would taxis/trains be available afterwards to Milan? Appreciate your reply :). Hello. 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. Myself and my son are attending Monza this weekend. This service also stops at Monza, and someone coming from further afield (like Como) could catch it there too. Easier access as well, and you have a nice place close by to go for food and drinks (Ostello Costa Alta, check it out). Ill be driving to Monza from Milan for the first time this year. We went to Monza last weekend for the first time ever. Check the circuit map closely on this page, you can see the route for the Black shuttle. Is the bus stop right at the train station.. Is this the best route for us. How long does it take to walk from Monza train station to the circuit ? thanks Jo. The most important one is in Vedano al Lambro, and the other one is in Biassono. Any advice on how to get there? Hi, i will arrive at the Milan AirPort (MPX) at 09:45. Does anyone know if the race day train service stops at Sesto San Giovanni station en route from Milan Centrale? 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. 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) It certainly paid to not choose the obvious route if arriving by car. Thanks! Thank you! Sign me off as the Happy Yank coming across the pond soon. A lot has changed on the circuit in the meantime, of course, but one thing has definitely stuck : Monza is all about speed. This is a really useful website very informative! Also, are the car parks under surveillance? Your flight is a bit too early on Sunday night, but I guess you know that already. I found they were much of a muchness from both options. Apparently you can prebook them on line but I cant find a website for this. Is there any place with a view of the 2 Variante chicane with a GA ticket? Thanks mate Hi Amanda & Andy, Im not sure there is an easier way to pre-book parking tickets. or do you suggest another entrance :). As for the bus, I think you will be fine. Any advice much appreciated. However, once in the grandstand they will sell you a bottle of drink with a lid for a small fortune. Different companies operate different sections of motorway, so sometimes you pay a set fee for a particular section, other times a rate per km. The journey from Como to Monza by Train is 29 km and takes 51 min. 2)I was gonna pre book return train tickets from Milan. There was a big crowd waiting but there were plenty of buses running and the queues went down very quickly. If you need any info on either the city or the trains just let me know. Which entrance should we go to? 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. Also probably yes. 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. Also, just looking on an EU train booking app it says the trains are all sold out for the GP weekend. Thanks! Thank you very much for your dedication Andrew! Im considering buying tickets for 6B or 8A for Fri-Sun. The trip only takes around 20-30 minutes and trains run fairly frequently, at least every 15 minutes. My first Monza race this week! THANK YOU! For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Earliest flight around 9pm would be better. We have seats on Tribuna 1 Centrale and are arriving by car. Unless you have a deep pocket!!! Heading to the fanzone which was a large empty tent, food places etc all insane on queue lengths Hi Lieve, I wouldnt hire a car to get to the circuit on Saturday/Sunday. 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? Our tickets are for section 6A. What is the best way to travel by train ? I want to camp is it better to try and camp in Milan rather than further out? Hi Andrew, great website with lots of fab info! Como-Monza are mainly regional trains, so w/o the fixed time for the ticket. I am staying in Milano, close to station Certosa. Which parking spot is the best for our car? Could you please advise of the best way to get to the race? Im heading into Monza for race day. Thats good news for people near that section of the track, or that dont want to walk from Monza or take the shuttle buses. Sorry, I dont know for sure. So, you have to take the z221 bus. 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. I have a plane to catch on the evening so I hope to get a taxi from the track to the airport. You dont want to be lining up for tickets at peak times if you can avoid it. Mobile tickets on your phone should be fine, but its always a good idea to have a printout as well, just in case. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? Hi Walter, sorry but I have too many questions about getting to the track. Yes of course you can walk, it should take around 45 minutes to an hour. Hi Andrew! Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! On Friday I arrived at around 9am at Porta Garibaldi train station, and the planned strike started right on time. it will be quite difficult, and please note that the taxi drivers are refusing the clients (incredible!) Do you have any suggestions for private transport? Went to get water. Firstly a thanks as this page has been extremely useful! 2) With local roads closed is there sufficient signage and guidance to find your way or does it need extensive planning? And how to we cross to the inside of the track? The park is huge and has lots to see and do, so use that time to walk around and experience the atmosphere. Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. I dont have specific recommendations. Join our Facebook Group for fans attending the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Just to say the two links, http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Im planning for 2022. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Maybe see you at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival this December! Or will it be for campers only? Thanks for the write up Mel and Richard! I dont recommend booking flights so early after the grand prix, but you still should be fine. I think 9pm is too early for a flight from Bergamo. Id be inclined to find a secure park in Milan for your car and belongings for race day, then take the train to and from Monza. 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. Please help me plan how to come the closest possible to our seats, I would really appreciate. You can join our group for fans going to the race, I know there have been some discussions about taking the train from Lake Como to Monza. Thanks and sorry for the slow reply! Id consider driving to Milan, finding some suitable/safe parking and then taking the train or the bus to the circuit. 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. Is it actually possible to walk to circuit from Monza train station? Sadly, I dont think we can necessarily expect an improved organization this year, because Italy:) Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. 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! If you dont hang around too long after the race, it may be quicker to get back into the city, then you will have no problems with traffic (in theory). This is so helpful, thank you. We are staying in Como for the 2018 Monza GP and will be travelling down by train each day. }); The timetable is available on the website, journey duration for outward journey 23 minutes, trains leaving every half an hour from 7.30am until 1pm. From there, we walked the infields along the Serraglio straight and finally made the infield cross over. It helped us really this weekend when we visited Monza this weekend. Are there any shops in monza for shopping? Im staying near Garibaldi station in Milan, and my seat ticket is 6b. Thanks! Do you think it will be practical to visit both? We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. Just confirming what Andrew has said. Hi Jerry, best idea is to take the train to Monza train station, then the Black shuttle bus and walk. You can either buy online in advance or on the day. Hi Andrew, You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. Hi Diane, are you going the whole weekend? (Brown area, but very busy during this last years). official spaces for motorcycles are not available as far as I know, but you can pay for parking to be safe (many spots available), or just park it as close as you can arrive to your entrance, maybe better in a visible area to avoid unexpected findings at the evening (during the gp theft are higher in some areas). It is my guess that Ferrari have the best opportunity since Alonso in 2010 to have two cars on the podium, even a 1-2. Monza train station is served by suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11. I was looking at buying a weekly pass for the train so we can get around Milan as well but it appears you need some sort of card to load it on to, which is not available for tourist. Hiring a car is a great way to see Italy, especially if youve got some extra time to explore. and make sure you organize in advance to get picked up at the track at the end of the day. What time do you think we should leave from the main station? Depends on what time your flight is. In my opinion, the longer train journey (and 0.40 difference in fare) is quickly compensated by avoiding the crowd taking shuttle buses at Monza (and bad traffic), and the twenty minute walk to the main gate. Hi Becca, I have to be honest and say I really dont have good knowledge of the parking situation at Monza. What time is your flight after the race? I know they didnt in 2021 and have been waiting for a thumbs up . Cz Wojciech, yes theres been some horror stories around the fan experience at the last few races at Monza. Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit for the race (14:00). Coming from 8B. Its really a bit too early. The line was so long on the road along the track (Via Parco), that by the time I had reached the beginning of the line, it was 8.30am, on the area above curva grande. . If you are planning on taking M1 metro from Milan( less transfer and faster) to sesto station then transfer z221 bus to the tracks. What fantastic useful information Andrew thanks mate! I will update this page very soon with 2017 info! Do not park you car in unauthorized spots, as the police is raising tickets very easily during the GP! Please note that express trains (which only take 23 minutes) only run on race day. thanks in advance, Karen. You can insert via DellOlmo Biassono i.e. Thanks. Required fields are marked *. 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. Alternatively, you could get one of the paid local buses (nr 221) from Monza railway station to get you a little closer to the track and save your legs. You can take the train from Monza Centrale to Monza station, followed by the Black Shuttle bus. Im going with Trenitalia train from Milano Centrale and i already bought those tickets. We have general admissions tickets and are hoping to get seats near the inside of parabolica. Once you have arrived, seven gates (Ingresso A-G) provide access for fans to the circuit. When you arrive at Monza train station, Black shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit for 6 return per day. Next time I would do exactly the same but stay at the circuit a bit longer. I think it runs till about 7pm. Please give me some advice. Otherwise, I would recommend calling an Uber or taxi to take you back to your hotel. Thank You. If we get the Milan travel card can we use it all weekend to get to and from the circuit? What a great website for info! Many thanks, Martin. Otherwise it will be a very long walk and you are better off taking a train to Monza station, followed by the Black Shuttle bus. A few comments. So 30 minutes total not including any wait time to get on the black shuttle. To enter the Autodromo Nazionale Monza you need four documents. Remember also that some roads are closed, so you cant always trust your GPS. There is no information on the official website yet. Autodromo Nazionale Monza is placed within Monza Park which belongs to the cities of Monza and Milan. Hi, I will go for first time to an Grand Prix this year at Monza. My friend and I are coming from Bergamo and have tickets to 8A. Hi Andrew, We walked past the parking lots that were no traffic and plenty of spots. Another option would be a taxi to the north of Milan, to Sesto San Giovanni, followed by the 221 bus to Monza. The metro has four underground lines and trains run from 6am to midnight. These are confirmed for 2022, check this link on the Monza website. So, maybe is better to take the other trains heading to Monza. http://monzanet.s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/2015/08/28083909/Mappe-GPf1-4-1.pdf. Im travelling from Milano Centrale by train to Monza next week. My friend and I will visit Milan for the very first time next weekend. Im not sure how we would arrange a spot to get picked up after the race either. Because in monzanet they claim that there isnt any free train on Sunday, neither the shuttle buses from monza station are free but they need 5 euro for a two-way trip. Italy has a good motorway network, but the tolls can get quite expensive. I think you can take the risk of driving and parking, but its always a good idea to try to avoid peak times arriving and leaving. After the race, I joined the track invasion from parabolica, and walked on the track through the main straight until the Lesmo exit again. Any advice ? So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. Better to take the train. My group is going to Monza this year we are staying in Milan and sitting in 6b. Take the train to Monza station, followed by the Black shuttle bus. Andrew, top site! Hi Martin, happy to help. 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. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. The circuit port area is just a few minutes' walk away from the station. Hey, great guide! Then went to the inside of the track. Hi! 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. The buses cost 4 euro for a return ticket and . On this page it says if you take the black shuttles you get dropped off about a 20 min walk to the entrance near the Parabolica. You can buy a 10 return ticket for travel from any station in Milan to Monza Station on race weekend that also includes a return ticket for the Black Shuttle. Can you tell how long time it takes to go to Monza racetrack by car? Yes you can buy open return tickets. I am not sure why did I have to spent the money for the torture. Do you think Monza train station is the best way to travel to for us? History [ edit] The station was officially opened on 17 August 1840, as the terminus of the Milan-Monza railway, which was the first railway built in Lombardy and the second in Italy, after the Naples-Portici railway. A group of 4 of us are attending Monza this year we have booked our rental motorhome into the Autodromo itself and have tickets in grandstand 8b row L. There is always a down side and that was queuing to get in on race day. Better to take the train to Monza station, then bus/shuttle. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. This is the entrance closest to the outside of the Parabolica corner. and I dont have specific recommendations for private transfers, but if you do select a good company Im sure they will have a plan for getting picked up after the race. On the map it looks like entrance a or b is best. Hi Jacky, Ive checked that Trenord offer from the Monzanet website, but it seems rather user UN-friendly. The tolls themselves can take a bit of getting used to; remember to take the white lane/s to pay with cash or a credit card. I think train back to the center of Milan, followed by Uber to the airport would be the best. It is possible to travel from Como to Monza by Train for as little as $ 3.80 or as much as $ 16.73. Como is very nice! Hi Toni, I dont think you can buy shuttle bus tickets online, or even at the station the day before. Thanks so much! Hi Marie, you should receive some info from F1 about the location of the ticket office at Monza, but it should be somewhere near the Main Entrance gate (Ingresso A on this map). 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. Just make sure you buy return tickets so you dont have to queue up at Monza train station. It is an amazing atmosphere, people from all over the world enjoying themselves. Many thanks! From the Monza station you can take the Black shuttle bus. Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. Many thanks for your help. Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. Monza railway station is located on Via Enrico Arosio, at the southern edge of the city centre. We have tickets in 6C. Local buses also go past Monza park. if the destination doesnt fit their needsOr very often they are raising the fees (x1.5 / x2 times the normal fare). Hi there, this is guide is really helpful and really easy to understand. Im coming from Bergamo As for other tips, I recommend you visit Ostello Costa Alta, which is really close to your grandstand. Regular train services connect Monza to the centre of Milan, as well as nearby cities like Bergamo. Like many staying in Bergamo and whilst the Monza / Station Shuttle seems to be popular looking at getting off the train at Arcore Station and then walking (maybe Taxi) to Gate F (next to San Giorgio I believe). Four of us are off to Milan for the first time on 1st September, staying at LaGare Hotel, close to Stazione Centrale. Second, it will be a long walk from the stop to your seats (at least 30-40 mins I think). staying at Hotel degli Arcimboldi , have general admission tickets for all weekend, thank for any tips. The promoter responded on Twitter to say this issue was due to a big reseller in the UK, who apparently decided not to proceed with buying allocated tickets. Id consider taking the train to Biassono-Lesmo and then watching around the Lesmo corners. Before arriving Hi, we are driving around Italy and are staying nearby for the F1 in September and just booked tickets. We stay in Mercallo in Varese . HI, can anyone provide any information about camping near track? Can you pre book the black line shuttle bus or do you just purchase those on the spot? If this is the case does anyone know where this is likely to be? 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. Thank you. Also would a taxi be extortionate given its race day too. Monza Circuit was built in 1922, in only 110 days, both for competitions and for motor (auto & motor cycle . This was already worth the effort. Takes 8 mins. 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. Thanks! Were going to the circuit on Saturday and Sunday and any specific advice about access to the circuit would be welcome. You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). We are coming to Monza for the first time and mixing with a holiday at Como. Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. Hi George, for 6B, it will be better to take the train to Monza followed by the shuttle bus to the circuit (assume the shuttles will be operational again this year). What way would you recommend to get to the track? Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie 1.28 km. Does anyone have the correct website to buy prepaid parking? 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. we are 6 guys attending the race..:) we will arrive in Maipensa and departure from Bergamno. I am really grateful for any help. This will be the first time we will go to Milan and to f1. 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. The amount of English spoken made me feel like I was more in New York than Milan. Then you have to walk into the park for Parabolica (easy to find). On Thursday the black line shuttle is not available. I noticed that on Thursday in addition to the pit walk session in monza there is a parade later in Milano. My first trip to Monza was on this season, and information I found on this site was very helpful. Buy them at the station. Ive never driven from the UK, but have driven in this part of Europe, theres always something to see. I would ask your hotel if you are staying in one. I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. Thank you thats a great help, I really appreciate it. Good evening. If I would take a cab, do you think I would be able to make it there? We tickets in Tribuna Centrale Fila M Posto 84 for Sunday only. What time is the last Train to F1-circuit monza in Monza? I have been reading the combinations to access the Monza circuit but I would like to ask you because some things are not clear to me. Hi Andrew Having read the above I decided to purchase the 10 train and black shuttle bus tickets for Saturday and Sunday. I was thinking it would need to be train and bus. We have tickets for 4 Laterale Sinistra (and really hope to have made good decision). the online check in receipt with the QR code; Its an online check in procedure that you need to complete before attending this weekend. 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. Click here for more info on wheelchair/disabled access at Monza. Okay, we will take the train! I am going on Sunday, General admission and was wondering the nearest official car park to the entrance. Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? We are staying in Osio Sotto for the raceweekend. Will we have a lot of trouble getting a shuttle and train right after the race and podium celebrations? I want to be right on the finish line to be able to go onto the track first for the celebration! 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. My doubt is to stay in Milan or Bergamo/Verona. This is an estimate, I cant remember exactly, but its some distance. I can highly recommend it! Its not hard to get to Milan for the Italian Grand Prix; the city is well connected by air, road and rail with the rest of Europe and beyond. Option 1) take the train from Bergamo to Monza station ore 2)take the train from Bergamo to Biassono-Lesmo Parco. Three family members attending this weekend, one has to get to Orio del Serio for a flight within a couple of hours of the race finishing. The main one is the yellow line on the map on this page (near Grandstands 24 and 26C), Hi, we have tickets at Alta Velocita 6c, which is the best Gate for us? Being there early, I thought the line to go through security would be similar, if not smaller, than on Saturday. Hi, It will be chaos and you are liable to be stuck for hours, especially getting out. .? Purchase official tickets for Monza Circuit Experience show in MONZA E DELLA BRIANZA at 23/03/2023 9:00 AM on TicketOne.it We got sold the special tickets and was told that it stopped there on the way. and I havent even started on the nonsensical security arrangements at Lesmo. That all said I was looking at tickets in 24 I wanted to find out from you if you have any advice on The best service to use (cost not important) to lesson the walk ? Is there any chance the train/shuttle service from Milan to Monza will still be running on the Friday? Massive, but generally moving queues. Estimated driving times to Imola from major regional cities: Bologna: 40 minutes (40km) You have to buy tickets, I think they are about 4-5 EUR return. 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? Hi Sue, I think the only time you can walk around the circuit itself is after the race finishes on Sunday. If we take Biassono-Lesmo station will we be fine? Ascari or Seconde Variante. Same as rest of Italian public system as well. It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. Hi Ellen, 8b is a good grandstand choice! You could always just take your luck on the weekend itself. Let me know if you know anything about it. Yes, I think you can. Most of foreign visitors get fined 36.50 euro per person when using metro pass including myself and a friend because this stop is outside of Milan metro system. We dont always stay to the end of a GP because of the hoards of crowds but do think Monza will be special at the end. Thanks for your help. Probably yes. You dont need to arrive that early on Friday and Saturday, as there is less people on these days (say 9-10am?).