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. 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. Thank you very much for the article and tips! Both involve a lot of walking. Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. Taking the train to the circuit is a better idea. we have tickets on Tribuna *B, variante esternaB. Hi Renato, there is no direct connection. Hi Lieve, I wouldnt hire a car to get to the circuit on Saturday/Sunday. THANK YOU! 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. Way too early for our flight at 19:15. Como is very nice! Tickets cost as little as 3, and the train takes around 15 minutes. Hi, Hi Andrew thank you so much for this great website! Were staying in Varenna and only attending Sunday, so was curious if you had any specific advice for folks coming from that direction via train who are avoiding Milan altogether. Which transfer to take? 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). Hello, does anyone know if we are able to take bikes into the monza circuit on race day? The black shuttle drops you off at the eastern end of the circuit. 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. Best to take the train to Monza station on Sunday, it will be less walking (if you take the Black shuttle) than Lesmo. and Thanks. 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? 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. There is a second train station to the north of the circuit, that is operational on race weekend. 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? Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. Monza Circuit was built in 1922, in only 110 days, both for competitions and for motor (auto & motor cycle . If the race starts at 3:00 on Saturday, what time to you recommend we get to the circuit? Hi Despina, I will be updating this page very soon! Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. Have a great weekend! Not sure, but you should be fine. Its very helpful in planning out a trip to a F1 race! Are those metro/bus lines correct? This service also stops at Monza, and someone coming from further afield (like Como) could catch it there too. Up to you when you arrive, the earlier the better especially on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks Jan! ive just get tickets to 2020 GP, to general admission. We took a illegal power bank in as the bag searches were very light, just a peek in. Hi Amanda & Andy, Im not sure there is an easier way to pre-book parking tickets. Race day, I wanted to try Monza station to z221 bus, but we voted to do the Biassono walk again, and good thing. Ask a fellow passenger or have Google Maps open on your smartphone. Monza is best known for its Grand Prix motor racing circuit, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, which hosts the Formula One Italian Grand Prix with a ma . Hi, we are driving around Italy and are staying nearby for the F1 in September and just booked tickets. Up to you what time you arrive at the circuit. As always dont forget to validate before getting on the train or you risk getting a fine. What is the Best option departuring from the AirPort? Is that a good idea? We are flying into Linate on Friday and are departing Sunday 19:15. Will we have to get 2 different buses, both called Z221? I think 9pm is too early for a flight from Bergamo. Hi Neil, optimistically a taxi shouldnt be too expensive from Monza station to the circuit, its only a few km. 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. Do you have any advice about the Best route to drive from Rotterdam ferry terminal to the circuit on the Thursday we are hoping to do it in one day Would this make sense for track sections 21D or 8B? 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. Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. More info here. which is the best car park to book please? Regular train services connect Monza to the centre of Milan, as well as nearby cities like Bergamo. Hello, dont you know when the parking tickets will be available to buy? Best to go through Germany or Belgium as different planners suggest different routes. This year will be our 7th trip to Monza over the last 20 odd years, and as you probably guessed, it is our favourite circuit for so many different reasons. 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. and I havent even started on the nonsensical security arrangements at Lesmo. Thanks for your help! They arent so well organized in Italy! Which entrance will we enter from? I used this web site to research my first trip to Monza this last weekend, thank you for all the helpful information. Daniel. I dont know much about the train dispute, sorry. Biassono is probably the better option, but this is only on race day. Hi Ellen, 8b is a good grandstand choice! Just make sure you buy return tickets so you dont have to queue up at Monza train station. Its on the inside of the circuit, so a little further from most gates. I left my grandstand straight after the end of the F2 sprint race, exited from Lesmo, and decided to go to Arcore after having a look at the queue from Biassono-Lesmo station, and followed the GPS. Also I can see on Sunday it may be better to go to Lesmo station from Milan but can you come back to Milan from here and would it be less busy? I think we are going by train from Milano to Monza and take the black shuttle bus. On Thursday the black line shuttle is not available. We have a rental car. 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). Im going with Trenitalia train from Milano Centrale and i already bought those tickets. Outbound trains leaves Milano Porta Garibaldi at 17 past the hour for a 32 minute journey, and the return towards Milan leaves Biassono-Lesmo at 9 past the hour. What way would you recommend to get to the track? Cheers. Please be aware that there isnt anywhere at the track to store luggage. Graeme H, Hi Graeme, you will have an amazing time at Monza. When you arrive at Monza train station, Black shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit for 6 return per day. We will arrive thursday and we want to go to the race on saturday and sunday. There is no information on the official website yet. Hi, thanks for the useful information. having read the post and the comments section it seems to me both time- and cost-wise to risk coming by car. And, what is the best recommended time to be on Monza station to reach Grandstand 23A calmly? You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). 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. For the race, I think some of the best views in General Admission are on the inside of Parabolica, but you probably need to reserve your spot early. Gate A or G are probably easiest, followed by a 20-30 minute walk. If I would take a cab, do you think I would be able to make it there? I have tickets in grandstand 8A. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. Please note to not park out of regular spots, as the police tickets are very common during the gp. It was a very good option, considering I had tickets on Parabolica. After you arrive, you need to enter at Gate A or Gate G. (Check the map here). Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. Contact Details Phone +39 02 7249 4494 . Do you think it will be practical to visit both? Do you know which drop-off point (accessible on that day) would be best to be as close as possible to gate A? Hello Dror. Hi Andrew! It can be a good idea to stay at the circuit a little longer and avoid the peak crowds. We have tickets for 21d laterale parabolica D . You have to validate the tickets on the yellow boxes on the platform. Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. Hey, great guide! If you mean right after the race, it will be difficult. Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. There are 4 people travelling and we do have a car if thats a good option. Andrew I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. Hi, this Destination Guide is fantastic! Looks like the same travel time for trains from Varenna Monza as Milan Monza is this something you think would work? We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. On Sunday I took the first special service train express to Biassono-Lesmo at 7.36am, hoping to see some of the F3 sprint race. It will save you having to walk back to Sesto San Giovanni. All the information you need is in the content. Since I was in that area of the track, and I didnt want to repeat the mistake of taking the train from Biassono-Lesmo again, I started to think about alternative options. If you take the train, followed by the Black shuttle bus and then walking, Id estimate you are looking at least 90 minutes longer at peak times with additional waiting for train/shuttle. Thank you! You are only allowed to take small plastic bottles of drink in, but the lid will be taken away from you. Click here for more info on wheelchair/disabled access at Monza. Do you know where I can buy the ticket for it? This has to be the worst, notwhithstanding the race. For sure I wish I had arrived sooner at the train station, but couldnt for practical reasons. I`ve never been to an F1 race before and would like to make the most of it even though sitting in the greens. 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. It really helps planning out a trip to the tracks! Right now we are thinking of arriving at the circuit on Sunday by train and shuttle, and leaving the circuit in the same way. How do you advise on getting there? There is then a free shuttle bus service from Monza Station to the race track. First of all, overall experience was the worst by far. Hello, I will visit monza for the 2017 Grand Prix and I would like to ask if the transport info are still valid. Yes that's correct, from Monza train station there are shuttle buses (the black line) running between the station and Monza park. Is it actually possible to walk to circuit from Monza train station? I have seen it is advised to buy a return ticket at the start of the day to avoid needing to queue at Monza on the way back. 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). More info in Trackside. I am really grateful for any help. Enjoy! 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). 2. Lots of support races are happening on Sunday morning if you want to watch those. Races have been organised on this circuit since 1922. We are going to Monza for this years race, seats in Grandstand 21A. we have general admission tickets for the sunday. Also would a taxi be extortionate given its race day too. Use Gate (Ingresso) A to enter the circuit; thats the main one. I forgot it! However, you also need to be aware that traffic will be bad at that time and the best GA vantage points will be taken. Ive read through this page and a lot of the comments and was hoping you could clarify a transportation question. 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? I think that everyone left at Lesmo was able to get on the train. On Saturday morning, I boarded the hourly train from Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo at 9.17am. You can buy tickets from the station. What time do you think we should leave from the main station? It took forever! Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? Thanks a lot for your help! Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. Hi Nick. Also go here for drivers autographs! If yes, from where can I purchase the tickets? If you are parking near Biassono (to the west) then you need to walk to the circuit. or do you suggest another entrance :). Think twice before you visit as it may turn your vacation into a such an unpleasant waste of time. We are thinking of taking the train from the center and then the black line. Please help me plan how to come the closest possible to our seats, I would really appreciate. We are staying near to Milan Centrale station and have tickets for Parabolica. Thank you for your good information. I think train back to the center of Milan, followed by Uber to the airport would be the best. The only day you can park within Monza park is Thursday. 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/ black line will be available until 20, but note that a lot of person will be there for the bus, so consider to be at the bus stop about 30 mins before. You can buy tickets from the machine on the station, one way was 2.20 euros. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. Check the map and buy parking tickets here. I can highly recommend it! thanks in advance, Karen. Maybe anyone has any information about it? 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. Well be travelling from the South / East of the circuit. And also your opinion on the best value for money as well please? I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). I am going on Sunday, General admission and was wondering the nearest official car park to the entrance. Refer to http://www.trenord.it or http://www.trenitalia.it for the timetables in advance. I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. To try and find a vantage point for the race. Hello. Also, which grandstands on the main straight do you recommend? I cant wait to go back to Monza this year! 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. 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. Take the train to Monza station, followed by the Black shuttle bus. So its a bit chaotic when you get to the station. And yes, on the train I think you need to validate, i.e. Even google map wont give you the best routes! Then, as has happened before, they will likely be allowed IN to the circuit by the gate staff when the race is over, in order to get onto the track for the podium ceremony. I can suggest you via Montegrappa or via Grandi. Tickets cost 5 return and can be purchased. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. Do you have any update regarding transportation? Is there a direct conection between the airport and the circuit on sunday (Race day)? 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 ). The fanzone was supposed to be open on Thursday, but doesnt look like it will be now. 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. I managed to get weekend tickets for myself and my wife, but well be bringing our 11 month old baby with us. Is it worth driving to the track and parking or is there another option thats more efficient? hello, me and my friend first time going to f1 grand prix, decided go to Italy (Ferrari in our blood ). You dont want to be lining up for tickets at peak times if you can avoid it. The tickets from Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi should actually include the shuttle bus tickets at the other end. 1. Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. Milan has an excellent public transport system. Thats good news for people near that section of the track, or that dont want to walk from Monza or take the shuttle buses. Hi Great info. I was aiming for a little road crossing the railway line at Biassono Lesmo railway station and Entrance D on the maps. Your email address will not be published. . Indeed the special non stop train service between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs only on Sunday. I think the best option is to get the train in Milan and the the shuttle to the autodromo? On the race day, there is a free train from Milan Central Train Station, but is very crowded. Takes 8 mins. I recommend train rather than taxi or driving yourself. Search trenord relax fun monza gp train bus on Google to find the link. Merci pour ces information si je pars trs tt le dimanche matin en voiture pour monza, a quelle heure des difficults commencent ? What stop do you recommend I get off at? Weve been looking on TrainLine? I have a tickets for 26C, whats the best way to travel there ? Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry We are sitting at 26C. I have a few questions and was wondering if you could help. Hi! Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around 2. I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? You should also consider staying in Sesto San Giovanni on the north side of Milan, where there are direct buses to the circuit. 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. Still not sure if we will wear our Red Bull apparel, the tifosi stories made us, ahem, uneasy. I will stand on Inner Parabolica 23 stand. Also inside the Parabolica is good, with lots of small grandstand structures. Click here to download the Monza map Gates A, G & F: on the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. (Editor, thank you for this site and all your tips to get the best experience!). Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? It was around 1030/11 and getting warm. You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. Then 5 minutes again to the stands. Thankyou, Hi Trevor, it wont be running today, but you can take the 221 bus from outside Monza railway station. Would love to get a seat on a bleacher somewhere but dont know which spots have bleachers and which have just grass? 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. Must say this site is excellent so thank you for all your hard work. 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. If you can then I think I will just buy at the station each morning. Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! Hi Omri, you can actually take the train from Lake Como to Monza. So the train ride to Monza is actually faster, but I've heard the walk from the Monza station to the circuit is a lot longer than from the Biassono-Lesmo station. Monza train station is the most popular, and is approximately 5km from the circuit. Return tickets cost 4.80. we are thinking in use our car. A lot of the paths are through the woods and so are dirt tracks which turn to mud if its been raining a decent pair of walking shoes or boots is a must! Strange, really, but it worked for me then. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. Second best option is to take the train, but that will take close to 2 hours. More info in our Tickets guide. Cheers, I wont be getting tix until a few days before. Search on Google Maps for details. we have hired a car and need to travel in from Lecco each day 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. The 70-100 Euros for the weekend near Biassono seem like much less hassle than going by public transport, even If we will be coming from the direction of Como. It certainly paid to not choose the obvious route if arriving by car. Were set to go tomorrow, Sunday have you a suggestion for a best spot for general admission tickets viewing? Whats the quickest way to get from the circuit to the airport I would imagine taxi unless the traffic is especially bad on grand prix day? and what can you take with you in your back, what is allowd on the circuit. That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. Or will it be for campers only? My doubt is to stay in Milan or Bergamo/Verona. You cannot buy in advance, only on the day. This week they have changed the starting time of the event to 15:10, unfortunately given our tight flight schedule. Let me know if you know anything about it. Heres the directions from Googlemaps. There is a cafe, toilets, souvenir shop and a museum on Ayrton . How things have changed. The Monza circuit is one of the oldest F1 circuits. Then from Monza you can use the guideline here above. Shuttle buses will usually operate from outside the station. Hi Rob, good grandstand choice. The circuit doesnt seem to have a person just an automated telephone. Is it easy to get hold of a taxi around the ciruit? It's called Monza Circuit, but the two main gates, are not in Monza. Hello, very useful page, thank you. We will be taking the train from Milan. Does the special train on race day stop at monza by any chance? Watched the start of the F3 through a gap in the grandstands. What do you think is the best route in? Our last day we rented a car for 30 euro to get around to 95 euro ride to Malpensa, but had so much fun driving around town and seeing the different neighborhoods. 1) Saturday should be fine. Also I have read about needing to validate train tickets by getting them stamped, do you know if thats the same with these? We stay at Novotel Milano Nord (Zone Ca Granda). we have got tickets for Variante Ascari. These are all good grandstands, but if I had to choose, I would take 8b. I notice the train schedule has the earliest departure at 8:55 am.GP 3 is on the track at 9:00am, will I have to take the train and shuttle from Garibaldi instead for an early arrival? Hi Derek, thanks for the compliments! All tickets including local trains, buses etc are now booked. The grandfather is a huge fan of F1 and this was his birthday present. What time is the pitlane walk open and close on Thursday? The Biassono method is less popular and youll be doing more walking in the forest. Thank for all the info on this site. Many thanks for your reassuring reply. Hi Frank, quite difficult to do..only the entrance in Vedano al Lambro has the official booth. You can also get to the circuit via the Z221 bus from Sesto San Giovanni train station in the north of Milan (next to. It is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza. Its claiming a requirement for entry, copied details below. Thank You If you are planning on taking M1 metro from Milan( less transfer and faster) to sesto station then transfer z221 bus to the tracks. All other days, you need to park your motorbike in one of the parking areas outside the park. Hi! The info on Shuttles / walking times was very informative. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. Hi Jacky, Ive checked that Trenord offer from the Monzanet website, but it seems rather user UN-friendly. Thanks for this website, the information is very useful. Hi, i will arrive at the Milan AirPort (MPX) at 09:45. Would you know what this is? You will still have to work, but thats the best option I think. Exciting seeing it all, but quite a trek. I cant believe its 2 weeks before the event and they havent been shipped, utter rubbish. I have stumbles across this site a couple of weeks ago. Sunday 6,00/20,00. 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). Its about 15-20 minutes walk from where the Black line bus from Monza Railway station drops you off. Hey, we are staying in Cornaredo. I suppose that the logical thing is that I get the 10 ticket for the train+shuttle bus, right? Thanks for all your hard work. 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. This will be the first time we will go to Milan and to f1. Visitors has to be aware of getting fined. Heres the exact location to put into google maps: 45.610085, 9.278663. Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). Thanks for such a great resource as this website ? I have a question about taxi to Bergamo airport after the race. The Black and Blue shuttles operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the Purple shuttle only operates on Saturday and Sunday. Im heading into Monza for race day. Hi, thanks so much for your effort. So we walked from the main grandstand area to the black line, and it took forever. We remember sharing wine, proscioutto, fresh baked bread and banter with the Tifosi at Della Roggia. We will have a car to get around but also understand that a train ride might be even better, or trial and race days. On each of the three days including race day my journey was uninterrupted and the longest traffic queue I was in lasted about 5 minutes due to a flood on the road by the railway line. 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 .