I really couldnt comment on your bicycle plan. Will we get off at the end of the black line and then walk? The info on Shuttles / walking times was very informative. 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. Is it easy to get hold of a taxi around the ciruit? 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. After the race, if you dont want be travel in crowds, you can stay one more hour and eat something there. My wife & I have been to 6 Monza events. Authorities began looking for land to create a circuit to test their cars and demonstrate to the rest of the world their superiority through sporting success. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. I cant imagine how long it would have taken people to go through security (maybe a couple of hours, unless they were really rushing bag checks), as I decided with most people to walk to the next entrance at the North Western end of the track which was nearby. Which one I should buy? What stop do you recommend I get off at? Many thanks! Practically, you wont be able to go to both. By train. Hi Im staying in bergamo this year for the f1 gp I have 3 kids and wife with me can you recommend the best way th get to the track. Just confirming what Andrew has said. Do you have any advice? Were in the same boat. 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? Thanks so much! Or does it matter if we go to north east etc. Hi Lieve, I wouldnt hire a car to get to the circuit on Saturday/Sunday. I was aiming for a little road crossing the railway line at Biassono Lesmo railway station and Entrance D on the maps. Were set to go tomorrow, Sunday have you a suggestion for a best spot for general admission tickets viewing? Im coming from Bergamo We then caught the black shuttle to the track for 5 return, each. The Black and Blue shuttles operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the Purple shuttle only operates on Saturday and Sunday. In short, I do think its worth the money for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a Grand Prix. How long do we need to walk to our seats if we do that? Hi Oliver, thanks for the compliment. Id be heading back to Milan on the train, then getting a taxi to the airport. 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. 52 min. We have a flight at 7pm from Linate Airport is that too early? Thank you very much for all the great advice on your site! great website and article. I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. We stayed in Lecco and caught the train to Monza for 4 per person each way. Check the circuit map closely on this page, you can see the route for the Black shuttle. You shouldnt even need to print them if you can scan the QR code on your phone, but having a printout is always a good idea. Best to go through Germany or Belgium as different planners suggest different routes. Buy a ticket from the driver, about 2 EUR I guess. We are sitting at 8A First Variante. Just one word of caution to all our fellow F1 fans in that some of the Italian websites take a little work to fathom. 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. 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. For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Cheers. It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. Hi Andrew, thanks for all the info! We travel by train on each of the days. I crossed the road and entered the circuit at gate D. On leaving immediately after the race on Sunday about 15 minutes after the podium I didnt even have to queue to get out of the car park and drove the return same route and never stopped once. The Milano Drivers parade looks awesome. Hello, I will visit monza for the 2017 Grand Prix and I would like to ask if the transport info are still valid. . 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. I dont know much about the train dispute, sorry. Hello, very useful page, thank you. One thing to note is that anyone wanting to go the other direction towards Lecco had a separate queue, and with 2 trains per hour, they were always able to get on the train easily and get a seat. I have tickets in 6B and wondered if Monza station/shuttle bus or Biassono-Lesmo would be best on Saturday and Sunday? It really helps planning out a trip to the tracks! So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. I was looking at the Z221 option, but when I Googled the route, it seems to split the route in Monza town centre, is this right? On the monza.it website it has a online check-in part which when you click on it doesnt bring anything up. Yes, they should be. Paddock Passses sound great, hope it works out for you entrances to the paddock are at either end of the Paddock (behind the pits) on the inside of the circuit. All other days, you need to park your motorbike in one of the parking areas outside the park. Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. 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. Do you know, with half capacity this year, if shuttle buses are running at the same times as mentioned above? Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! Entrances A and B are indeed best for Grandstand 8b. Royal Gardens 1.33 km. you have several trains from Central Station to Monza, then the Black line bus is the option. Or would it be best to take a taxi to milan central and train to monza? Hi, thanks for the useful information. Is this too early? Click Here for detailed information on arriving and departing Milan, including how to get from Milans three airports (Malpensa, Linata, Orio al Serio) to the city center. #8 of 106 things to do in Monza Sights & Landmarks, Auto Race Tracks Viale di Vedano 5, 20900 Monza, Italy Open today: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Save Monza F1 racetrack, the Royal Palace, guided tour 12 Book in advance from $109.78 per adult Check availability View full product details Andy10109 Buckingham, United Kingdom 62 189 As for other tips, I recommend you visit Ostello Costa Alta, which is really close to your grandstand. Cheers. You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). My tip for this grandstand is to spend some time at Ostello Costa Alta, which is a kind of small hotel just behind the grandstand. Is it too far and we shouldnt go? They cost 4 EUR return and its easiest to buy them when you are ready to take the shuttle. What time is the pitlane walk open and close on Thursday? Id recommend getting a flight leaving no earlier than 9pm. All in all, it took about an hour to finally cross over and reach the grandstand. I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). I think its actually possible that the Biasonno station at the top of the circuit will get you there quicker, but obviously more walking involved. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Hi, Im looking to visit Monza for the GP this Sept. You will see the Black shuttle drops you off around 15 minutes walk from Parabolica or Vedano entrances, either of these are good. Monza Train Station | The F1 Spectator From here there are a number of ways to continue to the circuit which are listed below. I plan to go to the circuit by motorcycles(ex.vespa or something like that). Any help on how to get to the gates A-B-F for thursday? Get the airport train from Malpensa to Milano Porto Garibaldi, then a second train from there to Monza (or Biassono on Sunday). (we have a rental car which we will park at one of the parking lots mentioned in your guide. We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. Many thanks for your reassuring reply. I am staying in Milano, close to station Certosa. if the destination doesnt fit their needsOr very often they are raising the fees (x1.5 / x2 times the normal fare). Search on Google Maps for details. I understand they have their own policies, but still feel very offended and believe its an official scam for the metro system because you will be ambushed and thats how they help their economy. When I was on Monza in 2010, there was camping near Lesmo corner, but now there is no official map or information on official website about it. Hello! You can either buy online in advance or on the day. Hi! I forgot it! But bus and train are fine ways to travel. 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. Hi, The city of Modena and the home of Ferrari at Maranello are also on the E45. For access gate, best would be Vedano A/B heres the map. So, it looks like the train strikes on Friday are official. My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? Hi Toni, thanks! I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. Having a back up plan is a good idea! What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? 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. Thanks for any suggestion, We are staying between Valbrona and Onno. We are coming to the race September 2nd and we have a 5 year old and a grandfather (80 years old) that can not walk a lot with us. Headed to the race this weekend and this makes planning much easier. Im considering buying tickets for 6B or 8A for Fri-Sun. I think you can do it, but will probably have to leave as soon as the race finishes. What is our best choice to get from the train station in Milan to our seats? Thank you! Not 100& sure, sorry. Ill likely have a hire car which I will need to park somewhere as Im in the area for a couple of weeks. 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).? Thank You, Yes, you should be fine! Which train should we take and where to get out. Id probably drive on Friday and maybe Saturday, then take the train on Sunday when theres more people/traffic. The Italian train network is well developed and served by Le Frecce high-speed trains. Up to you what time you arrive at the circuit. I have seen the 10 offer but it is only valid for September 9-10, is that right? Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. Hi, I hope this helps: I managed to get around it access that site via your mobile device! Andrew, Gate G is marked on the map in red meaning Reserved and looks like an internal gate. 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. My first trip to Monza was on this season, and information I found on this site was very helpful. We are a group of 4 and have tickets to 8a Esterna Prima Variante A. Mobile tickets on your phone should be fine, but its always a good idea to have a printout as well, just in case. Then its probably another 10min walk (im guessing) to grandstand 6b. And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. Darren. Can GA ticket holders get in that way? Lots of support races are happening on Sunday morning if you want to watch those. The level of security has destroyed Monza as a venue. Its very helpful in planning out a trip to a F1 race! Tickets cost as little as 3, and the train takes around 15 minutes. We remember sharing wine, proscioutto, fresh baked bread and banter with the Tifosi at Della Roggia. Click here for more info on wheelchair/disabled access at Monza. Thank you for all of the good tips :) really helpful! Well be travelling from the South / East of the circuit. The circuit doesnt seem to have a person just an automated telephone. Hi and thanks for a great informative site Hi David, firstly the trains to Biassono Lesmo only run on race day. Its claiming a requirement for entry, copied details below. The pick up point for taxis is located at Via Cesana and Villa in Biassono (near the gas station). 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 massive Italian support tifosi for the . You will have a walk of around 45 minutes from the end of the black shuttle line to your grandstand. does anyone have any recommendations on routs or places to stay along the way?? Hi Andrew, great website with lots of fab info! We have 3 days ticket to Paddock Club and trying to understand what is the best time to get to the circuit. If anything I found Biassono slightly quicker. 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. From there, you can walk to Gate G, which is close to Grandstand 21c. Then from Monza you can use the guideline here above. 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). We got sold the special tickets and was told that it stopped there on the way. I think the best option is to get the train in Milan and the the shuttle to the autodromo? I think it runs till about 7pm. More info in our Tickets guide. we have got tickets for Variante Ascari. We will arrive in Milan on Friday morning and say lets go to the museum. A few comments. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. 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. I was thinking we would just take the train and the shuttles like you suggested. You didnt indicate how you were getting to the track. Thanks for this website, the information is very useful. Do you think it will be practical to visit both? I guess we need to be at the airport max 1h15 before, so before 19h30). You should also exercise caution with your belongings, as pickpockets are active and love big crowds. It took forever! The Trenord Day pass is valid for travel from all stations in Lombardy to Monza Station (and Biassono-Lesmo station on race day) and costs 13 EUR return per day. We have tickets in 6C. We would like to park at the Gold parking. 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. However, once in the grandstand they will sell you a bottle of drink with a lid for a small fortune. However, you also need to be aware that traffic will be bad at that time and the best GA vantage points will be taken. Many thanks for your help. If this is the case does anyone know where this is likely to be? Any advice on how to get there? 2) I dont think you need to pre-book train tickets in advance. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. and make sure you organize in advance to get picked up at the track at the end of the day. Hi Andrew, More information here. A ticket purchased on the bus is 1.60 each way. 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). There are regular trains from Como San Giovanni to Monza, some taking as little as 30 mins. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. Strange, really, but it worked for me then. On Friday I arrived at around 9am at Porta Garibaldi train station, and the planned strike started right on time. I want to camp is it better to try and camp in Milan rather than further out? 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. On all 3 days the car park was barely half full. If you purchased your tickets via Monzanet (like we did last year), you will more than likely be picking them up at the Mirabello entrance. 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. I am going this year and I would like to watch the race rom the inside of Parabolica how do I get to this point coming from Milan. Daniel. We explored more. Just make sure you buy return tickets so you dont have to queue up at Monza train station. The circuit is easily reachable by bus from the train station (in italin it's called FS on the maps). Great info for getting to and from the track! It can take up to 30 minutes to make your way from the shuttle bus to your seat. This is my first F1 Race, I will travel by car from Saronno , with ticket booked in 26B grandstand. But at least we made it back quickly as an express route and were back at Centrale in about 15 minutes. Would never go back (unless maybe I had money (and I mean helicopter kinda money)) 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. Can you please advise best (and easiest) way to get there. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. Thanks Jan! Going to Monza this year. Hi Despina, I will be updating this page very soon! The amount of English spoken made me feel like I was more in New York than Milan. 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? We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. do not work. Great website and travel info. I think you have to be patient. Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. And we would definitely go again. Thank you again for your help. I have a tickets for 26C, whats the best way to travel there ? However I was completely wrong, I think many people had arrived already by car. park the car in Park Stadium, take bus (blue route) walk to gate G, in front of gate G turn left and go to gate A. Nice website with a lot of usefull informations. 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. Hi Chris, take the train from Milan to Monza, as per instructions on this page. Wear comfortable shoes though, as its still a long walk. 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. and when you were at Monza Grand Prix was it possible to get a taxi to and from there? I am thinking of going to the race, I would land at 12h30 at Linate and race starts at 15h00. The approach to Parabolica is good, inside the circuit. We will have a car to get around but also understand that a train ride might be even better, or trial and race days. VILLA REALE TENNIS 1.28 km. or do you suggest another entrance :). As for local bus, just buy your ticket on board. We got tickets for Ascari 16 and we are coming from Milan Central. I dont think the circuit provides transport inside for disable fans, sorry. WHERE TO PARK During the ITALIAN GRAND PRIX it is not possible to access the racetrack with private cars and motorbikes . Just to say the two links, http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Hey, great guide! I just wish the train companies would put more trains on!! Maybe 50m past the start line (due to advertising / walls / fences) we couldnt see much as it started. Remember also that some roads are closed, so you cant always trust your GPS. The event has been sanitized. On Thursday the black line shuttle is not available. Do you have any update regarding transportation? How often do the local 221 buses run on Sunday .. Would it be easy get a taxi to entrance B on race day.. My son is disabled but can walk , however very long walks are a problem do you know if the track would provide transport to our seats once were inside the track ?.. Are there any shops in monza for shopping? We have tickets for 4 Laterale Sinistra (and really hope to have made good decision). This link takes you to parkforfun and they said they are not running it for Monza that it is an old link. Thanks a lot! Hello thank you for your information. From Friday-Sunday, the black shuttle will be best one to take for your grandstand. 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 . 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. Same as rest of Italian public system as well. 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. You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. You will need to take a train from MXP to Porto Garibaldi train station in Milan, then a second train to Monza. Do you know which train/bus connection is best?? Buy them at the station. Many thanks, Martin. The Black Shuttle buses run on Friday (07:30-20:00), Saturday (07:00-20:00) and Sunday (06:30-20:00). Queued again for drinks and then food. Your email address will not be published. Hi Frank, quite difficult to do..only the entrance in Vedano al Lambro has the official booth. Thanks for the information, by the way, very helpful! As a guide, expect to pay around 8-10 per 100km. We have tickets for 21d laterale parabolica D . For sure I wish I had arrived sooner at the train station, but couldnt for practical reasons. You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. 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. The Monza circuit is one of the oldest F1 circuits. Hi Craig, please contact Gootickets. Use your google map for te destination stop as a reminder and DO NOT get off Vedono as most peopl gets off this stop. After that, the trip back to Milan is much better. Did you try to buy these tickets for 11 September? The trip to Monza is very short, about 15 minutes, maybe. Best Price. Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? Heading to the pit walk today from Milan Centrale, we can get a train in but is it a case of a taxi at the other end to get us to the track? We have General Admission tickets and thought about driving by car to Monza as we need to leave Milan in the evening anyways and I heard about the struggle catching a train/bus back to the city after the race. Have a look at the Milan City Pass, mnore info below. 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. Thanks. Thanks mate I do think you can get in via Gate G. Most other gates should also be open to GA ticket holders. Depends where you park, but Gate E is convenient. Local buses also go past Monza park. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. Its relatively easy to get to Monza on race weekend via the local network of motorways, but make sure you have a GPS with up-to-date maps. All the information you need is in the content.