Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. 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? What is your advice taking our flight into consideration? Visitors has to be aware of getting fined. 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. Depends on what time your flight is. the online check in receipt with the QR code; Its an online check in procedure that you need to complete before attending this weekend. Can you recommend any car parks in particular that are best suited if I have General Admission tickets. Better to take the train to Monza station, then bus/shuttle. Monza is one of the oldest race tracks in the world. please some advice for beginners. Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. 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 ?.. Another option would be a taxi to the north of Milan, to Sesto San Giovanni, followed by the 221 bus to Monza. Maybe also on the shuttle. Still cant figure out which approach is best. I joined the queue for security situated after the campsite at 8.45am, and I was through security just a little bit more than 20 minutes after, at the area near the swimming pool, along the main straight, while hearing the F3 cars drive by. We have 3 days ticket to Paddock Club and trying to understand what is the best time to get to the circuit. from Lesmo or Parabolica. thanks for the info Jerome, I will update the post soon. But if you are planning on taking routes I suggest, then there is a catch, and you should READ! Hi Derek, thanks for the compliments! 1. The gates at Lesmo/Biassono are generally a better place to enter, as less fans than at the other end of the circuit. do not work. about public transportation there is a new train-line connecting Saronno to Monza (Saronno Albairate). Address 20900 Monza Italy Top routes from Monza Looking for more ideas? Think twice before you visit as it may turn your vacation into a such an unpleasant waste of time. Trains will depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo, without intermediate stops either outward or return. As for the bus, I think you will be fine. Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. I cant comment on the price of trains. I cant wait to go back to Monza this year! But you may need to take a taxi at some point if you are worried about missing your flight. First of all, overall experience was the worst by far. Maybe see you at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival this December! We will be taking the train from Milan. Any advice on how to get there? Would never go back (unless maybe I had money (and I mean helicopter kinda money)) or do you suggest another entrance :). Hi Walter, sorry but I have too many questions about getting to the track. Im planning for 2022. Do you know which train/bus connection is best?? 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. Same advice I gave to Harry in my last reply for the best parking. Hi whats the easiest way to get to Gate G using train. Hello thank you for your information. Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie 1.28 km. Thats good news for people near that section of the track, or that dont want to walk from Monza or take the shuttle buses. Thank you. Are these time estimates off or is taking the black shuttle really saving about 10 minutes or so of walking (again not including wait time to get on the shuttle)? 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. Do you have any advice? My friend and I will visit Milan for the very first time next weekend. Ordered our tickets way back and found out today that they wont ship in time, so we are stuck having to pick them up there. 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. A ticket purchased on the bus is 1.60 each way. The circuit port area is just a few minutes' walk away from the station. Milan has an excellent public transport system. Same thing happened with the Emilia Romagna race this year, and it turned out fine. Black shuttles are free or you have to buy tickets? Having a back up plan is a good idea! 7 singular taps. We only managed to get general admission tickets in the end, so where do you think is a good place to be based to 1) still see some good action but 2) be mindful of being able to get in and out of the track as seamlessly and possibly quickly as we can. How was your experience to the race and how did 6B look like? It is a goldmine of useful information. I havent received mine yet, although I am in Scandinavia. 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. Me and my wife are going to Monza this year and were thinking of staying in lago de como during the 3 days of the race. Thanks for all the info Ive followed your advise in buying tickets (6c) and very much looking forward to Monza 18! 2) With local roads closed is there sufficient signage and guidance to find your way or does it need extensive planning? Where ever you enter the circuit you will have a long walk and mine from D (lesmo) to Grandstand 6C (1st Chicane)was about 30 minutes mainly tarmac paths although muddy from the rain on Saturday. Dont forget to validate your train ticket when you get on, otherwise you will be liable for a small fine. Do you have any update regarding transportation? The 20 minutes walk to Monza park from the black busline is a little optimistic. Have you any ideas as to how I can get the tickets sooner or when we arrive in Milan 02 Sept. I wouldnt recommend flying out before about 9pm. From the Monza station you can take the Black shuttle bus. Also can you bring a rucksack. The tickets from Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi should actually include the shuttle bus tickets at the other end. We are planing to be there early, do you think 9am is too late? Hi Mike, Hi Andrew, I see on the Monza website that Trenord tickets can be purchased online in advance. Its probably a 20 minute walk after you get off the shuttle. Which one I should buy? There are other collection points however, so check your booking. Youll have to do with walking around the beautiful Monza park before this! It looks like driving through some mountain passes in Switzerland is a popular choice for getting to Monza from the UK (read more here). Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around 2. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Thanks. More info in Trackside. Thanks for your help! Other good grandstands are 8a on the first corner, the Ascari grandstands, as well as those on approach to Parabolica, such as 21A the last is best value for money in my opinion. We are going to Monza, staying in Como near the San Giovanni train station. I found they were much of a muchness from both options. Have a look at the Milan City Pass, mnore info below. 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).? 1. I am coming from the US and we are taking my Italian friends to the race. If you have hired a car, make sure youve purchased the most comprehensive insurance. But not a lot of people do that. Thanks for this website, the information is very useful. 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. Theres bleachers around all over the track I liked the ones on the inside of Parabolica the most. I would like to give you a feedback of my experience of Monza 2022 regarding transportation which could be useful for the following years. Hi Claudia, I would buy the return tickets on the day. Would you know what this is? THANK YOU! and what can you take with you in your back, what is allowd on the circuit. I think either station works for 6b, but you would have to walk further from the Biassono-Lesmo station. 1) Saturday should be fine. hi we are coming to monza this year and driving from the uk. I understand the grandstand 25 is set aside but I wonder how likely he is to get a space with the no booking system? Tickets cost as little as 3, and the train takes around 15 minutes. We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. Of course, this will be affected/determined by Ferrari Q performance on Saturday. If we take Biassono-Lesmo station will we be fine? Hi Johan, you are in luck. What time is your flight after the race? Queued for a drink oh you need tokens queued 25mins for tokens. Hi Becca, I have to be honest and say I really dont have good knowledge of the parking situation at Monza. The grandfather is a huge fan of F1 and this was his birthday present. After the race, if you dont want be travel in crowds, you can stay one more hour and eat something there. I shall assume that a taxi from the station to the park in Monza is overly expensive and the public bus option would be better. It stops nearby at 11:45 PM. There were no known screens to even watch for GA tickets even in the fan zone. I dont know where you are staying, so cant comment if train to Monza station is best for you. After F2 qualifying at 7pm on Friday, I rushed to the Lesmo exit to get onto the 7.09pm train from Biassono-Lesmo station, only to find out that I wasnt the only one to have had the same idea, and due to crowd control, I wasnt allowed onto the platform. They cost 4 EUR return and its easiest to buy them when you are ready to take the shuttle. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? #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 Get the airport train from Malpensa to Milano Porto Garibaldi, then a second train from there to Monza (or Biassono on Sunday). 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. Earliest flight around 9pm would be better. And finally Trenord offers for the Monza GP an extraordinary train service for 5 euros on Sunday only. Also we are travelling from Milan, will take the train so any advice would be awesome. Very useful and helpful information provided here. Please note to not park out of regular spots, as the police tickets are very common during the gp. We are staying in Osio Sotto for the raceweekend. 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). How things have changed. I was there too and the bag checks and mud were not great this year, but I still love this circuit! we are 6 guys attending the race..:) we will arrive in Maipensa and departure from Bergamno. On Saturday we would prefer to take train to the circuit. Ive checked the Italian verison of the site where their phrasing correctly states this promotion is valid for 9-10-11 september: Enjoy! 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. The Milano Drivers parade looks awesome. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don't need to be booked in advance. Is it easy to get hold of a taxi around the ciruit? Be some time before we are back. Appreciate your reply :). The S8 is the last Train that goes to F1-circuit monza in Monza. Heading to the fanzone which was a large empty tent, food places etc all insane on queue lengths How much can i trust google maps for getting around from Milano to Monza? Second best option is to take the train, but that will take close to 2 hours. So, it looks like the train strikes on Friday are official. 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. we have seats a 8a Esterna Prima VariantaA ticket. We are staying in Limbiate Fiera. What exactly do you do with the prices of the trains because they range from 16 to 80 euros to Modena. I have tickets in 6B and wondered if Monza station/shuttle bus or Biassono-Lesmo would be best on Saturday and Sunday? Strange, really, but it worked for me then. I suggest you stay around after qualifying anyway, for the F2 and F3 races. Also this website provides far better information than any of the staff at the track! I guess they run a bit later on Sunday, but probably not much beyond 7pm. The buses cost 4 euro for a return ticket and . Otherwise Im sure its possible to find a well-rated shuttle service in Milan. Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. Andrew, top site! Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. Your email address will not be published. This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. As for Grandstand, Id choose Vedano (24) or Laterale Destra (26) on the Main Straight if you want to be well positioned for the track invasion after the race. Journey Duration. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. 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. An easy 2.5 euro will get you to the station, but there isnt clear on the ticket usage when buying it. Can GA ticket holders get in that way? I can suggest you via Montegrappa or via Grandi. Im staying near Garibaldi station in Milan, and my seat ticket is 6b. Good luck with it! 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. Cheers, very good site! Hi Michal, Id go for 8A. After the race, Id try and wait up to 2 hours to let the crowds die down. 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. Please note that express trains (which only take 23 minutes) only run on race day. we have hired a car and need to travel in from Lecco each day Many thanks for this website. Train from Bergamo and then the Black shuttle sounds like a good plan. This week they have changed the starting time of the event to 15:10, unfortunately given our tight flight schedule. Its a good escape from the track, they have food and live music. My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? Tickets cost 5 return and can be purchased. 2022 marks 100 years since the circuit opened and there will be a number of special events to celebrate the circuit's centenary year. do we have to go to Monza station because is there one entrance or do we have to walk somewhere else with general admission tickets. Yuck! Myself and my son are attending Monza this weekend. Any help would be of great use! We recommend buying your tickets from our partner Gootickets, who also supply F1 Tickets. 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. we have tickets on Tribuna *B, variante esternaB. You dont need to arrive that early on Friday and Saturday, as there is less people on these days (say 9-10am?). Also got seats on grandstand 6c. Me and my friend have a flight at 20:35 from Bergamo airport and we have GA tickets. Craig. I dont recommend booking flights so early after the grand prix, but you still should be fine. We walked the track for pictures, and after about an hour felt it would be safe to head back. Also where is the entrance to the paddock as I may have some paddock passes coming my way? Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); var onloadSibCallback = function () { (Editor, thank you for this site and all your tips to get the best experience!). Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. Remember also that some roads are closed, so you cant always trust your GPS. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi and is there a certain place they collect from? 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? Where is the best parking area as close as possible as my wife cannot walk long distances easily. My first trip to Monza was on this season, and information I found on this site was very helpful. Hi Jo, sounds like a cool trip. I can highly recommend it! 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. Your flight is a bit too early on Sunday night, but I guess you know that already. Would this make sense for track sections 21D or 8B? Ill probably just be getting General Admission tickets, I dont like being tied down to a seat. Your thoughts on that and your site has been very helpful in my planning. It was around 1030/11 and getting warm. having read the post and the comments section it seems to me both time- and cost-wise to risk coming by car. Thank you very much in advance. I want to camp is it better to try and camp in Milan rather than further out? Good luck with the drive and have a great weekend in Monza. I wont be getting tix until a few days before. It was the easiest car journey to any Grand Prix I have attended. The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. I hope the following will be of help to others and is my observation of attending all 3 days (Fri Sun). Only the TiLo trains from Switzerland have fixed times. Are there any shops in monza for shopping? 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). I guess we need to be at the airport max 1h15 before, so before 19h30). 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? Thanks. 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. 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. I am first time travelling to Milano and Monza this weekend. I have a plane to catch on the evening so I hope to get a taxi from the track to the airport. It can take up to 30 minutes to make your way from the shuttle bus to your seat. Andrew 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. We then cycled North through the beautiful park towards the circuit. Tickets cost just 1 per trip or you can buy a ticket valid for one day (3.50) or two days (5) which is also valid for trams and buses in the metro area (but not for the trains to the circuit). 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. Thank you for your good information. Our seats are in Stand 8A looking forward to the race start! On Saturday morning, I boarded the hourly train from Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo at 9.17am. It is also possible to take bus 100 to the circuit! I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? Hi. Seems to be a train direct from Como then hoping for shuttle buses. Have seats in grandstand 8 and was thinking of driving or catching the bus from Lecco and then a train from Lecco go Monza. 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? Shuttle buses will usually operate from outside the station. It took forever! The Biassono method is less popular and youll be doing more walking in the forest. We are sitting at 26C. Great website! Hey, great guide! Use Gate (Ingresso) A to enter the circuit; thats the main one. Practically, you wont be able to go to both. Better to take the train. Thx. 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. Thanks for such a great resource as this website ? Apparently you can prebook them on line but I cant find a website for this. 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. Hi Johan, 6C is a good stand! staying at Hotel degli Arcimboldi , have general admission tickets for all weekend, thank for any tips. We would like to park at the Gold parking. Can you pre book the black line shuttle bus or do you just purchase those on the spot? Grandstand 6c is a good choice! Feel free to contact me for suggestions / help (a.ste@me.com), Great website really helpful. Thanks in advance! Yes, they should be. Myself and my partner will be going to Monza for the first time this year, weve booked a rental car and were planning to drive to the track each day from the western side of Milan. Hi Andrew, However the regular hourly service on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs every day (even Sunday). When the train arrived in Monza, you could see a lot of people on the platform (not sure if they have crowd control there), and quickly enough the train filled up with many people standing. We parked our bikes close to Ingresso C and after some queuing entered the circuit area. Sorry Gregory, I dont know how to get from Saronno to Monza, I suggest asking at your hotel for directions. Im coming from Adelaide, Australia and am looking forward to going to Monza for tas they may not be the most expensivehe 1st time. Hi Harry, check the maps we just uploaded to this page. I dont have specific recommendations. Traffic probably at its worst in Monza from 9-11am on race day. I live in Vedano, and I know very well the surrondings of Monza GP (and how to avoid traffics and closed roads to move faster). What about ATM Machines at the Track, are there any or do we have to bring cash? I just attended the August 31,2017 pit F1 put walk today. Serrone (or Orangerie) 1.25 km. Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. I really couldnt comment on your bicycle plan. Here are some popular domestic routes with the approximate journey time via high-speed train: Rome-Milan (3 hours), Florence-Milan (2 hours) and Venice-Milan (2 hours 25 minutes). This has to be the worst, notwhithstanding the race. Please refer to the website http://www.trenord.it to arrange your trip from Saronno direct to Monza, passing from Seregno without change (about 35 minutes train time, trains every 30 minutes). The info on Shuttles / walking times was very informative. Just follow the crowds! 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. Recommended Train, bus Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monza Take the bus from Monza to Biassono Sadly, I dont think we can necessarily expect an improved organization this year, because Italy:) Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? 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. the Green Pass (EU Digital Covid Certificate); But I guess we will have to wait until a few weeks before the race before the details of shuttle buses are confirmed. From there, you can walk to Gate G, which is close to Grandstand 21c. After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. 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. 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. The benefit of a taxi is that you can get dropped off closer to the circuit. We plan on exploring whats going on around the track whilst were there, but would love to park as close to the grandstand as possible to make entering/exiting a bit smoother! The Black Shuttle buses run on Friday (07:30-20:00), Saturday (07:00-20:00) and Sunday (06:30-20:00). Definitely recommended when compared to the food & beverage close to the stands 8a with higher prices and long queues. Finally we are in section 6 for our seats any guesses for how long itll take to walk from the black line shuttle bus to our seats?