Which transfer to take? Hi Andrew, Ask a fellow passenger or have Google Maps open on your smartphone. Im a bit confused by that, too. I think that everyone left at Lesmo was able to get on the train. It depends only how far are you based from the Saronno train station. Im planning to go back this year, I love this place. 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. Youll be fine taking the train from Monza, then the Black Shuttle bus from Monza station to the track. 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. Please you are not bothering me this is very useful information and Ill update the post to reflect this. any suggestions? International high-speed (and night) trains generally need to be booked in advance and offer limited allocations for Eurail pass holders. Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. Make sure you wear some comfortable shoes and go explore Monza, its a magical place. After the race, I joined the track invasion from parabolica, and walked on the track through the main straight until the Lesmo exit again. This will be the first time we will go to Milan and to f1. 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). Also inside the Parabolica is good, with lots of small grandstand structures. Thanks! Thankyou, Hi Trevor, it wont be running today, but you can take the 221 bus from outside Monza railway station. Can you pre book the black line shuttle bus or do you just purchase those on the spot? We are hearing rumours of a potential train dispute on 9/10th Sept. What are your thoughts or information in respect of the points raised. Driving. Driving is also worth considering, but the local traffic can get pretty bad on race weekend. Another benefit from this option is that Arcore station is a quite easy with only 2 platforms, so all trains towards Milan leave from the same platform, whereas Monza is a much bigger station with many platforms, so you need to make sure you are in the correct one. . 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. Hi Andrew, Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. 1) Saturday should be fine. Yes, you can use any entrance to get in. Im travelling from Milano Centrale by train to Monza next week. Dont leave anything of value in the car! I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). We are staying near to Milan Centrale station and have tickets for Parabolica. Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. We recommend buying your tickets from our partner Gootickets, who also supply F1 Tickets. Its a good escape from the track, they have food and live music. On the map it looks like entrance a or b is best. Takes 8 mins. The public transport options all involve a pretty long walk, even if you take the shuttle from Monza station to the circuit. THANK YOU! There are regular trains from Como San Giovanni to Monza, some taking as little as 30 mins. Thanks for all your hard work. Sander, Yes for sure you will make it, provided your flight is on time. What Gates are open to GA entrants? What time is the pitlane walk open and close on Thursday? hi,not long now till race day.. we have general admission tickets, we are holidaying in stresa and getting the train down to Milan, from there we intend to get the train to the circuit, are we best to head for monza station and get the black schuttle bus or go to Biassono ? Staying in Milano and we have a rental car. We are staying in Limbiate Fiera. The Milano Drivers parade looks awesome. Contact Details Phone +39 02 7249 4494 . 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).? also going to the Grand Prix on Sunday. But I cannot guarantee that all the gate staff will have the same opinion. A heads up before the day would be really useful, many thanks, Hi Nick, I am 90% sure that the F1.com tickets booth will be at the main circuit entrance gate (Gate A), which is close to the exit of Parabolica. This is a good option if you are sitting at on Seconda Variante (grandstands 9, 10) or Variante Ascari (grandstands 12-20), or planning to watch in the General Admission areas near Lesmo. Hi Andrew! When you arrive at Monza train station, Black shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit for 6 return per day. The black shuttle drops you off at the eastern end of the circuit. Driving is my only option but I would like to have the parking worked out before I come. You can insert via DellOlmo Biassono i.e. We will arrive in Milan on Friday morning and say lets go to the museum. 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. However the Trenord website requires registration which seems impossible from UK address. But please make sure you take along some ear protection for your baby, I really dont normally recommend taking such a small child to F1. Question; Do trains only leave from the 3 biggist trainstations in Milano or do they also stop at Milano Greco Pirelli. Ill probably just be getting General Admission tickets, I dont like being tied down to a seat. I have stumbles across this site a couple of weeks ago. 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. First time attending Monza. Thanks so much Jerome, Ill be updating the post with this information! As for local bus, just buy your ticket on board. A good network of local motorways and roads make Imola easy to reach - the circuit is 5km from the E45 motorway, which connects Bologna to Rimini on the coast. Just be aware we got the run around asking a few of the staff where to go but if you head to Gate A then you should be able to get someone to point it out. Will we get off at the end of the black line and then walk? we are staying in Saronno and sitting at ascari which is the best public transportation to take? 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. Hi whats the easiest way to get to Gate G using train. As for the bus, I think you will be fine. I know they didnt in 2021 and have been waiting for a thumbs up . But the atmosphere makes up for this! There are both overpasses and underpasses to get around inside the circuit, dont worry! Which train should we take and where to get out. And how to we cross to the inside of the track? Dont forget to validate your train ticket when you get on, otherwise you will be liable for a small fine. Looking forward to the GP Ive purchased four general admission tickets for the family for race day via Gootickets.com. I think you can do it, but will probably have to leave as soon as the race finishes. I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. Cheers, Andy. Monza Circuit was built in 1922, in only 110 days, both for competitions and for motor (auto & motor cycle . There are buses from Sesto San Giovanni direct to Monza, and I think you can stay on after the bus stops at Monza station and get closer to the track, Great website, thank you. And do you have any tips? Great website love it. I chose a route east of Monza using the A51, SP45, SP7, and SP135 through Bruno and Peregallo. The park is huge and has lots to see and do, so use that time to walk around and experience the atmosphere. Weve got seats in Grandstand 21A (Parabolica) do you know where we can park and which is the best gate to enter by for this grandstand? Its really a bit too early. Please note that express trains (which only take 23 minutes) only run on race day. It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. Thanks! Nothing else is scheduled for Thursday, sorry. Next time, Im renting a car. I feel like I am missing something if it is always recommended to take the black shuttle if youre in the 6b grandstand. Required fields are marked *. See you at the track! Great info for getting to and from the track! I want to be right on the finish line to be able to go onto the track first for the celebration! And yes, on the train I think you need to validate, i.e. Direct trains from Milano Greco Pirelli to Monza station. Watched the start of the F3 through a gap in the grandstands. Many thanks! WOW. We are staying in Milan and want to get to the track as early as possible. And avoiding the Black shuttle on race day is probably going to save you time and hassle, as it will be very popular/crowded. Dont be in a hurry to leave the circuit after the race, enjoy the atmosphere and wait for the crowds to die down. Camping Autodromo is right inside the circuit if you want the full experience, but they could already be booked out. Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. Second, well be staying in Milan for the race this week and likely be heading to the circuit via a combo of train / bus / shuttle. Any help would be of great use! Our tickets are for section 6A. My group is going to Monza this year we are staying in Milan and sitting in 6b. and make sure you organize in advance to get picked up at the track at the end of the day. Yes, I think using Biassonno-Lesmo train station is a good idea. jQuery('.g-recaptcha').each(function (index, el) { A lot has changed on the circuit in the meantime, of course, but one thing has definitely stuck : Monza is all about speed. Is it worth driving to the track and parking or is there another option thats more efficient? 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. I wouldnt be driving to Monza and trying to park on race day. Its claiming a requirement for entry, copied details below. Thanks again I have few questions Hi Alex, there are no specific motorbike parking areas at Monza. VILLA REALE TENNIS 1.28 km. I really couldnt comment on your bicycle plan. As for the best entrance, you can check the circuit map here. Hello How do you advise on getting there? This is an estimate, I cant remember exactly, but its some distance. 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. Train from Bergamo and then the Black shuttle sounds like a good plan. Regarding going to Monza track on Thursday, I saw there is a bus Z221 from Monza station. Theres bleachers around all over the track I liked the ones on the inside of Parabolica the most. Well travel from Milano. Before arriving Do you know if there is a place to leave luggage at the track or in Monza train station. A taxi (or Uber) from central Milan should set you back around 40-60, but theres a chance you will get held up in traffic on the small local roads next to the circuit. On saturday we missed a train and we had to wait fot 2 hours for the next one. Only going on Sunday. So we walked from the main grandstand area to the black line, and it took forever. Could you share where you had sits on the track and how were they. If you do drive, you will probably not have a lot of choice in where you park, depending on how you arrive at the circuit. Hi Paul. However the regular hourly service on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs every day (even Sunday). Four of us are off to Milan for the first time on 1st September, staying at LaGare Hotel, close to Stazione Centrale. Is this the best course of action, and which entrance should I use in these cases, respectively? :) They arent so well organized in Italy! We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. Hello thank you for your information. We are staying in Pero just outside of Milano and have tickets for grandstand 10(seconda variante). We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. It was very easy, almost follow a straight line, with walk on pavement or cycle/pedestrian path, except a small portion on a one way road at the beginning, but which didnt feel unsafe. Mobile tickets on your phone should be fine, but its always a good idea to have a printout as well, just in case. 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? After you arrive, you need to enter at Gate A or Gate G. (Check the map here). Hi! Honestly, its been a while since I was in GA at Monza. 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. If the race starts at 3:00 on Saturday, what time to you recommend we get to the circuit? Check the circuit map with the Black shuttle drop off point. The circuit is easily reachable by bus from the train station (in italin it's called FS on the maps). 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. For access gate, best would be Vedano A/B heres the map. Thanks for always commenting and answering so many questions on this site! 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. Very useful! I was thinking we would just take the train and the shuttles like you suggested. This week they have changed the starting time of the event to 15:10, unfortunately given our tight flight schedule. Is there any place with a view of the 2 Variante chicane with a GA ticket? We arrived in Italy on the sat, so only had a Sunday ticket no real world experience- only what I had read on here previously, and whilst checking twitter over the weekend Your best bet is to park in one of the parks near the big P (Zona Parcheggi Comune di Monza). To get round this we removed the lids ourselves before security and put them in our pockets!! you have several trains from Central Station to Monza, then the Black line bus is the option. Hi all struggling to find out how late the black shuttle buses back to Monza station run any ideas? Honestly, I think its a bit optimistic. Estimated driving times to Imola from major regional cities: Bologna: 40 minutes (40km) My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? How to get to the Monza Autodrome It is possible to reach the Autodromo Nazionale Monza using different types of public and private transport: car, motorbike, train, plane, bus, taxi. 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). I will update this page very soon with 2017 info! Thanks mate Compare with a great and organized F1 race in Japan, this has to be to worst F1 experience. Take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay as you leave. First we were thinking about hire a car do you think its better to travel from milan central to monza central and take the shuttle bus or would you go for a car/recommend another trainstation? If you mean right after the race, it will be difficult. Great info. Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. Any advice ? Hi Nathaniel, I recommend you wander the circuit to find the best areas on Saturday to decide on the spot you like best for the race. Hi, I will go for first time to an Grand Prix this year at Monza. 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 Praabolica so probably another 20 mins from Gate G i guess. Take the train to Monza station, followed by the Black shuttle bus. 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. Also I have read about needing to validate train tickets by getting them stamped, do you know if thats the same with these? Will look at taxis as well to help with this, but is this a bad/expensive idea on race-day (because of heavy traffic, etc)? We then cycled North through the beautiful park towards the circuit. 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? Tough decision! For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Hi, Ive just been told by someone in another comment that the trains to Biassono-Lesmo are going to be running every day in 2022. We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? Then get the Black shuttle bus from the train station to the circuit. You should also exercise caution with your belongings, as pickpockets are active and love big crowds. Hi Craig, please contact Gootickets. We had tickets for Grandstand 8a, east side external seating. The event has been sanitized. Ive recommended a few spots in our Tickets guide. From there you can take the Blue shuttle bus, which will drop you off at Ingresso (Gate) G. From there, I estimate around a 15-20 minute walk to Ascari. This is a really useful website very informative! I looked at maps on my phone, and noticed that there is Arcore train station less than 3 kms from the Lesmo exit. I recommend leaving the circuit as soon as race finishes hope there arent any delays to the race. Monza train station is served by suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11. The station coming home was crowded, so we caught the northbound train to the next station, then the caught the southbound back down to get a comfy seat before the crowds got on. Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. When there isnt much English directions/signs and most people speak poor English with inpatient and unfriendly attitude, visiting Italy, especially some small towns and cities, you need to be very careful with their ways of getting you fined. Couple of questions if you can help. Thats right. Otherwise, you will be worried the whole day about missing your flight and wont enjoy the race! Hi Andrew, Quite late after the event, but feel I should post how horrible Monza is as a GA ticket holder. Depending on the package you have with F1 Experiences, you should have a transfer back to Milan after the paddock club drinks. scan the QR code. Click here to download the Monza map Gates A, G & F: on the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. 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! Same as rest of Italian public system as well. How long does it take to walk from Monza train station to the circuit ? Hi Andrew, But at least we made it back quickly as an express route and were back at Centrale in about 15 minutes. It maybe that you get the train or bus to Monza train station, then get a taxi for the last few km. You could always just take your luck on the weekend itself. There was no hesitation about going to Arcore station again, no need to look at the GPS this time, and I was on the train after 6pm with not too many people there again, and arrived in Milan easily before 7pm. 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. Better to book ticket now and get there earlier on race day! The Black line runs from the Monza railway station to the circuit, the Blue line serves carparks to the north and east of the circuit, and the Purple line serves carparks to the south and east. Hi, thanks for the quick reply. thanks Jo. Very disappointing, hopefully the organizers make some big improvements for 2023, but Im not holding my breath. We will arrive thursday and we want to go to the race on saturday and sunday. Is it a recommended seat to take? Hi Martin, take the train from Centrale to Monza railway station, then hop on the Black line shuttle to the circuit. Best gate for grandstand 21A would be Gate G see the map here. If yes, from where can I purchase the tickets? Do not leave any items of value in your car when parking near Monza, as thieves do target vehicles on Grand Prix weekend. What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? Please help as this is our first trip to Italy and our first F1 race. And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. Read that staying in Bergamo was a good alternative to staying in Milan, cost and transportation wise. There are also buses, and I think the Z221 bus stops right near your hotel and goes to Monza. I hear girls screaming and asking people stop pushing but no one seem to care. 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. If this is the case does anyone know where this is likely to be? Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. We have rented a car for the weekend and have an hotel for Friday and Saturday night in center of Milan. The train took 1 hour to reach Biassono-Lesmo instead of the scheduled 32 minutes. You didnt indicate how you were getting to the track. We travel by train on each of the days. Hi, staying at Hotel degli Arcimboldi , have general admission tickets for all weekend, thank for any tips. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Monza's history began shortly after the First World War, when the Italian motor industry was undergoing its first great ascendancy. Hi! The rest are red or labeled for vehicles or officials. With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. This site is amazing thank you for all you do! Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! Andrew. Have you any ideas as to how I can get the tickets sooner or when we arrive in Milan 02 Sept. And, is it true that you can sit on any grandstand you want on Friday? Its more about the traffic leaving the area after the race that is unpredictable. Got the train from Milan, then walked roughly 60/90 mins to the circuit. Milan is connected with many large cities in neighboring European countries including France, Spain, Austria and Germany. Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. Get there early to reserve yourself a spot! Hi Amanda & Andy, Im not sure there is an easier way to pre-book parking tickets. 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. We parked our bikes close to Ingresso C and after some queuing entered the circuit area. Hi Kaare, Google Maps says it will take around 40 mins on the motorway, but lets say around 1 hour. Thanks. Hi Oliver, thanks for the compliment. Hi there! But if you are planning on taking routes I suggest, then there is a catch, and you should READ! Please note that you will have a lot of traffic, use the road passing through Desio in both cases, and avoid passing through Monza town! Search trenord relax fun monza gp train bus on Google to find the link. Im going to stay in Milano and excited to go on Thursday to Monza but the parade which starts at 18:30 and ends at 20:00 seems to be attractive as well Then 5 minutes again to the stands. Id be heading back to Milan on the train, then getting a taxi to the airport. Great website! I am thinking of going to the race, I would land at 12h30 at Linate and race starts at 15h00. I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? Daniel. Golf carts ? 7 singular taps. Race day, I wanted to try Monza station to z221 bus, but we voted to do the Biassono walk again, and good thing. Probably yes. Im staying near MLP airport and hope to rely on the express to get to and from Milan and then to Monza. Can i just show up Sunday around 11 am, park my car and buy a ticket on any, all of the entrance gates? Hi Walter, sorry but I have too many questions about getting to the track. Thanks for this website, the information is very useful. And also your opinion on the best value for money as well please? Otherwise you wont enjoy the end of the race (and podium celebrations) if you think you will miss your flight. Second best option is to take the train, but that will take close to 2 hours. Last time I went for the main straight bleachers, which are excellent value for money and great for the start/finish of the race and pits action, but unfortunately they are already sold out this year. It was the easiest car journey to any Grand Prix I have attended. 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! We explored more. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? 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. Hi Despina, I will be updating this page very soon! Do you know if there is any specific bike parking areas close to the circuit? On all 3 days the car park was barely half full. It helped us really this weekend when we visited Monza this weekend. Hope that helps! Dear Editor team, first of all, this is great page and only one with useful tips how to get to Monza. I just wish the train companies would put more trains on!! 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. Will i be able to take my son in with us? I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. So, maybe is better to take the other trains heading to Monza. Id say the best thing would be to take the train back to Milan Central, then another train to Linate. Shouldnt be such an issue on Friday, but still worth getting there early as you can. I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. The main person we are taking is my friends Nona and she is not the strongest walker but is so excite to see Ferrari for the 1st time in her life. Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Id consider taking the train to Biassono-Lesmo and then watching around the Lesmo corners. Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? 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? Andrew we have tickets for the Monza race and are wondering how to get from Milan Central station to the circuit on saturday and sunday but expecially how to get to Linate airport after the race. Also probably yes. Hi..whats the best transport option if you have the seat in the Gradinate Traguardo T3? Hi Stefano. We took a illegal power bank in as the bag searches were very light, just a peek in. My friend and I have general admission tickets and on Sunday morning we are thinking of taking a taxi from Milan to get to the circuit. 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. It may be possible to take a taxi, but honestly it can be quicker to walk as well at peak times. if the destination doesnt fit their needsOr very often they are raising the fees (x1.5 / x2 times the normal fare). We are planning to stay in Como, is it easy enough to get a train from there on race day. In my case, was on the Parabolica curve. The length of the circuit is about 5.8 km long and 53 laps are driven during the GP. We then caught the black shuttle to the track for 5 return, each. Wish we had done that for the race, we could have spent some time in Monza. All weekend on just after the race? Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! Grandstand 6c is a good choice! I have tickets for 6B and want to be there early to see all other races as well. So, you have to take the z221 bus. We are in stand 5 Piscini and we have our car. Is there any ticket kiosk in milan or monza? As a guide, expect to pay around 8-10 per 100km. Sorry, but I guess you will have to buy when you arrive.