Same as rest of Italian public system as well. Hi Harry, check the maps we just uploaded to this page. Id still leave as soon as the races finishes however, and skip the podium ceremony. 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. Thanks for the write up Mel and Richard! We are staying in Osio Sotto for the raceweekend. We are staying in Pero just outside of Milano and have tickets for grandstand 10(seconda variante). Thanks for all your hard work. By train. A lot has changed on the circuit in the meantime, of course, but one thing has definitely stuck : Monza is all about speed. You should also exercise caution with your belongings, as pickpockets are active and love big crowds. I am going to Monza this year and was wondering what would be the best time to get to the circuit, to avoid the long queues and so on. Hi Alex, there are no specific motorbike parking areas at Monza. 1)How long after qualifying or the race do you recommend staying to avoid crowds? about public transportation there is a new train-line connecting Saronno to Monza (Saronno Albairate). Have 3 day GA tickets and like to wander around circuits. The line was so long on the road along the track (Via Parco), that by the time I had reached the beginning of the line, it was 8.30am, on the area above curva grande. It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. Id probably drive on Friday and maybe Saturday, then take the train on Sunday when theres more people/traffic. Thank you very much for the article and tips! I have a few questions and was wondering if you could help. Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. So, you have to take the z221 bus. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? Hi Omri, you can actually take the train from Lake Como to Monza. . The next day, in the rain, we took the external route from the Biassono station, walked the outside wall for 25 minutes to reach the Via Parco entrance, then 5 minutes to the grandstand. Thanks! Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? Thanks! Which one I should buy? Thank you! Try to ask when purchasing. You can park in Vedano al Lambro, between via Montegrappa or via Grandi, there are some parks available (arrive early to avoid traffic and to find spots for the car). The best idea, in my opinion, would be to get a taxi to drop you off next to the front entrance (I think taxis can do this, but not 100% sure). I want to camp is it better to try and camp in Milan rather than further out? Nothing else is scheduled for Thursday, sorry. Search trenord relax fun monza gp train bus on Google to find the link. Thank you for your good information. 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). Can i just show up Sunday around 11 am, park my car and buy a ticket on any, all of the entrance gates? It is basically the station before Monza when going towards Milan, and there are regular trains coming from Lecco or Bergamo. Just to say the two links, http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Milan has an efficient Metro system. Wish we had done that for the race, we could have spent some time in Monza. Be some time before we are back. Will the shuttle buses be running from the stations in 2022? Enjoy the race. You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. Monza has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit, with 1980 being the only season that the track didn't appear on the schedule. If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me. ticket. Do you know if there is any specific bike parking areas close to the circuit? Check the map here. Does grandstands have numbered seats or is it first come first serve? Honestly, its been a while since I was in GA at Monza. The approach to Parabolica is good, inside the circuit. Thank you again for your help. My doubt is to stay in Milan or Bergamo/Verona. Do you know, with half capacity this year, if shuttle buses are running at the same times as mentioned above? We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. Thanks for always commenting and answering so many questions on this site! 1) in Biassono, if you arrive quite early you can find some spots and the entrance is Santa Maria delle Selve. Good luck with the drive and have a great weekend in Monza. What is your advice taking our flight into consideration? For sure I wish I had arrived sooner at the train station, but couldnt for practical reasons. The registration in English doesnt even work! If you need any info on either the city or the trains just let me know. having read the post and the comments section it seems to me both time- and cost-wise to risk coming by car. Thanks and sorry for the slow reply! With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! What is the best way to get there from San Giovanni train station as Im trying to avoid the long walk from Monza train station to the track as I know shuttles wont be running on the thursday? 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. Join our Facebook Group for fans attending the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The drive is less than 30 minutes. does anyone have any recommendations on routs or places to stay along the way?? If its not when are you planing to update it? 1) Saturday should be fine. Hi Vykye, I was lucky enough to take the F1 Experiences paddock tour at the recent Malaysia GP. Do you know if there is a place to leave luggage at the track or in Monza train station. I think the best option is to get the train in Milan and the the shuttle to the autodromo? Monza train station is in Monza town centre, about 6.6 km from the track. I think train back to the center of Milan, followed by Uber to the airport would be the best. Takes 8 mins. Hi! 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. Monza's history began shortly after the First World War, when the Italian motor industry was undergoing its first great ascendancy. and when you were at Monza Grand Prix was it possible to get a taxi to and from there? Myself and my son are now all set to attend from Thursday till Monday. Hi there I have tickets for Monza this year but ideally need to get a 19:40 flight back from Linate airport afterwards. Have seats in grandstand 8 and was thinking of driving or catching the bus from Lecco and then a train from Lecco go Monza. we have hired a car and need to travel in from Lecco each day Entrances A and B are indeed best for Grandstand 8b. The Biassono method is less popular and youll be doing more walking in the forest. After the race, Id try and wait up to 2 hours to let the crowds die down. Second best option is to take the train, but that will take close to 2 hours. 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. I am thinking of going to the race, I would land at 12h30 at Linate and race starts at 15h00. We parked our bikes close to Ingresso C and after some queuing entered the circuit area. You can buy tickets from the machine on the station, one way was 2.20 euros. Actually you can buy shuttle bus tickets in advance on the Trenord website, only if combined with a return train trip Milan to Monza, for 10 euros per day: Integrated return ticket valid on trains from all stations in Milan to Monza FS and on the bus/shuttle of the Black Line between Monza FS and the Monza Racetrack (Gate G Entrance) Question; Do trains only leave from the 3 biggist trainstations in Milano or do they also stop at Milano Greco Pirelli. You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). My thoughts from reading the comments are to both arrive and depart the track via the Biassono-Lesmo station and walk from there to avoid the larger crush at the main station. What is the best route to get to the track and most practical gate? More info on our Accommodation page for Italy. Is this too early? Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. Thank you very much for your dedication Andrew! Just a quick question about parking is it recommended that you buy parking tickets online for Monza or can you buy at the gate? 2022 marks 100 years since the circuit opened and there will be a number of special events to celebrate the circuit's centenary year. Even on the metro when we had the wrong tickets, he totally helped us along. I dont recommend booking flights so early after the grand prix, but you still should be fine. Hello thank you for your information. We will visit Monza and we have tickets for the 21c. It was the easiest car journey to any Grand Prix I have attended. Enjoy! Hi Amanda & Andy, Im not sure there is an easier way to pre-book parking tickets. Just so you know. Milan is connected with many large cities in neighboring European countries including France, Spain, Austria and Germany. We are going to Monza for this years race, seats in Grandstand 21A. I was just wondering how much up to date this info is? Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. As a first time visitor, I cant help be sense Italy is struggling with its economy, so when you walk up from train platform, there are about 15-20 metro police waiting to check your to metro. Im based in Vedano, very close to the main entrance of the circuit, contact me if you need support. 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. Hi Sue, I think the only time you can walk around the circuit itself is after the race finishes on Sunday. The circuit is easily reachable by bus from the train station (in italin it's called FS on the maps). If we have a voucher and need to pick up tickets, which Entrance do we need to go to on the map for this. Hi, Im looking to visit Monza for the GP this Sept. Is this the black shuttle bus ? You are only allowed to take small plastic bottles of drink in, but the lid will be taken away from you. We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. and Just follow the crowds! hello, me and my friend first time going to f1 grand prix, decided go to Italy (Ferrari in our blood ). Yes you can buy open return tickets. There is plenty of parking at the Monza racing circuit, but you will need to buy a parking permit and these are not cheap. Do I just print the tickets with the QR code and scan them somewhere when boarding the train/bus, or do I need to collect actual tickets at the station? More information is on the ATM website. Going to Monza station and taking the black line shuttle is your best bet for this grandstand (youll have a 20 minute walk to enter the circuit and then another 20 minute walk to your grandstand). It can be a good idea to stay at the circuit a little longer and avoid the peak crowds. And if you bought from some other ticket company (like F1.com), I think the entrance where you collect your tickets is Vedano, which is close to Mirabello, but the main circuit entrance with entry sign etc. Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. Question is, I know that the more expensive tickets are usually the most popular or best seats, but i am wondering from your opinion, which seating would give the best viewing of the track please ? The fist day, we followed instructions and took the S7 train which stops at the Biassono station. I would take the train to Monza station and then hop on the local 221 bus (not the shuttle) to get you very close to entrance B and the 8a grandstand. You need a train for either Monza station (followed by black shuttle) or Biassono-Lesmo (just a walk). Please advise us for how to travel by car or bus/train we leave from Holland in 10 hours by car . But in general, if you are going on Friday or Saturday you can check the views. Thanks. 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? It is a goldmine of useful information. The best price for this journey is $ 3.80. Darren. Monaco Monte Carlo train station is located in the heart of Monaco, at Pont Sainte-Devote. The amount of English spoken made me feel like I was more in New York than Milan. In my opinion, the longer train journey (and 0.40 difference in fare) is quickly compensated by avoiding the crowd taking shuttle buses at Monza (and bad traffic), and the twenty minute walk to the main gate. Hi Paul. The trains run regularly and seem to be on time. From there, we walked the infields along the Serraglio straight and finally made the infield cross over. 2. Ascari or Seconde Variante. It seems to be getting close. Well back at the apartment now in Milan and had some time to reflect on this weekend. Do the shuttles from Monza station operate throughout the GP weekend, Friday 7,30/20,00 You can buy tickets from the station. You dont need to arrive that early on Friday and Saturday, as there is less people on these days (say 9-10am?). :). Not sure when gates open, but aim to get there around 8-9am to beat most of the crowds. The fanzone was supposed to be open on Thursday, but doesnt look like it will be now. From my research, I think I want to watch qualifying etc. Just returned from Italy this week. It stops nearby at 11:45 PM. There is always a down side and that was queuing to get in on race day. Feel free to contact me for suggestions / help (a.ste@me.com), Great website really helpful. I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. 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 ? any suggestions? Headed back as it was full around the top of the track straight before parabolica on the hill. thanks for the info Jerome, I will update the post soon. My seats are in 8A. Hello. If you are parking near Biassono (to the west) then you need to walk to the circuit. Think twice before you visit as it may turn your vacation into a such an unpleasant waste of time. or do you suggest another entrance :). Sorry, but I guess you will have to buy when you arrive. Hi Andrew, . Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry Probably the parking tickets will be available less than 3 months before the race. Is there a car service you know of/would recommend? HI, can anyone provide any information about camping near track? which is the best car park to book please? Thanks! If you are planning on taking M1 metro from Milan( less transfer and faster) to sesto station then transfer z221 bus to the tracks. We then caught the black shuttle to the track for 5 return, each. 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).? I used this web site to research my first trip to Monza this last weekend, thank you for all the helpful information. grecaptcha.render(el, { Monza Train Station is a popular GoOpti bus station in Monza. Also we are travelling from Milan, will take the train so any advice would be awesome. I have a plane to catch on the evening so I hope to get a taxi from the track to the airport. The tickets from Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi should actually include the shuttle bus tickets at the other end. Thanks. Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit for the race (14:00). There are other collection points however, so check your booking. We stay in Mercallo in Varese . It depends only how far are you based from the Saronno train station. Take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay as you leave. It certainly paid to not choose the obvious route if arriving by car. Im not sure how we would arrange a spot to get picked up after the race either. And avoiding the Black shuttle on race day is probably going to save you time and hassle, as it will be very popular/crowded. However we have heard two reports last night which have potentially big problems for us. The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? it will be quite difficult, and please note that the taxi drivers are refusing the clients (incredible!) Yes, it will be a walk from there to 21D and 8B, but its a nice walk in one of Europes largest city parks. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. The on-track schedule is in the Trackside post. Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you . I thought this may be the case. 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. More info here. Compare with a great and organized F1 race in Japan, this has to be to worst F1 experience. I think you can take the risk of driving and parking, but its always a good idea to try to avoid peak times arriving and leaving. You dont need a ticket for such a small baby. Youll have no trouble getting a train to Venice after the race, but dont book it to leave too early (not before 9pm). Approximately 20-30 minute walk after getting off the bus to get to your seats at Parabolica, but the park is nice for walking! WHERE TO PARK During the ITALIAN GRAND PRIX it is not possible to access the racetrack with private cars and motorbikes . Enjoy! Estimated driving times to Imola from major regional cities: Bologna: 40 minutes (40km) The Z221 will also take you back to Monza station from the opposite side of the road you get off on. Its a good escape from the track, they have food and live music. Hi Ellen, 8b is a good grandstand choice! We then cycled North through the beautiful park towards the circuit. Thank you! What do you think is the best route in? Hi Stefano. Hi Frank, quite difficult to do..only the entrance in Vedano al Lambro has the official booth. Afternoon, We are going to the Grand prix this year and staying near Malpensa Airport, what is the best way to get to and from the circuit? Any other suggestions for entry gates, journeys to/from and planning of the race-day? VILLA REALE TENNIS 1.28 km. Id drive to the track, but maybe take the train on race day when the traffic will be much heavier. 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. Have a great weekend! 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. Whats the best way to get from Monza train station to the closest gate ( gate C I believe)? Are there any shops in monza for shopping? great website and article. Thanks mate Hi Toni, thanks! Hello, The downside is that this involves a lot of walking; 20-30 minutes from the shuttle drop-off points to the circuit entrances, plus anywherefrom 10-40 minutes to get to your seat inside the circuit. Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. 2. Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. Hi, I hope this helps: I managed to get around it access that site via your mobile device! It took forever! I wont be getting tix until a few days before. Were staying in Parma. Great website love it. With all your knowledge and experience, do you think we will be able to make our flight at Milan Malpensa at 20h40, given the busy roads around the track? It was around 1030/11 and getting warm. 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. Thanks for your help! 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. Also this website provides far better information than any of the staff at the track! Three shuttle bus lines service the circuit. Second, it will be a long walk from the stop to your seats (at least 30-40 mins I think). We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? Thanks for all the info Ive followed your advise in buying tickets (6c) and very much looking forward to Monza 18! Thanks for this website, the information is very useful. Also silly question but what are general facilities like at the track, ie female toilets, food? Will you make it on time? Hi Andrew! Ill be driving to Monza from Milan for the first time this year. also going to the Grand Prix on Sunday. 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. Copyright 2023 F1Destinations.com | All rights reserved, Reserve accommodation for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix on September 1-3. Museo Storico Alfa Romeo. The metro has four underground lines and trains run from 6am to midnight. 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? It will save you having to walk back to Sesto San Giovanni. http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en, http://www.monzanet.it/get/3029/2239/mappa%20completa%20+%20legenda%20parcheggi%20+%20tribune%202014.pdf, https://f1destinations.com/trackside-italian-f1-grand-prix/, https://f1destinations.com/where-to-meet-f1-stars-monza-italian-grand-prix/, http://monzabrianza.autoguidovie.it/it/l/orario-monza-brianza/index, join our group for fans going to the race. Thanks for the info in this site. I dont know much about the train dispute, sorry. Taking the train to the circuit is a better idea. However, once in the grandstand they will sell you a bottle of drink with a lid for a small fortune. Thank You, Yes, you should be fine! Most of foreign visitors get fined 36.50 euro per person when using metro pass including myself and a friend because this stop is outside of Milan metro system. Does anyone have the correct website to buy prepaid parking? But I cannot guarantee that all the gate staff will have the same opinion. Hello, very useful page, thank you. More info here. Can you walk around the circuit on the Saturday, like you can at Silverstone? thanks in advance, Karen. 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.