Grandstand 6c is a good choice! Hi Andrew thank you so much for this great website! Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. I found they were much of a muchness from both options. 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 . What time is your flight after the race? I forgot it! Im planning to go back this year, I love this place. Then 15 minute wait for the bus to the super crowded train station. Went to get water. There are also buses, and I think the Z221 bus stops right near your hotel and goes to Monza. I suppose that the logical thing is that I get the 10 ticket for the train+shuttle bus, right? Hi David, firstly the trains to Biassono Lesmo only run on race day. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don't need to be booked in advance. I just wish the train companies would put more trains on!! Thank you! I am really grateful for any help. Trains Como to Monza: Times, Prices and Tickets - Virail Good luck! They will wait, watch (through fences etc) and listen to the race. I dont know where you are staying, so cant comment if train to Monza station is best for you. All weekend on just after the race? Regarding going to Monza track on Thursday, I saw there is a bus Z221 from Monza station. Do you know if, with reduced capacity for next weeks GP, shuttle buses from Monza train station will be running at the same times as mentioned above? Is it too far and we shouldnt go? To arrive in 8A (prima variante) you can enter from Biassono or Costa Alta. It looks like driving through some mountain passes in Switzerland is a popular choice for getting to Monza from the UK (read more here). 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 ? 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. Hi Johan, you are in luck. A lot of info, Thanks. 2) I dont think you need to pre-book train tickets in advance. Otherwise Im sure its possible to find a well-rated shuttle service in Milan. Next time I would do exactly the same but stay at the circuit a bit longer. 35 minute queue for 1 tap. we have seats a 8a Esterna Prima VariantaA Hi Craig, please contact Gootickets. Practically, you wont be able to go to both. Hello Dror. 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. There were no known screens to even watch for GA tickets even in the fan zone. Return tickets cost 4.80. I will be coming from Venice by train. Hi Kaare, Google Maps says it will take around 40 mins on the motorway, but lets say around 1 hour. This is the entrance closest to the outside of the Parabolica corner. We are staying in Osio Sotto for the raceweekend. Hi, Hi there, this is guide is really helpful and really easy to understand. As for race morning, Id be looking to get there before 9am to beat the worst traffic. Lesmo station is really only good if you have tickets in the top part of the circuit, e.g. Better to book ticket now and get there earlier on race day! You have a special train ticket you can buy for 13 EUR return more info here. Hi Becca, I have to be honest and say I really dont have good knowledge of the parking situation at Monza. To Monza and shuttle bus, or too Biassano and walk to prima variante. All the entrance will be with unofficial salesman; be aware that sometimes tickets are not real and valid, so you not be able to go inside the track. I have a tickets for 26C, whats the best way to travel there ? For sure I wish I had arrived sooner at the train station, but couldnt for practical reasons. Thank you very much for all the great advice on your site! We plan to get there early so hopefully we avoid the peak times. Monza Circuit Experience MONZA E DELLA BRIANZA 23/03/2023 9:00 AM On the rest of the weekend, I took black-line shuttle bus was. As for the best entrance, you can check the circuit map here. If yes, from where can I purchase the tickets? any suggestions? Next time, Im renting a car. There are regular trains from Como San Giovanni to Monza, some taking as little as 30 mins. Its not hard to get to Milan for the Italian Grand Prix; the city is well connected by air, road and rail with the rest of Europe and beyond. Were in Praabolica so probably another 20 mins from Gate G i guess. This one official, near first corner is fully booked. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. 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. I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). Hi Ollie, I think 7pm is too early even if Linate is easier to get to than Malpensa. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. 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. Morning, we are staying right near Bruzzano station. I was just wondering how much up to date this info is? And how long will it take to get from Milan to the track in traffic? After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. my suggestion is to use the car, you are very far from the circuit, and with bus/train can be a nightmare (3 different trains to change). How long does it typically take to get from the central station in Milan to grandstand 6B? Which one I should buy? Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. Driving is my only option but I would like to have the parking worked out before I come. Sorry, but I guess you will have to buy when you arrive. If you mean your seats are in Grandstand 6, then its going to be approx 20 to the main gate (Gate A) and then another 20-30 mins to your seats. Yes, I think that is the best option. Best Regards Johan. We are staying in the Holiday Inn Milan Zara Nord (https://goo.gl/maps/QPFLmNevyqH2) and Im trying to work out the best way to get there over the 3 days. Its really a bit too early. Which is the best option in your opinion? Hi Jim, hope you have a great weekend at Monza. Thanks. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. 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. Click here for more information; its from 2016, but it should be very similar this year. Please read all the 8 parts of our guide and you will find lots of tips! Address 20900 Monza Italy Top routes from Monza Looking for more ideas? It took forever! Do they have wheelchair service ? For all other tickets, Monza train station will be better. Very useful! However, once in the grandstand they will sell you a bottle of drink with a lid for a small fortune. Is there any place with a view of the 2 Variante chicane with a GA ticket? I will stand on Inner Parabolica 23 stand. What is the Best option departuring from the AirPort? Get there early to reserve yourself a spot! We ll be travelling from Como area by car, which is the best car park to park our car at and get to the circuit? Need To Know: 2022 Italian Grand Prix - F1Destinations.com You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. 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. Im staying near MLP airport and hope to rely on the express to get to and from Milan and then to Monza. Hi 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 . Queued again for drinks and then food. Hi Chris, take the train from Milan to Monza, as per instructions on this page. Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. These are all good grandstands, but if I had to choose, I would take 8b. Also got seats on grandstand 6c. Do you think it will be practical to visit both? 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. Just to say that weve been staying in Bergamo for the Italian GP for a few years now. 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. Hello! I`ve never been to an F1 race before and would like to make the most of it even though sitting in the greens. We received instructions from the staff at the Hilton for the race, and it worked out great. Also can you bring a rucksack. 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. I have mobile tickets already downloaded to my phone, will these be sufficient to get into the track or do I need to find a ticket office? Yes, trains do stop at Sesto San Giovanni en route from Milan Centrale 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? please some advice for beginners. Read that staying in Bergamo was a good alternative to staying in Milan, cost and transportation wise. Hello, dont you know when the parking tickets will be available to buy? In my case, was on the Parabolica curve. we are thinking in use our car. I guess they run a bit later on Sunday, but probably not much beyond 7pm. The benefit of a taxi is that you can get dropped off closer to the circuit. 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). if the destination doesnt fit their needsOr very often they are raising the fees (x1.5 / x2 times the normal fare). Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. Will we get off at the end of the black line and then walk? I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. and what can you take with you in your back, what is allowd on the circuit. Sounds good! Enjoy! . 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. Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. (Brown area, but very busy during this last years). You have to buy tickets, I think they are about 4-5 EUR return. Thanks for all the information. There was about 7 around the circuit according to the map. Is there a direct conection between the airport and the circuit on sunday (Race day)? 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. But the atmosphere makes up for this! That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. :). Hi there! What will be the best parking spot to get to entrance E? It is also possible to take bus 100 to the circuit! Hi! Autodromo Nazionale Monza - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go Other days should be fine. Hello. Also I can see on Sunday it may be better to go to Lesmo station from Milan but can you come back to Milan from here and would it be less busy? 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. More info here. Just to say the two links, http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Best to go through Germany or Belgium as different planners suggest different routes. Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. Buy a ticket from the driver, about 2 EUR I guess. So, you have to take the z221 bus. Sorry Gregory, I dont know how to get from Saronno to Monza, I suggest asking at your hotel for directions. Hi there, Hi, i will arrive at the Milan AirPort (MPX) at 09:45. Just a little confused how it works. tl;dr strange rules ie no power banks / incredible lack of availability to water / tokens in exchange for money, Thanks to this site for all previous advice :), Thanks for your review Adam. great website and article. Are there any shops in monza for shopping? Thanks for the whole F1 Destinations website, it truly is incredible when trying to plan going to an f1 race. about public transportation there is a new train-line connecting Saronno to Monza (Saronno Albairate). Will travel by car from Bergamo, with ticket booked in 26C grandstand. It was only a 4 carriage train. Timetable opens at 8.45 on Friday, do you think it is wise to come even before that? .? 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. I have a question about taxi to Bergamo airport after the race. Were in the same boat. Could you please advise of the best way to get to the race? We parked our bikes close to Ingresso C and after some queuing entered the circuit area. Can you be 100% sure you will get a cab from the circuit and would it be too early to book the flight at 21:00?. 8 EUROS FOR A 400ml HEINEKEN THAT ISNT EVEN POURED PROPERLY!!!!! On this page it says if you take the black shuttles you get dropped off about a 20 min walk to the entrance near the Parabolica. Hello. Thanks, I am going to Monza for the first time.planning to travel by car from Como. Hey, we are staying in Cornaredo. I recommend train rather than taxi or driving yourself. Approximately 20-30 minute walk after getting off the bus to get to your seats at Parabolica, but the park is nice for walking! You could use the public bus arriving to Biassono (here one of the lines http://monzabrianza.autoguidovie.it/it/l/orario-monza-brianza/index). We took a illegal power bank in as the bag searches were very light, just a peek in. 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).? Visiting Monza circuit on non-race days - Tripadvisor You dont want to be lining up for tickets at peak times if you can avoid it. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. We reached the gate in just over 15 mins. I have that pic on my 500PX account. Hi whats the easiest way to get to Gate G using train. I looked at maps on my phone, and noticed that there is Arcore train station less than 3 kms from the Lesmo exit. 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 Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. Were staying in Varenna and only attending Sunday, so was curious if you had any specific advice for folks coming from that direction via train who are avoiding Milan altogether. Hi, the weekend is coming and ansious I wait. The level of security has destroyed Monza as a venue. Just follow the crowds! We are staying in Como for the 2018 Monza GP and will be travelling down by train each day. Hi Andrew Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Best gate for grandstand 21A would be Gate G see the map here. In short, I do think its worth the money for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a Grand Prix. Hello, Many thanks for this website. But I guess we will have to wait until a few weeks before the race before the details of shuttle buses are confirmed. Unless you have a deep pocket!!! Both involve a lot of walking. This link takes you to parkforfun and they said they are not running it for Monza that it is an old link. We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. Depends where you park, but Gate E is convenient. If you have hired a car, make sure youve purchased the most comprehensive insurance. The trains run regularly and seem to be on time. 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). You wont be able to drive on roads close to the circuit itself on race weekend due to traffic restrictions, but there are plenty of parking areas dotted around Monza park. Looks like the same travel time for trains from Varenna Monza as Milan Monza is this something you think would work? I am not sure why did I have to spent the money for the torture. We are staying near to Milan Centrale station and have tickets for Parabolica. my opinion, Sunday. The circuit doesnt seem to have a person just an automated telephone. You cannot buy in advance, only on the day. I want to be right on the finish line to be able to go onto the track first for the celebration! I studied your Italian Guide so I was prepared for everything including the metro, trains and walk to circuit. You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); var onloadSibCallback = function () { Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. Journey Duration. As for other tips, I recommend you visit Ostello Costa Alta, which is really close to your grandstand. Great website, many thanks for all the usefull information. Also would a taxi be extortionate given its race day too. Milan ( near Centrale train station) to track. Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you . But, having seen Ferrari/Tifosi mania over the years (which is great to see btw), just one word of warning this year. Only going on Sunday. we have general admission tickets for the sunday. We dont always stay to the end of a GP because of the hoards of crowds but do think Monza will be special at the end. Also, just looking on an EU train booking app it says the trains are all sold out for the GP weekend. Cz Wojciech, yes theres been some horror stories around the fan experience at the last few races at Monza. You better finish reading my post. Id prefer to stay somewhere with facilities for the weekend (showers and loos). Weve been looking on TrainLine? Driving is also worth considering, but the local traffic can get pretty bad on race weekend. Contact Details Phone +39 02 7249 4494 . It can be slow leaving the track after the race, and there could be delays for the shuttle/train. Hi! You can buy your ticket when you get on the shuttle and you will be given a coloured wristband to wear for your return journey. Hi Jerry, best idea is to take the train to Monza train station, then the Black shuttle bus and walk. official spaces for motorcycles are not available as far as I know, but you can pay for parking to be safe (many spots available), or just park it as close as you can arrive to your entrance, maybe better in a visible area to avoid unexpected findings at the evening (during the gp theft are higher in some areas). I am first time travelling to Milano and Monza this weekend. I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. Is there a car service you know of/would recommend? 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. 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. 2) With local roads closed is there sufficient signage and guidance to find your way or does it need extensive planning? 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. since the shuttle bus says that works over fri-sat-sun? Hi Despina, I will be updating this page very soon! Which train should we take and where to get out. Hi Ryan. quite a long road from Mezzegra to Monza GP, but very nice to stay on lake! There is a cafe, toilets, souvenir shop and a museum on Ayrton . Im traveling from Bergamo and my intention at the moment is to take the train to Monza and then the shuttle. Hi Tomi! Do you have any advice? What is the best way to go to the circuit? Any help would be of great use! I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. Hi Derek, thanks for the compliments! In any case expect me to elaborate on our experience in September! Im considering buying tickets for 6B or 8A for Fri-Sun. Thanks a lot! Do you have any update regarding transportation? Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. The gates at Lesmo/Biassono are generally a better place to enter, as less fans than at the other end of the circuit. Im a bit confused about the black line shuttle bus. Get the airport train from Malpensa to Milano Porto Garibaldi, then a second train from there to Monza (or Biassono on Sunday). 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. We are sitting at 8A First Variante. Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? As a guide, expect to pay around 8-10 per 100km. I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. 2. I managed to get weekend tickets for myself and my wife, but well be bringing our 11 month old baby with us. You should be fine with a train from Biassono-Lesmo, but be aware these trains are express on Sunday, straight to Milao Garibaldi. On Saturday we would prefer to take train to the circuit. Thanks! We are going to Monza this year to support Max and have tickets for grandstand 8b. Thank you again for your help. The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? $ 3.90. Thanks for your help! For parking, more info in Getting There & Around. 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. You can insert via DellOlmo Biassono i.e. More info here: http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Heres the map you need: http://www.monzanet.it/get/3029/2239/mappa%20completa%20+%20legenda%20parcheggi%20+%20tribune%202014.pdf.