Going to Monza this year. Definitely recommended when compared to the food & beverage close to the stands 8a with higher prices and long queues. I have to mention that there was loads of rubbish everywhere and the toilets were disgusting. the online check in receipt with the QR code; Its an online check in procedure that you need to complete before attending this weekend. I am coming from the US and we are taking my Italian friends to the race. We was behind the grandstand for the majority of the race queuing for food and drink again but the main big Green beer sponsor also ran out of beer at this tent. We are considering staying in Varenna instead of Milan for the duration of the race. Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. Thank you very much for all the great advice on your site! So looking at the map can we drive to a car park on S.Maria area? 7 singular taps. Does grandstands have numbered seats or is it first come first serve? Just returned from Italy this week. Then 5 minutes again to the stands. We stay in Mercallo in Varese . 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. Enjoy! They will wait, watch (through fences etc) and listen to the race. You can complete it here: https://gpf1.cvespa.it/. Yes, trains do stop at Sesto San Giovanni en route from Milan Centrale to Monza. (Editor, thank you for this site and all your tips to get the best experience!). Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry Yes, Milan is closer and easier to get to the circuit than Bergamo. As for race morning, Id be looking to get there before 9am to beat the worst traffic. You can buy tickets from the station. Hi Jeff, the good news is that Grandstand 24 is very close to the main circuit entrance. Autodromo Nazionale Monza T his historic speed temple is one of the worlds great and fastests circuits. I think 9pm is too early for a flight from Bergamo. You should be fine with a train from Biassono-Lesmo, but be aware these trains are express on Sunday, straight to Milao Garibaldi. Some feedback on our experience last weekend. So, be warned that although there may be 90000+ ticket holders inside the circuit, there will be several thousand OUTSIDE getting in at the end. This will be our first time to Milan and the Grand Prix. I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. We will have a car to get around but also understand that a train ride might be even better, or trial and race days. Hi! Hi Neil, optimistically a taxi shouldnt be too expensive from Monza station to the circuit, its only a few km. On all 3 days the car park was barely half full. 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). What is the best way to travel by train ? Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. Best Price. . 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! I think the best option is to get the train in Milan and the the shuttle to the autodromo? having read the post and the comments section it seems to me both time- and cost-wise to risk coming by car. Im not sure how we would arrange a spot to get picked up after the race either. Yes that's correct, from Monza train station there are shuttle buses (the black line) running between the station and Monza park. Thank you for your good information. Get a later flight or even better, fly out on Monday morning. You will see the Black shuttle drops you off around 15 minutes walk from Parabolica or Vedano entrances, either of these are good. 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 ?.. The metro has four underground lines and trains run from 6am to midnight. This means less walking and should be a better arrival/departure from the track. Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! On the race day, there is a free train from Milan Central Train Station, but is very crowded. Andrew Do you know which drop-off point (accessible on that day) would be best to be as close as possible to gate A? Hi Becca, I have to be honest and say I really dont have good knowledge of the parking situation at Monza. 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. You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. Thank You What time is your flight? Coming from Monza station, you could take the Black shuttle bus but this will involve a lot of walking still. There are other collection points however, so check your booking. Hello, More info here. Search bus schedules and compare ticket prices with Busbud. On the rest of the weekend, I took black-line shuttle bus was. Do they have wheelchair service ? Also, are the car parks under surveillance? Can you buy open return tickets as online it looks like you need to book a specific time. Hi! Which parking spot is the best for our car? Can we expect ridiculous queues for shuttles and trains afterwards though ? The tolls themselves can take a bit of getting used to; remember to take the white lane/s to pay with cash or a credit card. However the regular hourly service on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo Parco runs every day (even Sunday). Where is the best parking area as close as possible as my wife cannot walk long distances easily. Try and get there earlier on Sunday though. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. Check the map here. Hello, does anyone know if we are able to take bikes into the monza circuit on race day? Best to take the train to Monza station on Sunday, it will be less walking (if you take the Black shuttle) than Lesmo. I am staying in Milano, close to station Certosa. we are thinking in use our car. 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. Which is the best option in your opinion? This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. I stay in Bergamo, does anyone know if there is a direct rail connection between Bergamo and Monza ? Whats the quickest/easiest way to get to Parabolica 23a from the central station? I have seen it is advised to buy a return ticket at the start of the day to avoid needing to queue at Monza on the way back. We followed the crowd, walked about 4 minutes to the Lesmo gate and the roar of the F2 V8s screaming by. Great site, informative with great info and tips. What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? More advice in our Trackside guide. Sorry, I dont know for sure. Hello! Hi Andrew, I see on the Monza website that Trenord tickets can be purchased online in advance. 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. Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? Then went to the inside of the track. 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).? What is our best choice to get from the train station in Milan to our seats? Tickets cost 5 return and can be purchased. 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,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 ?
Monza travel guide: How to get to Monza circuit for the Italian Grand Prix There is always a down side and that was queuing to get in on race day. I found the Italians were nothing but wonderful friendly people. we are 6 guys attending the race..:) we will arrive in Maipensa and departure from Bergamno. Hi, we are traveling to Monza next weekend. Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? Way too early for our flight at 19:15. Hello. We recommend buying your tickets from our partner Gootickets, who also supply F1 Tickets. we have tickets on Tribuna *B, variante esternaB. Your best bet is to park in one of the parks near the big P (Zona Parcheggi Comune di Monza). Will you not enjoy the race because you are stressing about missing your flight? Paddock Passses sound great, hope it works out for you entrances to the paddock are at either end of the Paddock (behind the pits) on the inside of the circuit. We grabbed a beer at the station hang out tent, then spent about 30 minutes waiting in line. Sorry but you need to read the post as its all spelled out there for you. Further advice about getting around in Milan can be found here, including the lowdown on taking taxis as well as information about the citys bike sharing scheme. It still took 40 minutes to go through security, and I was able to reach my seat in seconda variante for the last laps of the F3 sprint race. This is a camping area but has parking for 3000 cars. Very useful and helpful information provided here. Click here to download the Monza map Gates A, G & F: on the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. 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. 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. As a guide, expect to pay around 8-10 per 100km. Thanks for your help! After that, its a 15-20 minute walk to the inside of Parabolica underpass from Gate A or overpass from Gate G. Good luck and enjoy the Temple of Speed! Upon arrival to Monza station, a black shuttle bus service runs on the Fridays 07:30-20:00 . Hi whats the easiest way to get to Gate G using train. I feel like I am missing something if it is always recommended to take the black shuttle if youre in the 6b grandstand. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? I hope the following will be of help to others and is my observation of attending all 3 days (Fri Sun). I will be updating this post soon but this could be a good option for your seats. Hi..whats the best transport option if you have the seat in the Gradinate Traguardo T3? Yes you can buy open return tickets. How would you recommend getting to Grand Prix in Monza from Como. 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.