we are 6 guys attending the race..:) we will arrive in Maipensa and departure from Bergamno. Hi Andrew thank you so much for this great website! We are flying out of Malpensa the evening after the Grand Prix and want to know if it will be easier to take the train back to Como and then drive to the airport or to take the train from Monza to Milan and on to the Malpensa. Also could I kindly ask you to comment whether there is anything to do on Thursday, like autograph session? We remember sharing wine, proscioutto, fresh baked bread and banter with the Tifosi at Della Roggia. 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. Hello, some advice please. Came back as late as possible and keep calm. Everything you need to know about Monza circuit | P1 Travel Then you have to walk into the park for Parabolica (easy to find). After you arrive, you need to enter at Gate A or Gate G. (Check the map here). Hi Jeff, the good news is that Grandstand 24 is very close to the main circuit entrance. Check the map and buy parking tickets here. The registration in English doesnt even work! Golf carts ? 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. This is an estimate, I cant remember exactly, but its some distance. I can suggest you to arrive in Biassono ingresso S.Maria alle Selve (or ingresso Vedano al Lambro). My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? It seems they dont sell them yet, but I am not sure. This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. How to reach us - Autodromo Nazionale Monza You can buy a 10 return ticket for travel from any station in Milan to Monza Station on race weekend that also includes a return ticket for the Black Shuttle. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. 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. The benefit of a taxi is that you can get dropped off closer to the circuit. I stay in Bergamo, does anyone know if there is a direct rail connection between Bergamo and Monza ? The majority of toll exits are automated, but an English option is available and its not too difficult to work out. There were no known screens to even watch for GA tickets even in the fan zone. (Brown area, but very busy during this last years). After the race, I joined the track invasion from parabolica, and walked on the track through the main straight until the Lesmo exit again. 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. in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). I looked at maps on my phone, and noticed that there is Arcore train station less than 3 kms from the Lesmo exit. In my opinion, your flight is really departing too early. Monza travel guide: How to get to Monza circuit for the Italian Grand Prix I want to be right on the finish line to be able to go onto the track first for the celebration! Four of us are off to Milan for the first time on 1st September, staying at LaGare Hotel, close to Stazione Centrale. 7 singular taps. Hi! Best Regards Johan. Hi, the weekend is coming and ansious I wait. I dspent a lot of time researching online, and tried it out today. Is there a direct conection between the airport and the circuit on sunday (Race day)? Great website, many thanks for all the usefull information. Many thanks for this website. Then the token system, watering stations, queues.. Oof. Enjoy! I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. Were set to go tomorrow, Sunday have you a suggestion for a best spot for general admission tickets viewing? what would you recomend for transportation..car or we are stsying in a hotel in Milano. 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. According to google, transport to the city is limited on Sunday. What time is your flight after the race? 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. The 20 minutes walk to Monza park from the black busline is a little optimistic. Ill likely have a hire car which I will need to park somewhere as Im in the area for a couple of weeks. Also can you bring a rucksack. We went to Monza last weekend for the first time ever. You dont need a ticket for such a small baby. Got the train from Milan, then walked roughly 60/90 mins to the circuit. And we would definitely go again. This service also stops at Monza, and someone coming from further afield (like Como) could catch it there too. Autodromo Nazionale Monza - Motorsport Guides Seems to be a train direct from Como then hoping for shuttle buses. Or does it matter if we go to north east etc. Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. Hi Diane, are you going the whole weekend? This link takes you to parkforfun and they said they are not running it for Monza that it is an old link. You have to buy tickets, I think they are about 4-5 EUR return. Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. 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. You could use the public bus arriving to Biassono (here one of the lines http://monzabrianza.autoguidovie.it/it/l/orario-monza-brianza/index). . Take it monza station would be easier to use, thanks in advance. 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? Upon arrival to Monza station, a black shuttle bus service runs on the Fridays 07:30-20:00 . Which is the best option in your opinion? I dont think the service offers wheelchair service or Golf carts (there are grandstands for disable people however), Be prepared that it is not the best organized Gand Prix. 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 notice the train schedule has the earliest departure at 8:55 am.GP 3 is on the track at 9:00am, will I have to take the train and shuttle from Garibaldi instead for an early arrival? Thank you again. We have a flight at 7pm from Linate Airport is that too early? 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. Its on the inside of the circuit, so a little further from most gates. On saturday we missed a train and we had to wait fot 2 hours for the next one. Hi Vykye, I was lucky enough to take the F1 Experiences paddock tour at the recent Malaysia GP. The Black and Blue shuttles operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the Purple shuttle only operates on Saturday and Sunday. I was checking the trenord website earlier, and it seems that its now possible to stop at Biassono-Lesmo station everyday unlike Sunday only in the past, for only 2.80 one way from Milano Porta Garibaldi. This year will be our 7th trip to Monza over the last 20 odd years, and as you probably guessed, it is our favourite circuit for so many different reasons. We are going to Monza for this years race, seats in Grandstand 21A. Thanks for always commenting and answering so many questions on this site! Also we are travelling from Milan, will take the train so any advice would be awesome. 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. Hi Charlie, Bergamo is a great city in its own right, and a good base for the Italian GP. Just confirming what Andrew has said. Dont forget that there are now some small grandstands (GF10-13) on the inside of Parabolica. Many thanks for your help. Hi Toni, the info on Google Maps should be correct! Well back at the apartment now in Milan and had some time to reflect on this weekend. Thanks! Wrong! This will be the first time we will go to Milan and to f1. If you can then I think I will just buy at the station each morning. Compare with a great and organized F1 race in Japan, this has to be to worst F1 experience. Lesmo station is really only good if you have tickets in the top part of the circuit, e.g. As for race morning, Id be looking to get there before 9am to beat the worst traffic. Heres the map with the gates and also the drop off point for the shuttle. Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? If the race starts at 3:00 on Saturday, what time to you recommend we get to the circuit? It's called Monza Circuit, but the two main gates, are not in Monza. And also your opinion on the best value for money as well please? 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). My friend and I are coming from Bergamo and have tickets to 8A. More information is on the ATM website. Just a little confused how it works. I am staying in Milano, close to station Certosa. The pick up point for taxis is located at Via Cesana and Villa in Biassono (near the gas station). Do you think it will be practical to visit both? 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. Probably yes. We tickets in Tribuna Centrale Fila M Posto 84 for Sunday only. And how long will it take to get from Milan to the track in traffic? And yes, you purchase the Black line tickets at the station. I would ask your hotel if you are staying in one. How was your experience to the race and how did 6B look like? Thanks for your help! The fanzone was supposed to be open on Thursday, but doesnt look like it will be now. How things have changed. I studied your Italian Guide so I was prepared for everything including the metro, trains and walk to circuit. Lots of support races are happening on Sunday morning if you want to watch those. Sorry Gregory, I dont know how to get from Saronno to Monza, I suggest asking at your hotel for directions. Pitlane walk on Thursday should be open from 4-7pm, more in Trackside: https://f1destinations.com/trackside-italian-f1-grand-prix/ Also, if you are keen to get drivers autographs, the exit of the paddock is a good place to hang out, more info here: https://f1destinations.com/where-to-meet-f1-stars-monza-italian-grand-prix/ Or would it be best to take a taxi to milan central and train to monza? 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. Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? I dont have specific recommendations. Ive checked the Italian verison of the site where their phrasing correctly states this promotion is valid for 9-10-11 september: That all said I was looking at tickets in 24 I wanted to find out from you if you have any advice on The best service to use (cost not important) to lesson the walk ? I have General Admission ticket for Saturday. Thank for all the info on this site. Hi Oliver, thanks for the compliment. We stay at Novotel Milano Nord (Zone Ca Granda). Many thanks for your reassuring reply. Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. We are staying in central Milan and have tickets in Alta Velocita C (6c). I have seen the 10 offer but it is only valid for September 9-10, is that right? We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? Must say this site is excellent so thank you for all your hard work. Click here for more info on wheelchair/disabled access at Monza. Not helpful if you were planning on taking 4 or 5 bottles in to get you through the day. My seats are in 8A. The fist day, we followed instructions and took the S7 train which stops at the Biassono station. There is then a free shuttle bus service from Monza Station to the race track. If anything I found Biassono slightly quicker. Hello 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. Ask a fellow passenger or have Google Maps open on your smartphone. 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? Hi Sue, I think the only time you can walk around the circuit itself is after the race finishes on Sunday. This has to be the worst, notwhithstanding the race. I am planning on coming to the pit walk on thursday. Then get the Black shuttle bus from the train station to the circuit. You better finish reading my post. Monza Train Station | The F1 Spectator From here there are a number of ways to continue to the circuit which are listed below. We purchased through F1.com and picked up the tickets this morning at Gate A. Trains will depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo, without intermediate stops either outward or return. Just returned from Italy this week. thanks for the info Jerome, I will update the post soon. THANK YOU! Milano Centrale Station to Italian F1 Grand Prix, Monza - 5 - Rome2rio Is there any chance the train/shuttle service from Milan to Monza will still be running on the Friday? More information here. Need To Know: 2022 Italian Grand Prix - F1Destinations.com 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. 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). Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around 2. Three shuttle bus lines service the circuit. 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. I really thought the offer would be valid for all three days. Up to you what time you arrive at the circuit. Try to ask when purchasing. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. Is this the black shuttle bus ? Great info for getting to and from the track! Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. Very useful! We plan to get there early so hopefully we avoid the peak times. As for local bus, just buy your ticket on board. Ive recommended a few spots in our Tickets guide. We will arrive thursday and we want to go to the race on saturday and sunday. The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Its very helpful in planning out a trip to a F1 race! Same as rest of Italian public system as well. 2022 marks 100 years since the circuit opened and there will be a number of special events to celebrate the circuit's centenary year. I would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful info. Its a good escape from the track, they have food and live music. Also got seats on grandstand 6c. Hi Andrew The grandfather is a huge fan of F1 and this was his birthday present. Are those metro/bus lines correct? On Saturday morning, I boarded the hourly train from Porta Garibaldi to Biassono-Lesmo at 9.17am. I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. Thanks so much! Which transfer to take? This is a really useful website very informative! More info here. I suppose that the logical thing is that I get the 10 ticket for the train+shuttle bus, right? 2023 Italian Grand Prix Travel Guide - F1 Experiences Maybe see you at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival this December! Strange, really, but it worked for me then. Hi, i will arrive at the Milan AirPort (MPX) at 09:45. Then from Monza you can use the guideline here above. Good luck with it! I dont think the circuit provides transport inside for disable fans, sorry. Wondering how to get to the circuit on Thursday? There was about 7 around the circuit according to the map. Im planning to go back this year, I love this place. 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? 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. Hey, great guide! Please note that express trains (which only take 23 minutes) only run on race day. Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. Nothing else is scheduled for Thursday, sorry. Which parking spot is the best for our car? Only thing with the bus is knowing where to ask the ticket for and recognising where to get off. Buy a ticket from the driver, about 2 EUR I guess. . Despite this we had an amazing day, the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very friendly and helpful. The train certainly seems the best bet but would you suggest getting off at Monza or Lesmo on Sunday? To arrive in 8A (prima variante) you can enter from Biassono or Costa Alta. Autodromo di Monza 2022 F1 Track Profile I PlanetF1 If you have hired a car, make sure youve purchased the most comprehensive insurance. 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. Question; Do trains only leave from the 3 biggist trainstations in Milano or do they also stop at Milano Greco Pirelli. Reading above you seem to suggest just buying return tickets each morning is best, what I cant work out is can you buy an open return as online you have to select a return time and for obvious reason we wont know the exact time? 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 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. I have tickets for 6B and want to be there early to see all other races as well. The buses cost 4 euro for a return ticket and . Also silly question but what are general facilities like at the track, ie female toilets, food? 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).? Very useful and helpful information provided here. Way too early for our flight at 19:15. 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. Sadly, I dont think we can necessarily expect an improved organization this year, because Italy:) Can i just show up Sunday around 11 am, park my car and buy a ticket on any, all of the entrance gates? I think it will still be quicker than getting out in a car after the race. 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. Hello, There is a second train station to the north of the circuit, that is operational on race weekend. #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 Im planning for 2022. When I was on Monza in 2010, there was camping near Lesmo corner, but now there is no official map or information on official website about it. I know they didnt in 2021 and have been waiting for a thumbs up . With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! Monza Train Station: Monza bus station for GoOpti | Busbud Of course, this will be affected/determined by Ferrari Q performance on Saturday. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. We have general admissions tickets and are hoping to get seats near the inside of parabolica. We travel by train on each of the days. It is possible to travel from Como to Monza by Train for as little as $ 3.80 or as much as $ 16.73. We are a group of 4 and have tickets to 8a Esterna Prima Variante A. Especially after the race when you could walk from the opened race track. Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! Locals are rude and pushing around. 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. does anyone have any recommendations on routs or places to stay along the way?? }; This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. I understand they have their own policies, but still feel very offended and believe its an official scam for the metro system because you will be ambushed and thats how they help their economy. In my case, was on the Parabolica curve. There is a cafe, toilets, souvenir shop and a museum on Ayrton . After the race, Id try and wait up to 2 hours to let the crowds die down. I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. I think train back to the center of Milan, followed by Uber to the airport would be the best. and when you were at Monza Grand Prix was it possible to get a taxi to and from there? Monza is amazing and I am sure you will have a great weekend. Any help would be of great use! 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. It's a flat circuit home to the annual F1 Italian Grand Prix and different other motorsport races, located in a beautiful park on the outskirts of Milan in Italy (15 minutes by train) in the small town of Monza. Theres bleachers around all over the track I liked the ones on the inside of Parabolica the most. Hello, Ann. Hi Paul, its a really long walk from the Biassono entrance to 26c. Hi all struggling to find out how late the black shuttle buses back to Monza station run any ideas? We stay in Mercallo in Varese . Hi Jim, hope you have a great weekend at Monza. You will still have some walking to Gate G after getting off the shuttle, but its the quickest way. Como-Monza are mainly regional trains, so w/o the fixed time for the ticket. See the article above Vivi, theres a section about the best taxi app and a link to the map where the taxis will be waiting near the circuit. I wont be getting tix until a few days before. Your thoughts on that and your site has been very helpful in my planning. It took forever! The Ferrari museum is great, but it will be a lot of travel and its a long way to go for just one day. You will have a walk of around 45 minutes from the end of the black shuttle line to your grandstand. Thank for all the info on this site. Feel free to contact me to arrange a pick up if you need it, Im based right out from the main entrance (mail me to a.ste@me.com and Ill send you my mobile number if the suggestion is ok with Editor of f1destinations.com ). Youll be fine taking the train from Monza, then the Black Shuttle bus from Monza station to the track. I hear girls screaming and asking people stop pushing but no one seem to care. Thanks a lot for your help! Good luck! Check the circuit map with the Black shuttle drop off point. 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. 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. You should be fine with a train from Biassono-Lesmo, but be aware these trains are express on Sunday, straight to Milao Garibaldi. But I would personally buy in advance, save you having to line up. When you arrive at Monza train station, Black shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit for 6 return per day. Hi Lieve, I wouldnt hire a car to get to the circuit on Saturday/Sunday. I chose a route east of Monza using the A51, SP45, SP7, and SP135 through Bruno and Peregallo. Were going to the circuit on Saturday and Sunday and any specific advice about access to the circuit would be welcome. which is the best car park to book please? Sign me off as the Happy Yank coming across the pond soon. And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. Hi Trevor! If we take Biassono-Lesmo station will we be fine? The circuit is far from Monza Railway Station (at least 40-45 minutes on foot, without suitcases). But you can find more info here (to actually buy parking passes, the site is in Italian only). There was a big crowd waiting but there were plenty of buses running and the queues went down very quickly. The Biassono Lesmo station is also an option on Friday and Saturday, but on those days you have to go from Porta Garibaldi and not Milano Centrale, Hi where would you recommend to stand for general admission. And, what is the best recommended time to be on Monza station to reach Grandstand 23A calmly? 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. 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). We also found the local shops inside Milano Centrale selling the combined train and bus for 8 euros each day. 8 EUROS FOR A 400ml HEINEKEN THAT ISNT EVEN POURED PROPERLY!!!!! HI, can anyone provide any information about camping near track? 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. Do you know if there is a place to leave luggage at the track or in Monza train station. Regarding going to Monza track on Thursday, I saw there is a bus Z221 from Monza station. You can buy tickets from the station. Hi Claudia, I would buy the return tickets on the day. I hope the following will be of help to others and is my observation of attending all 3 days (Fri Sun). 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. Next time I would do exactly the same but stay at the circuit a bit longer. }); Do you know, with half capacity this year, if shuttle buses are running at the same times as mentioned above? We then cycled North through the beautiful park towards the circuit. Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. Wish we had done that for the race, we could have spent some time in Monza. On the other days, you need to take the train to Monza and get the black shuttle bus. 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. Good luck with the drive and have a great weekend in Monza. 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? You can take the train from Monza Centrale to Monza station, followed by the Black Shuttle bus. I have to mention that there was loads of rubbish everywhere and the toilets were disgusting.