Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. Headed back as it was full around the top of the track straight before parabolica on the hill. Monza Circuit was built in 1922, in only 110 days, both for competitions and for motor (auto & motor cycle . Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. 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? It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. And also your opinion on the best value for money as well please? Then from Monza you can use the guideline here above. Does anyone have the correct website to buy prepaid parking? Same as rest of Italian public system as well. 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. I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. We have tickets for 21d laterale parabolica D . You should be able to get a taxi after the race, but there could be a delay. You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. Monza Train Station | The F1 Spectator From here there are a number of ways to continue to the circuit which are listed below. Unless you have a deep pocket!!! Your flight is a bit too early on Sunday night, but I guess you know that already. But the atmosphere makes up for this! Im traveling from Bergamo and my intention at the moment is to take the train to Monza and then the shuttle. But bus and train are fine ways to travel. Second, it will be a long walk from the stop to your seats (at least 30-40 mins I think). Refer to http://www.trenord.it or http://www.trenitalia.it for the timetables in advance. Well be attending the Monza race and are sitting in GS 18. I looked at maps on my phone, and noticed that there is Arcore train station less than 3 kms from the Lesmo exit. Thanks! Cheers. You dont need to arrive that early on Friday and Saturday, as there is less people on these days (say 9-10am?). 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. This is great :) Great website and travel info. Is there a car service you know of/would recommend? Take it monza station would be easier to use, thanks in advance. And how to we cross to the inside of the track? Better to take the train to Monza station, then bus/shuttle. If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me. Hi Toni, the info on Google Maps should be correct! Thanks for the quick response! 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? Or would it be best to take a taxi to milan central and train to monza? Hi Martin Hello Also probably yes. Hello, On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. I found they were much of a muchness from both options. But I guess we will have to wait until a few weeks before the race before the details of shuttle buses are confirmed. Looking forward to the GP Ive purchased four general admission tickets for the family for race day via Gootickets.com. 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. I am planning on coming to the pit walk on thursday. 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? 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! Monza train station is around 5km from the circuit entrance, but you can take the Black Shuttle bus service to get you closer to the circuit. 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? It can be a good idea to stay at the circuit a little longer and avoid the peak crowds. Join our Facebook Group for fans attending the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. 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). Great website love it. Probably yes. Sunday 6,00/20,00. You cannot buy in advance, only on the day. 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. Id be heading back to Milan on the train, then getting a taxi to the airport. I know they didnt in 2021 and have been waiting for a thumbs up . There are underpasses to get from one side of the track to the other. 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)? Can you please advise best (and easiest) way to get there. If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me or ask here. Theres bleachers around all over the track I liked the ones on the inside of Parabolica the most. 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. We are travelling from New Zealand to Monza for the first time. One thing to note is that anyone wanting to go the other direction towards Lecco had a separate queue, and with 2 trains per hour, they were always able to get on the train easily and get a seat. It is an amazing atmosphere, people from all over the world enjoying themselves. Are we ok like this or do you have something else to suggest? 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. I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. The Trenord Day pass is valid for travel from all stations in Lombardy to Monza Station (and Biassono-Lesmo station on race day) and costs 13 EUR return per day. We are staying in central Milan and have tickets in Alta Velocita C (6c). Theres a chance that services could be restricted between 9am and 5pm, so Id recommend aiming to get there before 9am and return after 5pm. Hi Andrew, I managed to get weekend tickets for myself and my wife, but well be bringing our 11 month old baby with us. We have 3 days ticket to Paddock Club and trying to understand what is the best time to get to the circuit. Hi Toni, I dont think you can buy shuttle bus tickets online, or even at the station the day before. 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. Monza is one of the oldest race tracks in the world. Get there early to reserve yourself a spot! We looked into options of renting bicycles at a place to the South of the park (Cascina Bastia) close to a parking garage to save time at the end of the day with little time to make it to Linate for our 19:15 flight. Yes, I think that is the best option. Have a great weekend! Dont forget to validate your train ticket when you get on, otherwise you will be liable for a small fine. 2. Hi Sue, you need the black shuttle bus from the Monza train station to get to Parabolica. Andrew, Gate G is marked on the map in red meaning Reserved and looks like an internal gate. Id prefer to stay somewhere with facilities for the weekend (showers and loos). You should also exercise caution with your belongings, as pickpockets are active and love big crowds. What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. 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. What time is your flight after the race? Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry (Maybe entrance D?) We got sold the special tickets and was told that it stopped there on the way. What is your advice taking our flight into consideration? Thanks! Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. I found that the Ferrari fans are wonderful and cheerful people. So we walked from the main grandstand area to the black line, and it took forever. 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. We will be in stand 4. I think 9pm is too early for a flight from Bergamo. We will visit the race on Sunday and stay in Bergamo. Thanks for all the info Ive followed your advise in buying tickets (6c) and very much looking forward to Monza 18! With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! What time do you think we should leave from the main station? And finally Trenord offers for the Monza GP an extraordinary train service for 5 euros on Sunday only. I can highly recommend it! However the Trenord website requires registration which seems impossible from UK address. Depends where you park, but Gate E is convenient. Watched the start of the F3 through a gap in the grandstands. Its more about the traffic leaving the area after the race that is unpredictable. The journey from Como to Monza by Train is 29 km and takes 51 min. 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. Thats good news for people near that section of the track, or that dont want to walk from Monza or take the shuttle buses. Thank you again for your help. We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. Andrew It looks like driving through some mountain passes in Switzerland is a popular choice for getting to Monza from the UK (read more here). It was well signposted and easy to follow. More info here. I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. Ive read through this page and a lot of the comments and was hoping you could clarify a transportation question. You should be fine with a train from Biassono-Lesmo, but be aware these trains are express on Sunday, straight to Milao Garibaldi. Coming from Monza station, you could take the Black shuttle bus but this will involve a lot of walking still. Can GA ticket holders get in that way? What time is your flight? Also silly question but what are general facilities like at the track, ie female toilets, food? Theres plenty of signs. The 20 minutes walk to Monza park from the black busline is a little optimistic. Went to get water. Maybe anyone has any information about it? Hi Andrew! 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. There was a big crowd waiting but there were plenty of buses running and the queues went down very quickly. There is plenty of parking at the Monza racing circuit, but you will need to buy a parking permit and these are not cheap. This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. Very useful website, thanks! Thankyou, Hi Trevor, it wont be running today, but you can take the 221 bus from outside Monza railway station. Another option would be a taxi to the north of Milan, to Sesto San Giovanni, followed by the 221 bus to Monza. we have got tickets for Variante Ascari. Is this the best course of action, and which entrance should I use in these cases, respectively? To try and find a vantage point for the race. Sorry but you need to read the post as its all spelled out there for you. Good luck and enjoy the atmosphere of Monza! Just confirming what Andrew has said. Do you have any info about the access for wheelchair users? It is a goldmine of useful information. Its nice to get around on the metro and trains and all, but you miss so much. Take the train to Monza station, followed by the Black shuttle bus. The train from Milan Central Railway station to the Monza Station (Stazione di Monza) takes just 15 minutes. Enjoy! I can only say thank god I have a son who is an IT genius otherwise I would have been in deep do-do. Hi, the weekend is coming and ansious I wait. I think that everyone left at Lesmo was able to get on the train. They will wait, watch (through fences etc) and listen to the race. Many thanks! Hi Johan, 6C is a good stand! Better to take the train. Hi Alex, there are no specific motorbike parking areas at Monza. Milan has an efficient Metro system. Were in Praabolica so probably another 20 mins from Gate G i guess. which is the best car park to book please? As for Grandstand, Id choose Vedano (24) or Laterale Destra (26) on the Main Straight if you want to be well positioned for the track invasion after the race. You didnt indicate how you were getting to the track. Can I get a train direct to Monza from Como without having to go into Milan? And the Black shuttle costs 6 EUR return, you can pay on the day or buy in advance here. It really is better/easier to take the train or bus to get to the circuit. I will be updating this post soon but this could be a good option for your seats. We are staying in Como for the 2018 Monza GP and will be travelling down by train each day. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? And you are walking through the park, so its a nice walk. When the train arrived in Monza, you could see a lot of people on the platform (not sure if they have crowd control there), and quickly enough the train filled up with many people standing. You can try CampingF1, they have a campsite thats around 30 minutes walk from the Lesmo entrance of the circuit. Your thoughts on that and your site has been very helpful in my planning. Thank you very much for the article and tips! in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). Only the TiLo trains from Switzerland have fixed times. We have a rental car. Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit for the race (14:00). Ive recommended a few spots in our Tickets guide. I cant wait to go back to Monza this year! Hi Renato, there is no direct connection. 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. I was just wondering how much up to date this info is? Hi Paul, its a really long walk from the Biassono entrance to 26c. I recommend train rather than taxi or driving yourself. The gates at Lesmo/Biassono are generally a better place to enter, as less fans than at the other end of the circuit. We had tickets for Grandstand 8a, east side external seating. The circuit website hasnt confirmed and there seems to be conflicting info? Could you please advise of the best way to get to the race? 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). Just follow the crowds! There are 112 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:16 and the last at 22:30. what would you recomend for transportation..car or we are stsying in a hotel in Milano. As for the bus, I think you will be fine. I would ask your hotel if you are staying in one. I want to have a walk on the banking after the F2 race and dont fancy another long walk after that to Monza train station. thanks in advance, Karen. Can we expect ridiculous queues for shuttles and trains afterwards though ? However I was completely wrong, I think many people had arrived already by car. The Z221 bus is another option as it gets you closer to entrance gates, but I think youd need to take it from the start in Sesto San Giovanni, as I think it will be full by the time it gets to Monza. If you are travelling from further afield in Lombardy (outside of Milan), special tickets are also available for 2022. As for other tips, I recommend you visit Ostello Costa Alta, which is really close to your grandstand. What is the Best option departuring from the AirPort? Good luck with it! This service also stops at Monza, and someone coming from further afield (like Como) could catch it there too. On the other days, you need to take the train to Monza and get the black shuttle bus. my opinion, Sunday. Ill likely have a hire car which I will need to park somewhere as Im in the area for a couple of weeks. Thank you. Im coming from Bergamo 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. The map is confusing; it looks like the only gate entrance for GA holders is Gate B and maybe C which is colored Orange (orange is not shown in the legend). Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. Sander, Yes for sure you will make it, provided your flight is on time. Thanks so much Jerome, Ill be updating the post with this information! A lot has changed on the circuit in the meantime, of course, but one thing has definitely stuck : Monza is all about speed. Hi there, Id drive to the track, but maybe take the train on race day when the traffic will be much heavier. The length of the circuit is about 5.8 km long and 53 laps are driven during the GP. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. 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. 1. Many thanks, Martin. I stayed on Milano, so every day I took the train from Milan Central Train Station, heading to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso. We are sitting at 26C. Do you have any update regarding transportation? On all 3 days the car park was barely half full. Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. It costs 2.80 one way between Milan and Biassono-Lesmo. Yes, trains do stop at Sesto San Giovanni en route from Milan Centrale to Monza. Queued for a drink oh you need tokens queued 25mins for tokens. Thank you again. More information here. Hi! Depending on the package you have with F1 Experiences, you should have a transfer back to Milan after the paddock club drinks. I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. The drive is less than 30 minutes. Do you have any advice? My first trip to Monza was on this season, and information I found on this site was very helpful. Then 5 minutes again to the stands. So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. Thank you! I think it will still be quicker than getting out in a car after the race. We are coming to Monza for the first time and mixing with a holiday at Como. I would still take the train. Hello, I will visit monza for the 2017 Grand Prix and I would like to ask if the transport info are still valid. What fantastic useful information Andrew thanks mate!