Practically, you wont be able to go to both. I really thought the offer would be valid for all three days. Hey oliver, i was wondering when is the best time to leave the hotel on race day to watch the f1, i mean whats the latest time to arrive? I have been carefully assessing the best way to get to the circuit as we will be based in the city life area of Milan. All in all, it took about an hour to finally cross over and reach the grandstand. 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? Please give me some advice. There are regular trains from Como San Giovanni to Monza, some taking as little as 30 mins. 1) Saturday should be fine. Do you know where that ticket office would be and what time they might open on Sunday? Hello Dror. What stop do you recommend I get off at? Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. I feel like I am missing something if it is always recommended to take the black shuttle if youre in the 6b grandstand. Hi Andrew, thanks for all the info! I intend to check out Thursdays proceedings. . Enjoy! We are hearing rumours of a potential train dispute on 9/10th Sept. What are your thoughts or information in respect of the points raised. Thanks for all the info Ive followed your advise in buying tickets (6c) and very much looking forward to Monza 18! Any advice on how to get there? 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? Purchase official tickets for Monza Circuit Experience show in MONZA E DELLA BRIANZA at 23/03/2023 9:00 AM on TicketOne.it I think we are going by train from Milano to Monza and take the black shuttle bus. scan the QR code. Thanks for your help! Hi Kaare, Google Maps says it will take around 40 mins on the motorway, but lets say around 1 hour. Many thanks! Traffic probably at its worst in Monza from 9-11am on race day. Make sure you wear some comfortable shoes and go explore Monza, its a magical place. (Brown area, but very busy during this last years). Is there a car service you know of/would recommend? This means less walking and should be a better arrival/departure from the track. It will be chaos and you are liable to be stuck for hours, especially getting out. Billets Monaco GP - VIP Hospitality 2023 | P1 Travel }); Search trenord relax fun monza gp train bus on Google to find the link. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. But at least we made it back quickly as an express route and were back at Centrale in about 15 minutes. Thank you very much for all the great advice on your site! Couple of questions if you can help. I have tickets to the Ascari stand and was wondering if I can enter any of the entrances to get there? 1. Is train to Monza Station the best option? Is this too early? 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? Thanks! Also, just looking on an EU train booking app it says the trains are all sold out for the GP weekend. Do you know what approximate time the last black line shuttle is on Saturday? Hi Charlie, Id say as early as possible, especially on Saturday and Sunday. What time is the pitlane walk open and close on Thursday? Hello. After you get off the shuttle, youll still have a 30-40 minute walk to your grandstand. What fantastic useful information Andrew thanks mate! Maybe anyone has any information about it? Im traveling from Bergamo and my intention at the moment is to take the train to Monza and then the shuttle. Yes you can buy open return tickets. Dear Editor team, first of all, this is great page and only one with useful tips how to get to Monza. 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. These are all good grandstands, but if I had to choose, I would take 8b. Hi Vykye, I was lucky enough to take the F1 Experiences paddock tour at the recent Malaysia GP. I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. I dont have specific recommendations. My friend and I are coming from Bergamo and have tickets to 8A. Does the black shuttle service run Thursday to Sunday if not which days does it run. We will arrive thursday and we want to go to the race on saturday and sunday. what would you recomend for transportation..car or we are stsying in a hotel in Milano. Id still leave as soon as the races finishes however, and skip the podium ceremony. My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? 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. Hi Adam, you dont have to pre-book the park and ride. Headed to the race this weekend and this makes planning much easier. I dont know much about the train dispute, sorry. Yuck! Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. If you are planning on taking M1 metro from Milan( less transfer and faster) to sesto station then transfer z221 bus to the tracks. Weve got seats in Grandstand 21A (Parabolica) do you know where we can park and which is the best gate to enter by for this grandstand? This is a camping area but has parking for 3000 cars. Having a back up plan is a good idea! You cant go wrong with the Parabolica Grandstands. Great site and really the go to for our trip planning. Hi, many thanks for the great tips. 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)? As for the best entrance, you can check the circuit map here. From the Monza station you can take the Black shuttle bus. More info here. Of you could take a taxi from Monza railway station if you are in a hurry and dont want to walk so far. 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. According to google, transport to the city is limited on Sunday. It was a very good option, considering I had tickets on Parabolica. If you are travelling from further afield in Lombardy (outside of Milan), special tickets are also available for 2022. Which train should we take and where to get out. We tickets in Tribuna Centrale Fila M Posto 84 for Sunday only. Heres the map with the gates and also the drop off point for the shuttle. Then get the Black shuttle bus from the train station to the circuit. we have tickets for the Monza race and are wondering how to get from Milan Central station to the circuit on saturday and sunday but expecially how to get to Linate airport after the race. Hi Paul, its a really long walk from the Biassono entrance to 26c. since the shuttle bus says that works over fri-sat-sun? Lots of support races are happening on Sunday morning if you want to watch those. Apparently you can prebook them on line but I cant find a website for this. Hi, thanks for the quick reply. Any advice ? We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. 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?. This will be our first time to Milan and the Grand Prix. Monza Train Station: Monza bus station for GoOpti | Busbud Hi Mike, Monza Hotels near F1 Italian Grand Prix Race Track - Hotelfollower.com We are planning to stay in Como, is it easy enough to get a train from there on race day. Is there a direct conection between the airport and the circuit on sunday (Race day)? Will you make it on time? There are 4 people travelling and we do have a car if thats a good option. Thanks a lot Mirela, glad you enjoyed your experience at the Italian GP! Like many staying in Bergamo and whilst the Monza / Station Shuttle seems to be popular looking at getting off the train at Arcore Station and then walking (maybe Taxi) to Gate F (next to San Giorgio I believe). I know they didnt in 2021 and have been waiting for a thumbs up . Will we have to get 2 different buses, both called Z221? And how to we cross to the inside of the track? Thanks! Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry 'sitekey': jQuery(el).attr('data-sitekey') If this is the case does anyone know where this is likely to be? We are staying near to Milan Centrale station and have tickets for Parabolica. Id consider driving to Milan, finding some suitable/safe parking and then taking the train or the bus to the circuit. Do they have wheelchair service ? The Z221 will also take you back to Monza station from the opposite side of the road you get off on. Facilities should be ok but dont expect luxury. Many thanks for this website. I really couldnt comment on your bicycle plan. Thank you very much for the article and tips! Hi, the weekend is coming and ansious I wait. Thank you. Do you know how to pre-book car park ticket/get the bus information? We are staying in Limbiate Fiera. Will I be able to get back to Venice after the race? On the rest of the weekend, I took black-line shuttle bus was. Take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay as you leave. which is the best car park to book please? hi we are coming to monza this year and driving from the uk. Yes, they should be. Im heading into Monza for race day. There are underpasses to get from one side of the track to the other. If you can then I think I will just buy at the station each morning. I think either station works for 6b, but you would have to walk further from the Biassono-Lesmo station. Hello, some advice please. 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? Once you have arrived, seven gates (Ingresso A-G) provide access for fans to the circuit. I would still take the train. 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. Hi Andy, Id just be going off Google Maps, and that says the best route is through Belgium, France and Switzerland. 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 ? Because in monzanet they claim that there isnt any free train on Sunday, neither the shuttle buses from monza station are free but they need 5 euro for a two-way trip. Hi there, this year I will visit the formula 1 in Monza :-). 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. Biassono is probably the better option, but this is only on race day. We have seats on Tribuna 1 Centrale and are arriving by car. It was very easy, almost follow a straight line, with walk on pavement or cycle/pedestrian path, except a small portion on a one way road at the beginning, but which didnt feel unsafe. More info here. 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. Still cant figure out which approach is best. Ill be driving to Monza from Milan for the first time this year. Ask a fellow passenger or have Google Maps open on your smartphone. Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around 2. Is there any place with a view of the 2 Variante chicane with a GA ticket? Serrone (or Orangerie) 1.25 km. It was only a 4 carriage train. Did you try to buy these tickets for 11 September? Tour and walk-around, but worth a visit to the old circuit. Hi to both of you, Could you please advise of the best way to get to the race? The train certainly seems the best bet but would you suggest getting off at Monza or Lesmo on Sunday? This service also stops at Monza, and someone coming from further afield (like Como) could catch it there too. If anything I found Biassono slightly quicker. Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. There is a second train station to the north of the circuit, that is operational on race weekend. about public transportation there is a new train-line connecting Saronno to Monza (Saronno Albairate). The event has been sanitized. More information is on the ATM website. Hi all struggling to find out how late the black shuttle buses back to Monza station run any ideas? What time is your flight after the race? We are sitting at 26C. What way would you recommend to get to the track? How do you advise on getting there? The rain sucked big time and after we walked the fun center, decided to catch the buses back to the train. There is no information on the official website yet. Quick question, or more of a recommendation. GDay Darren. As a guide, expect to pay around 8-10 per 100km. the online check in receipt with the QR code; Its an online check in procedure that you need to complete before attending this weekend. So we walked from the main grandstand area to the black line, and it took forever. Remember also that some roads are closed, so you cant always trust your GPS. I actually rented a bike inside the circuit a few years ago (from Hostel Costa Alta, near the first turn). Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie 1.28 km. Hi Great info. Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. Just so you know. We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? Learn more on Seat61 or book here. Hi Martin, happy to help. What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? I have a few questions and was wondering if you could help. I think the best option is to get the train in Milan and the the shuttle to the autodromo? Monza | Trains To & From Monza | Trainline Great website and travel info. THANK YOU! Not sure, but you should be fine. Next time I would do exactly the same but stay at the circuit a bit longer. The best way to get to and from the Monza circuit is to use the train service before switching to the shuttle bus service, although, prepare to get your walking boots on. Monza is open from 07:00-20:30 (subject to change for security reasons) from Friday to Sunday on Italian Grand Prix weekend. Going to Monza, any hints? - Grand Prix Travelling Thanks, I am going to Monza for the first time.planning to travel by car from Como. The best price for this journey is $ 3.80. However, you also need to be aware that traffic will be bad at that time and the best GA vantage points will be taken. Your thoughts on that and your site has been very helpful in my planning. How long does it take to walk from Monza train station to the circuit ? Everyone offered so much help for directions, suggestions and anything we asked. If you take the black shuttle bus, I think the walk at the Monza end to 8b will take around 30-45 mins. The Park of Monza | Monza and Brianza Official Visitor Guide More info on our Accommodation page for Italy. Im based in Vedano, very close to the main entrance of the circuit, contact me if you need support. Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. Just a little confused how it works. Thank you again. It depends only how far are you based from the Saronno train station. Hi, we are driving around Italy and are staying nearby for the F1 in September and just booked tickets. There are buses from Sesto San Giovanni direct to Monza, and I think you can stay on after the bus stops at Monza station and get closer to the track, Great website, thank you. The best way to get to the circuit is by train, from both Milan and nearby cities such as Bergamo. 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. Would this make sense for track sections 21D or 8B? The historic Monza circuit has been home to the Italian Grand Prix in all but one Formula 1 season, with the dedicated tifosi always supplying an atmosphere to remember, whether a Ferrari driver wins or not. I dont recommend booking flights so early after the grand prix, but you still should be fine. Buy them at the station. 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. Can I get a train direct to Monza from Como without having to go into Milan? Let me know if you know anything about it. Okay, we will take the train! Heres the exact location to put into google maps: 45.610085, 9.278663. Thanks Shaban, Im sorry but my knowledge of parking at Monza is very limited. I will update this page very soon with 2017 info! 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. Direct trains from Milano Greco Pirelli to Monza station. The S8 is the last Train that goes to F1-circuit monza in Monza. distance to monza race track - Monza Message Board - Tripadvisor Id be taking the train from Milan Central to Monza Station, then the Black Shuttle bus. Still not sure if we will wear our Red Bull apparel, the tifosi stories made us, ahem, uneasy. Massive, but generally moving queues. Were heading to Monza this year and very excited. You can join our group for fans going to the race, I know there have been some discussions about taking the train from Lake Como to Monza. Good evening. Queued for a drink oh you need tokens queued 25mins for tokens. Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. Thanks mate Very disappointing, but excited for the race!! Do we have to pre book online or do we buy them when we get there? We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. You will still have to work, but thats the best option I think. Is this the black shuttle bus ? I will be updating this post soon but this could be a good option for your seats. Im travelling from Milano Centrale by train to Monza next week. Hi Ollie, I think 7pm is too early even if Linate is easier to get to than Malpensa. Do you know if there is a place to leave luggage at the track or in Monza train station. I was in grandstand 8 that year. Which transfer to take? How to get to F1-circuit monza in Monza by Bus, Train or Metro? The length of the circuit is about 5.8 km long and 53 laps are driven during the GP. Ive never driven from the UK, but have driven in this part of Europe, theres always something to see. Id recommend getting a flight leaving no earlier than 9pm. 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 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. We followed the crowd, walked about 4 minutes to the Lesmo gate and the roar of the F2 V8s screaming by. Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? 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. Only the TiLo trains from Switzerland have fixed times. We parked in a side street close to the bike rental Noleggio bici Cascina Bastia in Via Cavriga and rented 4 bikes (3euro/hour for hours 1-4, 1.5euro/hour after that). Just follow the crowds! 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. For some reason I like the view more from this side of the track. Hi Sue, I think the only time you can walk around the circuit itself is after the race finishes on Sunday. Or does it matter if we go to north east etc. I think it runs till about 7pm. My brother and I are staying near the Centrale Statione in Milan, and I wondered what the best directions would be to the stand number 5 on the curcuit? Up to you what time you arrive at the circuit. Hi Andrew, 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. What Gates are open to GA entrants? I only did the Monza/shuttle method, which I can recommend. There is then a free shuttle bus service from Monza Station to the race track. 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. Im coming on a motorbike to Monza. We then cycled North through the beautiful park towards the circuit. Then its probably another 10min walk (im guessing) to grandstand 6b. And you are walking through the park, so its a nice walk. 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) On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. Hello, Same as rest of Italian public system as well. On the race day, there is a free train from Milan Central Train Station, but is very crowded. There are 112 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:16 and the last at 22:30. All weekend on just after the race? Hi Jeff, the good news is that Grandstand 24 is very close to the main circuit entrance. Where to park the car? As always dont forget to validate before getting on the train or you risk getting a fine. Where ever you enter the circuit you will have a long walk and mine from D (lesmo) to Grandstand 6C (1st Chicane)was about 30 minutes mainly tarmac paths although muddy from the rain on Saturday. 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 live in Vedano (one of the main entrance), and I know very well the surrondings of Monza GP (and how to avoid traffics and closed roads to move faster). I was there too and the bag checks and mud were not great this year, but I still love this circuit! Thank you for your good information. This link takes you to parkforfun and they said they are not running it for Monza that it is an old link. If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me. in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). 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. Tickets cost as little as 3, and the train takes around 15 minutes. Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit? Having read the above I decided to purchase the 10 train and black shuttle bus tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Id be heading back to Milan on the train, then getting a taxi to the airport. Also silly question but what are general facilities like at the track, ie female toilets, food? we have seats a 8a Esterna Prima VariantaA The fanzone was supposed to be open on Thursday, but doesnt look like it will be now. 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. Depends on what time your flight is. Hi Amanda & Andy, Im not sure there is an easier way to pre-book parking tickets. 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. Are there any shops in monza for shopping? i have a train from Genoa to Monza, how easy it it to get from Monza train station to the circuit? Hi Diane, are you going the whole weekend? Trains from Monza Monza to Milan Hi Neil, optimistically a taxi shouldnt be too expensive from Monza station to the circuit, its only a few km. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. Staying in Milano and we have a rental car. Try and get there earlier on Sunday though. Watched the start of the F3 through a gap in the grandstands. Take the Blue shuttle bus and you will be close to Parabolica. This is great :) Check the circuit map closely on this page, you can see the route for the Black shuttle. I was just wondering how much up to date this info is? Thanks for the information, by the way, very helpful! The journey from Como to Monza by Train is 29 km and takes 51 min. :) Hi Tomi! Hi Dave, You can bring a rucksack but no bigger than 15 litres. Please advise us for how to travel by car or bus/train we leave from Holland in 10 hours by car . Also, are the car parks under surveillance? Were in 6B and like to be early to see all other races as well. Get there early to reserve yourself a spot! 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? A lot has changed on the circuit in the meantime, of course, but one thing has definitely stuck : Monza is all about speed. I understand you catch the train to Monza but which would be the best shuttle bus to get to that part of the circuit.Thanks for your help. Hi Sue, you need the black shuttle bus from the Monza train station to get to Parabolica. We stayed in Lecco and caught the train to Monza for 4 per person each way. I am first time travelling to Milano and Monza this weekend. Entrances A and B are indeed best for Grandstand 8b. Thanks! 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). Monza Map & Directions - enterF1.com The grandfather is a huge fan of F1 and this was his birthday present. 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. Hi. Thanks for your help. So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. Easier access as well, and you have a nice place close by to go for food and drinks (Ostello Costa Alta, check it out).