Hi The metro has four underground lines and trains run from 6am to midnight. If we have a voucher and need to pick up tickets, which Entrance do we need to go to on the map for this. 1)How long after qualifying or the race do you recommend staying to avoid crowds? 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. We got seats on 30a, our Hotel is in Bergamo, what aproach do you recomend? You can buy tickets from the station. It seems their english translation is a bit confusing, poor choice of words for the phrase This offer is valid until 9 and 10 september. If we get the Milan travel card can we use it all weekend to get to and from the circuit? We will be taking the train from Milan. It depends only how far are you based from the Saronno train station. 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? Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! But consider taking the train on race day, otherwise you will get stuck in traffic. Before arriving 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. Hello, thanks for all the fantastic info. When we reached Monza we had a one hour and 45 minute walk to our seats in grandstand 8 due to the amount of people, bottlenecks, security checks, bag searches, ticket scanning and general disorganization. What do you think is the best route in? 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! Youll have to do with walking around the beautiful Monza park before this! 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. Not sure when gates open, but aim to get there around 8-9am to beat most of the crowds. Im coming on a motorbike to Monza. Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. Can you recommend any car parks in particular that are best suited if I have General Admission tickets. I am thinking of going to the race, I would land at 12h30 at Linate and race starts at 15h00. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. We could possibly rent a car and drive to the track? Thank you! Thanks! We have tickets for 4 Laterale Sinistra (and really hope to have made good decision). 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. Best to take the train to Monza station on Sunday, it will be less walking (if you take the Black shuttle) than Lesmo. Also we are travelling from Milan, will take the train so any advice would be awesome. Cheers. I have checked it was more than 1km of queue along Via Parco compared to my experience the day before. The trip to Monza is very short, about 15 minutes, maybe. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. Ordered our tickets way back and found out today that they wont ship in time, so we are stuck having to pick them up there. We walked the track for pictures, and after about an hour felt it would be safe to head back. 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 . I found the Italians were nothing but wonderful friendly people. 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. You can try CampingF1, they have a campsite thats around 30 minutes walk from the Lesmo entrance of the circuit. Another option would be a taxi to the north of Milan, to Sesto San Giovanni, followed by the 221 bus to Monza. in your navigation system, and then try to find a spot for parking (free o paying). thanks in advance, Karen. Kind regards, Lieve. 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. 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. we are 6 guys attending the race..:) we will arrive in Maipensa and departure from Bergamno. We are staying in Limbiate Fiera. Great website, many thanks for all the usefull information. First of all, overall experience was the worst by far. My seats are in 8A. We have grandstand 1 tickets for Sunday, booked through F1.com that we are picking up from the track. Getting off the train at Biassono now is a lesson in nonsense. There is plenty of parking at the Monza racing circuit, but you will need to buy a parking permit and these are not cheap. It seems they dont sell them yet, but I am not sure. We will be in stand 4. 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. you have several trains from Central Station to Monza, then the Black line bus is the option. Hi! More info in our Tickets guide. Andrew, top site! There are other collection points however, so check your booking. Looking forward to the GP Ive purchased four general admission tickets for the family for race day via Gootickets.com. Hi Toni, the info on Google Maps should be correct! Still not sure if we will wear our Red Bull apparel, the tifosi stories made us, ahem, uneasy. The train took 1 hour to reach Biassono-Lesmo instead of the scheduled 32 minutes. Ive checked the Italian verison of the site where their phrasing correctly states this promotion is valid for 9-10-11 september: quite a long road from Mezzegra to Monza GP, but very nice to stay on lake! We reached the gate in just over 15 mins. What is the best way to travel by train ? Cheers, Do you know how to pre-book car park ticket/get the bus information? Depends on what time your flight is. Nevertheless I am having some serious Post-Purchase-Research-Syndrome, so far I am glad weve shelled out extra to have a grandstand seating. Were in Praabolica so probably another 20 mins from Gate G i guess. Hi Andy, Id just be going off Google Maps, and that says the best route is through Belgium, France and Switzerland. it will be quite difficult, and please note that the taxi drivers are refusing the clients (incredible!) How things have changed. any suggestions? Use Gate (Ingresso) A to enter the circuit; thats the main one. So its a bit chaotic when you get to the station. Which entrance will we enter from? Im stopping in Mezzegra next to lake Como and will be attending the Italian grand prix for the first time. Return tickets for the Black Shuttle can also be purchased in advance for 6 each day. Not helpful if you were planning on taking 4 or 5 bottles in to get you through the day. We arrived in Italy on the sat, so only had a Sunday ticket no real world experience- only what I had read on here previously, and whilst checking twitter over the weekend and make sure you organize in advance to get picked up at the track at the end of the day. Great info. Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. You can also get a local bus, like the 221. Hi, this Destination Guide is fantastic! The best drivers, the most famous cars, the most important events have created a special legend which has existed for almost 100 years. You will have a walk of around 45 minutes from the end of the black shuttle line to your grandstand. Do you know which drop-off point (accessible on that day) would be best to be as close as possible to gate A? Could you share where you had sits on the track and how were they. Gate G is best for Parabolica, after you enter you can go on an overpass over the track to get to the inside of the corner. 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). 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. Gate A or G are probably easiest, followed by a 20-30 minute walk. We followed the crowd, walked about 4 minutes to the Lesmo gate and the roar of the F2 V8s screaming by. Click here to download the Monza map Gates A, G & F: on the eastern side of the circuit, closest to Parabolica. 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. What Gates are open to GA entrants? 1st you offer a great service to people going to Monza. Can GA ticket holders get in that way? From there, we walked the infields along the Serraglio straight and finally made the infield cross over. Then its probably another 10min walk (im guessing) to grandstand 6b. I wouldnt recommend flying out before about 9pm. Milans Central Train Station is a beautiful old building on the Piazza Duca dAosta. Question we are staying in Como and will take the train from there to get to the Grand Prix. Locals are rude and pushing around. Is it worth driving to the track and parking or is there another option thats more efficient? I stay in Bergamo, does anyone know if there is a direct rail connection between Bergamo and Monza ? As for the drinks in the paddock club; you normally get around 1.5 to 2 hours there with as much food and drink as you can handle, plus cool simulators to try out and you also get to meet a driver (in our case, Esteban Ocon). from Lesmo or Parabolica. More advice in our Trackside guide. Also could I kindly ask you to comment whether there is anything to do on Thursday, like autograph session? Im not sure how we would arrange a spot to get picked up after the race either. 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. Thanks. Milan has an excellent public transport system. Cheers, Andy. Which train should we take and where to get out. They cost 4 EUR return and its easiest to buy them when you are ready to take the shuttle. We have paddock club passes and dont want to get all sweaty getting to track. We are planning to stay in Como, is it easy enough to get a train from there on race day. It stops nearby at 11:45 PM. We travel by train on each of the days. I am going on Sunday, General admission and was wondering the nearest official car park to the entrance. do i need to buy black shuttle tickets online or i can buy them at Monza Stazione or on Monza track on Thursday on a pit walk? This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. 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). The majority of toll exits are automated, but an English option is available and its not too difficult to work out. Im not sure about ATMs at the track: better to stock up on some cash before you arrive, but Im sure you can pay for merchandise with a card. I cant wait to go back to Monza this year! To get round this we removed the lids ourselves before security and put them in our pockets!! Your email address will not be published. As for the best entrance, you can check the circuit map here. This will be our first time to Milan and the Grand Prix. Better alternative is Gibraldi station. What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. Here is the fastest way to get to the venue if your seats are at grandstand 5,8 area. So far I find getting all infos complicated, italian websites and mobile apps do not seem to work in english. Hi, 1. Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you . your ticket in paper or digital format; Or would it be best to take a taxi to milan central and train to monza? I suggest checking the link and the map which are listed in this post, or leaving your car and getting to the track via train better option really than being stuck in traffic! Thanks. Appreciate your reply :). There was about 7 around the circuit according to the map. We remember sharing wine, proscioutto, fresh baked bread and banter with the Tifosi at Della Roggia. Me and my friend have a flight at 20:35 from Bergamo airport and we have GA tickets. That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. REGINA MARGHERITA LITERARY PARK 987 mt. I dont think the circuit provides transport inside for disable fans, sorry. The public transport options all involve a pretty long walk, even if you take the shuttle from Monza station to the circuit. Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit? If I would take a cab, do you think I would be able to make it there? 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. we have general admission tickets for the sunday. But please make sure you take along some ear protection for your baby, I really dont normally recommend taking such a small child to F1. Thanks in advance! You have a special train ticket you can buy for 13 EUR return more info here. What is the best way to go to the circuit? I would ask your hotel if you are staying in one. I just attended the August 31,2017 pit F1 put walk today. Being there early, I thought the line to go through security would be similar, if not smaller, than on Saturday. You need a train for either Monza station (followed by black shuttle) or Biassono-Lesmo (just a walk). After you arrive, you need to enter at Gate A or Gate G. (Check the map here). Museo Storico Alfa Romeo. Maybe 50m past the start line (due to advertising / walls / fences) we couldnt see much as it started. Thanks. Autodromo Nazionale Monza T his historic speed temple is one of the worlds great and fastests circuits. Otherwise, the shuttle bus will cost you an additional 4 EUR return. My friend wants to hire a driver to transport us from Milan to the track all 3 days of the race. Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. Please advise us for how to travel by car or bus/train we leave from Holland in 10 hours by car . Hi and thanks for a great informative site Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. Hi Andrew! What is our best choice to get from the train station in Milan to our seats? 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. We are going to Monza for this years race, seats in Grandstand 21A. I heard that it would also take very long with the trains after the race? Will travel by car from Bergamo, with ticket booked in 26C grandstand. Depending on the package you have with F1 Experiences, you should have a transfer back to Milan after the paddock club drinks. Monza Train Station is a popular GoOpti bus station in Monza. Enjoy! Coming from Monza station, you could take the Black shuttle bus but this will involve a lot of walking still. You may be better off taking the local 221 bus that will drop you closer to your grandstand (Gate B or C). When I booked tickets there was no option for a child ticket, and now that it seems the whole event has sold out, I cant check any of the ticket websites. Hi Andrew, 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. Hi Ollie, I think 7pm is too early even if Linate is easier to get to than Malpensa. Its a good escape from the track, they have food and live music. Hi, the weekend is coming and ansious I wait. The best price for this journey is $ 3.80. Monza Train Station | The F1 Spectator From here there are a number of ways to continue to the circuit which are listed below. Very disappointing, hopefully the organizers make some big improvements for 2023, but Im not holding my breath. The circuit doesnt seem to have a person just an automated telephone. Traffic probably at its worst in Monza from 9-11am on race day. Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. Journey Duration. Sorry, I dont know for sure. Thanks. 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 for always commenting and answering so many questions on this site! I will update this page very soon with 2017 info! 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. There were no known screens to even watch for GA tickets even in the fan zone. 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. Is it easy to get hold of a taxi around the ciruit? Even use my shoulder as his tripod to take photos. I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. If you mean right after the race, it will be difficult. Also what is the best website to buy tickets from, we are in Australia and thinking of parabolica stands? Second, it will be a long walk from the stop to your seats (at least 30-40 mins I think). Hello, some advice please. The gates at Lesmo/Biassono are generally a better place to enter, as less fans than at the other end of the circuit. This is a really useful website very informative! For sure I wish I had arrived sooner at the train station, but couldnt for practical reasons. To enter the Autodromo Nazionale Monza you need four documents. They will wait, watch (through fences etc) and listen to the race. 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. Thanks a lot! On the race day, there is a free train from Milan Central Train Station, but is very crowded. Cheers, very good site! Do you know if there is any specific bike parking areas close to the circuit? 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. Just a quick question about parking is it recommended that you buy parking tickets online for Monza or can you buy at the gate? 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. Very useful and helpful information provided here. And how to we cross to the inside of the track? I recommend leaving the circuit as soon as race finishes hope there arent any delays to the race. Central station Milano is not the best option to go to Monza. I managed to get weekend tickets for myself and my wife, but well be bringing our 11 month old baby with us. Same advice I gave to Harry in my last reply for the best parking. Hi Vykye, I was lucky enough to take the F1 Experiences paddock tour at the recent Malaysia GP. Thanks! Great website! They arent so well organized in Italy! 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? Otherwise Im sure its possible to find a well-rated shuttle service in Milan. Ill be going to Monza this year, and will be taking the train from Milano Centrale to Monza. Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit.
