Queued again for drinks and then food. 2) in Vedano al Lambro, about the same walking distance to arrive at your 26C, but less people are parking there. Followed the links re the car parks, but its in Italian! It will be chaos and you are liable to be stuck for hours, especially getting out. Race day, I wanted to try Monza station to z221 bus, but we voted to do the Biassono walk again, and good thing. Thank you very much for the quick reply and again, for this site. This site is amazing thank you for all you do! The event has lost EVERYTHING that made it Monza. Otherwise, the shuttle bus will cost you an additional 4 EUR return. Hi and thank you for the excellent info you are providing. It's called Monza Circuit, but the two main gates, are not in Monza. Myself and my son are attending Monza this weekend. Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379. 2. We followed the crowd, walked about 4 minutes to the Lesmo gate and the roar of the F2 V8s screaming by. 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. Do you know where I can buy the ticket for it? Take it monza station would be easier to use, thanks in advance. It is also possible to take bus 100 to the circuit! I guess the rain really slowed us down more than we realized. We have General Admission tickets and a rental car. My girl friend and myself had to go through the nonsense today at the sesto m1 station. We arent in a hurry on the day, but conscious of limiting the amount of walking for our particular group of 4. Im heading into Monza for race day. The best way to get to Monza on Grand Prix weekend is to take one of the regular trains from the large stations in central Milan to Monza railway station, then a shuttle bus to the circuit. Is it worth driving to the track and parking or is there another option thats more efficient? and what can you take with you in your back, what is allowd on the circuit. We had no one imposing any fines what so ever, and only ran into the train conductor twice. jQuery('.g-recaptcha').each(function (index, el) { I would like to take the train from Milano Centrale to the Biassono Lesmo stop. You can buy tickets from the station. Monza Train Station is a popular GoOpti bus station in Monza. 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. Yes of course you can walk, it should take around 45 minutes to an hour. Many fans then got stranded for almost 2 hours, as the next (and last) train scheduled for 8.09pm was delayed almost 1 hour for technical reasons, and only left after 9pm, and arrived at Porta Garibaldi at 9.45pm. Thinking also Parabolica 21a. Also where is the entrance to the paddock as I may have some paddock passes coming my way? Despite this we had an amazing day, the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I cant imagine how long it would have taken people to go through security (maybe a couple of hours, unless they were really rushing bag checks), as I decided with most people to walk to the next entrance at the North Western end of the track which was nearby. Grandstand 6c is a good choice! I would ask your hotel if you are staying in one. It can be slow leaving the track after the race, and there could be delays for the shuttle/train. Personally, I would go to Piazza Costello for the parade and skip the pitlane walk, but its your decision. Thanks a lot Mirela, glad you enjoyed your experience at the Italian GP! We have rented a car for the weekend and have an hotel for Friday and Saturday night in center of Milan. Mobile tickets on your phone should be fine, but its always a good idea to have a printout as well, just in case. Thanks! 'sitekey': jQuery(el).attr('data-sitekey') With over 270 train and coach companies in and across 45 countries including Trenitalia and Italo, see where you can go from Monza with Trainline today. Monza is amazing and I am sure you will have a great weekend. I guess both options work, but the private transport will be more comfortable and a lot more expensive. Strange, really, but it worked for me then. }); Monza is open from 07:00-20:30 (subject to change for security reasons) from Friday to Sunday on Italian Grand Prix weekend. . Paddock Passses sound great, hope it works out for you entrances to the paddock are at either end of the Paddock (behind the pits) on the inside of the circuit. Does grandstands have numbered seats or is it first come first serve? We are staying in Pero just outside of Milano and have tickets for grandstand 10(seconda variante). With tickets booked the focus now turns to how to best get to the track! 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. Or does it matter if we go to north east etc. 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. Is train to Monza Station the best option? If someone need some hint/suggestions on transportations or pickup arrangments by car, feel free to contact me or ask here. which is the best car park to book please? My friend and I are coming from Bergamo and have tickets to 8A. 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? I stay in Bergamo, does anyone know if there is a direct rail connection between Bergamo and Monza ? 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. Hiring a car is a great way to see Italy, especially if youve got some extra time to explore. Looks like its just a translation glitch :), Thanks! Hello, your best bet on Thursday is to take the local bus (Z221) and stay on after Monza railway station. But not a lot of people do that. Ive never driven from the UK, but have driven in this part of Europe, theres always something to see. Please note to not park out of regular spots, as the police tickets are very common during the gp. Driving is also worth considering, but the local traffic can get pretty bad on race weekend. Id consider driving to the track on Friday and possibly Saturday, but Sunday could be problematic with much more traffic Id consider taking the train on race day. Only going on Sunday. Were in stand 6c we plan to get the train to Monsa station then the 221 bus to via Santa Maria del selve .. Then enter at gate B . Try and negotiate the far upfront; I dont imagine it should be more than 10 EUR. 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 info on Shuttles / walking times was very informative. But the atmosphere makes up for this! But I would personally buy in advance, save you having to line up. You can either buy online in advance or on the day. If the race starts at 3:00 on Saturday, what time to you recommend we get to the circuit? I am planning on coming to the pit walk on thursday. Estimated driving times to Imola from major regional cities: Bologna: 40 minutes (40km) Having a back up plan is a good idea! Please help me plan how to come the closest possible to our seats, I would really appreciate. But you can find more info here (to actually buy parking passes, the site is in Italian only). Trains depart from Milano Centrale or Milano Porto Garibaldi train stations. GDay Darren. Could you please advise of the best way to get to the race? Any other suggestions for entry gates, journeys to/from and planning of the race-day? Up to you what time you arrive at the circuit. Hi Jess, quickest would be by car in around 1 hour, but I understand not everyone wants to hire one in an unfamiliar country! 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? Sunday 6,00/20,00. I was thinking we would just take the train and the shuttles like you suggested. 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?. Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie 1.28 km. A ticket purchased on the bus is 1.60 each way. Thanks! Hi, I want to camp is it better to try and camp in Milan rather than further out? Wear comfortable shoes though, as its still a long walk. Ive recommended a few spots in our Tickets guide. My group is going to Monza this year we are staying in Milan and sitting in 6b. As for race morning, Id be looking to get there before 9am to beat the worst traffic. Have you considered leaving the car in the center on Sunday and taking the train to the circuit? Darren. Theres plenty of signs. Maybe also on the shuttle. Ive read through this page and a lot of the comments and was hoping you could clarify a transportation question. Which transfer to take? However I was completely wrong, I think many people had arrived already by car. After the race, I joined the track invasion from parabolica, and walked on the track through the main straight until the Lesmo exit again. On Sunday we will drive by car, since we have to travel back to Germany after the race. Next time, Im renting a car. There is no information on the official website yet. I hear girls screaming and asking people stop pushing but no one seem to care. Merci pour ces information si je pars trs tt le dimanche matin en voiture pour monza, a quelle heure des difficults commencent ? Hello, Its about 15-20 minutes walk from where the Black line bus from Monza Railway station drops you off. Regular train services connect Monza to the centre of Milan, as well as nearby cities like Bergamo. The approach to Parabolica is good, inside the circuit. Not sure when gates open, but aim to get there around 8-9am to beat most of the crowds. Im a bit confused about the black line shuttle bus. Take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay as you leave. La promozione valida per i giorni 9-10-11 settembre 2022 -> The promotion is valid for 9-10-11 september. They hire bikes that you can ride around inside the circuit, and also do food and drink. Good luck and enjoy the atmosphere of Monza! And avoiding the Black shuttle on race day is probably going to save you time and hassle, as it will be very popular/crowded. That being the case, be aware that a lot of folk actually travel out to the circuit without tickets. Can you pre book the black line shuttle bus or do you just purchase those on the spot? Autodromo Nazionale Monza T his historic speed temple is one of the worlds great and fastests circuits. Its generally not a good idea to drive to Monza as the track near the circuit on race weekend is horrendous. You could head to the Paddock entrance and try to get some driver autographs! When you arrive at Monza train station, Black shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit for 6 return per day. Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. Are these time estimates off or is taking the black shuttle really saving about 10 minutes or so of walking (again not including wait time to get on the shuttle)? Hi there, this is guide is really helpful and really easy to understand. Is it best to pre-book our train tickets and if so do we need to stick to the times we book for? since the shuttle bus says that works over fri-sat-sun? Also, are the car parks under surveillance? http://monzanet.s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/2015/08/28083909/Mappe-GPf1-4-1.pdf. Read that staying in Bergamo was a good alternative to staying in Milan, cost and transportation wise. or do you suggest another entrance :). I found they were much of a muchness from both options. My doubt is to stay in Milan or Bergamo/Verona. In short, I do think its worth the money for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a Grand Prix. Hey, great guide! Amazing website, F1 should start sending a link with race tickets. Italy has a good motorway network, but the tolls can get quite expensive. This can have a knock on effect to the bus service/trains etc ex Monza on the Sunday. Weve been looking on TrainLine? Cheers. Hi Paul, its a really long walk from the Biassono entrance to 26c. Thanks mate 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. In any case expect me to elaborate on our experience in September! They offer an option to collect your tickets in person at the track: they have a booth near the main entrance. Even use my shoulder as his tripod to take photos. After F2 qualifying at 7pm on Friday, I rushed to the Lesmo exit to get onto the 7.09pm train from Biassono-Lesmo station, only to find out that I wasnt the only one to have had the same idea, and due to crowd control, I wasnt allowed onto the platform. Depending on the package you have with F1 Experiences, you should have a transfer back to Milan after the paddock club drinks. Thanks again! Do you know which train/bus connection is best?? Hi Derek, thanks for the compliments! What would be your suggestion for the best parking area and access gate, respectively? I was looking at buying a weekly pass for the train so we can get around Milan as well but it appears you need some sort of card to load it on to, which is not available for tourist. Probably yes. 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. Close to the end of the race we left to beat any traffic, cycled back, picked up our car and were at the airport at 16:30. Hello, the train to Monza station, followed by the Black Shuttle is the most popular way of getting to the track but not the only way. Thank you thats a great help, I really appreciate it. Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. We rented a car and drove to the circuit arriving about 10.30am each day which I would have thought would be a busy time. Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? But consider taking the train on race day, otherwise you will get stuck in traffic. Your thoughts on that and your site has been very helpful in my planning. Id drive to the track, but maybe take the train on race day when the traffic will be much heavier. Easier access as well, and you have a nice place close by to go for food and drinks (Ostello Costa Alta, check it out). For all other tickets, Monza train station will be better. Do you know where that ticket office would be and what time they might open on Sunday? Yes seats are numbered but only on Saturday and Sunday, and you may still have to ask some random person to vacate your seat. Sander, Yes for sure you will make it, provided your flight is on time. Recommended Train, bus Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monza Take the bus from Monza to Biassono 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.