Thanks in advance! It took forever! What is your advice taking our flight into consideration? (Editor, thank you for this site and all your tips to get the best experience!). What is the best route to get to the track and most practical gate? I would take the train to Monza station and then hop on the local 221 bus (not the shuttle) to get you very close to entrance B and the 8a grandstand. Thanks again Having a back up plan is a good idea! Yes, you do have some solutions from Como to Monza, not all over the day direct trains but at least you dont have to arrive until Milan. I am going on Sunday, General admission and was wondering the nearest official car park to the entrance. Or does it matter if we go to north east etc. Our last day we rented a car for 30 euro to get around to 95 euro ride to Malpensa, but had so much fun driving around town and seeing the different neighborhoods. Im coming from Adelaide, Australia and am looking forward to going to Monza for tas they may not be the most expensivehe 1st time. On Saturday we would prefer to take train to the circuit. You can also get a local bus, like the 221. Just so you know. Hello, dont you know when the parking tickets will be available to buy? If I would take a cab, do you think I would be able to make it there? What will be the best way to get to Monza each day? Just follow the crowds! This would seem like a good option, even if you are staying longer and need to buy 2 x 3-day passes. Yes, it will be a walk from there to 21D and 8B, but its a nice walk in one of Europes largest city parks. My questions are 1) do you have to pre-book the park and ride before you arrive? First time attending Monza. Any thoughts on time of arrival for General Admission tickets? You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. Ill probably just be getting General Admission tickets, I dont like being tied down to a seat. I would leave before 8am. Our GP tickets are in Ascari 13. They arent so well organized in Italy! To try and find a vantage point for the race. Trains run regularly (about every 10 minutes) between Nice and Monte Carlo Station. Buy them at the station. Is it possible to take a Taxi as we will be in a hurry great website and article. Como is very nice! I think we are going by train from Milano to Monza and take the black shuttle bus. What way would you recommend to get to the track? Yes, theres no shuttle on Thursday. And do you have any tips? The Park of Monza | Monza and Brianza Official Visitor Guide Even on the metro when we had the wrong tickets, he totally helped us along. It will be chaos and you are liable to be stuck for hours, especially getting out. Hi Walter, sorry but I have too many questions about getting to the track. The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. Remember also that some roads are closed, so you cant always trust your GPS. The level of security has destroyed Monza as a venue. Are we okay to get the train from Como to Monza, or are there better options? Take the train to Monza station, followed by the Black shuttle bus. So we went back to the inside to the end of the main grandstand. Shouldnt be such an issue on Friday, but still worth getting there early as you can. Which parking spot is the best for our car? More info here. I shall assume that a taxi from the station to the park in Monza is overly expensive and the public bus option would be better. Thanks for the quick response! We would like to park at the Gold parking. 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. Sadly, I dont think we can necessarily expect an improved organization this year, because Italy:) The Ferrari museum is great, but it will be a lot of travel and its a long way to go for just one day. 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. Hi Andrew, I see on the Monza website that Trenord tickets can be purchased online in advance. So, I decided to write about my experience in case it would help someone else. If you have hired a car, make sure youve purchased the most comprehensive insurance. Hi Great info. 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. Both offer the cheapest prices and you can save more by choosing to pick up your tickets at the track rather than have them shipped to Australia. Ive bought tickets through F1.com and have been told due to printing delays we may have to collect our tickets from the circuit. Please be aware that there isnt anywhere at the track to store luggage. What will be the best parking spot to get to entrance E? It's called Monza Circuit, but the two main gates, are not in Monza. I would still take the train. Monza Hotels near F1 Italian Grand Prix Race Track - Hotelfollower.com Its really a bit too early. Depending on the package you have with F1 Experiences, you should have a transfer back to Milan after the paddock club drinks. Find station information, search timetables and book tickets to and from Monza. So, it looks like the train strikes on Friday are official. More info here: http://www.monzanet.it/en/formula1/3125/F1%20minisito%202012_Centri%20accrediti%20en Heres the map you need: http://www.monzanet.it/get/3029/2239/mappa%20completa%20+%20legenda%20parcheggi%20+%20tribune%202014.pdf. thanks Jo. Monza - RacingCircuits.info Queued again for drinks and then food. Would you know what this is? Im travelling from Milano Centrale by train to Monza next week. A good network of local motorways and roads make Imola easy to reach - the circuit is 5km from the E45 motorway, which connects Bologna to Rimini on the coast. Many thanks for your reassuring reply. Im a bit confused by that, too. 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 have tickets to the Ascari stand and was wondering if I can enter any of the entrances to get there? Instead, why dont you go to the Alfa Romeo museum, which is in the suburbs of Milan? I was thinking it would need to be train and bus. black line will be available until 20, but note that a lot of person will be there for the bus, so consider to be at the bus stop about 30 mins before. 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. 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. If you take the train, followed by the Black shuttle bus and then walking, Id estimate you are looking at least 90 minutes longer at peak times with additional waiting for train/shuttle. More advice in our Trackside guide. If you purchased your tickets via Monzanet (like we did last year), you will more than likely be picking them up at the Mirabello entrance. Hi Johan, you are in luck. They offer an option to collect your tickets in person at the track: they have a booth near the main entrance. I recommend leaving the circuit as soon as race finishes hope there arent any delays to the race. The advantage as I saw it is that the park and ride buses drop you off about a 30 minute walk from the entrances whilst this was actually 100 yards from the entrance. 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! We are a group of 4 and have tickets to 8a Esterna Prima Variante A. Check the map here. Hi, Wondering how to get to the circuit on Thursday? You could use the public bus arriving to Biassono (here one of the lines http://monzabrianza.autoguidovie.it/it/l/orario-monza-brianza/index). Whats the quickest/easiest way to get to Parabolica 23a from the central station? The park is huge and has lots to see and do, so use that time to walk around and experience the atmosphere. Hi Andrew, thanks for all the info! Its on the inside of the circuit, so a little further from most gates. distance to monza race track - Monza Message Board - Tripadvisor 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). We remember sharing wine, proscioutto, fresh baked bread and banter with the Tifosi at Della Roggia. Good luck and enjoy the atmosphere of Monza! Do You think that i would have enough time to get to the circuit for the race (14:00). So, maybe is better to take the other trains heading to Monza. 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. Be some time before we are back. WHERE TO PARK During the ITALIAN GRAND PRIX it is not possible to access the racetrack with private cars and motorbikes . Couple of questions if you can help. Thanks, I am going to Monza for the first time.planning to travel by car from Como. Thank you very much in advance. Locals are rude and pushing around. For the days it does not run which is the best bus to catch I am in stand 26a Coming from Monza station, you could take the Black shuttle bus but this will involve a lot of walking still. Hi, We have grandstand 1 tickets for Sunday, booked through F1.com that we are picking up from the track. Hi Alex, there are no specific motorbike parking areas at Monza. A ticket purchased on the bus is 1.60 each way. You should be able to see some of the action at the second chicane in GA, but it was a few years ago I was last there. My thoughts from reading the comments are to both arrive and depart the track via the Biassono-Lesmo station and walk from there to avoid the larger crush at the main station. Yes you can buy open return tickets. Hi Andrew! 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. How long does it take to walk from Monza train station to the circuit ? jQuery('.g-recaptcha').each(function (index, el) { 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. Id recommend getting a flight leaving no earlier than 9pm. Metro m1 from Milan to sesto station then z221 bus to Santa Maria delle Selve, in Biassono. Hi Paulina, I think you should explore the whole circuit :) Remember on Friday that you can sit in any grandstand you wish, apart from Centrale.