Italian Grand Prix ⋅ Getting to Monza
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A royal park about 30km northeast of Milan is home to the Monza Grand Prix circuit. Whether you’re staying in the city for the weekend or camping near the track, most fans pass through Milan en route to the temple of speed. From here, regular buses and trains make it a quick and easy trip to the town of Monza where shuttle buses ferry fans to the track.
There are 3 international airports that serve as entry points for Milan: Malpensa (MXP) (40km), Linate (LIN) (7km) and Bergamo (BGY) (45km).
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From each airport, buses, taxis and trains take visitors into central Milan, usually dropping visitors off at the main train station, Milano Centrale. Tickets, booked at the airport or in advance with Omio, start at about €5 for a bus from Linate airport to Milano Centrale up to €8 if coming from Malpensa.
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For a private car and driver for up to four passengers, expect to pay from €50 to €100 depending on the airport and choice of car.
From other cities in Italy and destinations in central Europe, you might find that arriving in Milan by rail is preferable to flying. This cuts out the need for an extra journey into the city centre and makes the next stage of getting to the circuit more convenient.
You can search train schedules across multiple operators simultaneously to and from just about any station in Europe using Omio (formerly GoEuro) and purchase tickets for the same cost as buying direct from the train lines.
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) operates all public transport in Milan so you can use the same tickets on buses, metro, trams (street cars) and S lines (suburban railways). Buy tickets from convenience stores, newsstands and machines inside metro stations.
It’s important to validate your ticket at the start of your journey. Use one of the yellow or orange machines found at metro stations and onboard buses and trams. Do this each time you change vehicles and you’re good for up to 90 minutes of travel.
A single journey ticket costs €2 but a book of ten can be purchased for €18. Alternatively, pick up a 24-hour (€7) or 72-hour (€12) pass.
In Milan, you’ll be able to get to most places you want to go on the metro. It’s very easy to navigate the 5 color-coded lines and 103 stations. The metro opens at 6 am and closes at midnight (2 am on Saturday night).
A tourist attraction in their own right, Milan’s iconic trams are not only charming but also an efficient and easy way to get around. Some of the yellow and orange trams have been in service since the pre-war years and have changed very little. Information on tram routes and schedules can be found at tram stops and the time of the next tram is displayed on a live display.
Milan’s white taxis can be a pricey way to get around and are not usually necessary. If you do need a ride go to the nearest taxi rank as trying to hail one in the street is almost always futile. Most trips will be on the metre but on certain routes like to and from Milan’s airports, a fixed rate price applies. Uber is also operating in Milan and is usually less expensive than a taxi.
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Monza train station is in Monza town centre, about 6.6 km from the track. Regular suburban train lines S8, S9 and S11 cover the trip from Milan to Monza in about 20 minutes and run at least every half an hour.
From here there are a number of ways to continue to the circuit which are listed below. Keep in mind that Monza’s parkland is huge – one of the biggest in Europe. However you proceed, you’ll still face a 10-15 minute walk to your grandstand.
Grand Prix or no Grand Prix, there are regular buses connecting Milan and Monza operated by ATM. Bus lines 723, 724, and 722. You could also take the metro as far as Sesto 1 ° Maggio FS on line 1. From here catch bus Z221 to Monza.
Times for driving to the circuit under normal conditions are provided below but allow extra time during a Grand Prix weekend, especially after Sunday’s race. Rental companies like Hertz and Europcar have depots at all of Milan’s airports.
To get from Milan to the circuit head northeast along the Viale Fulvio Testi and continue onto the SS36. Exit to Monza/Saronno and merge onto Viale Lombardia. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Viale Cesare Battisti. After 1.5 km turn left onto the Viale Regina Margherita and continue onto Viale Brianza. From here follow local signs to parking areas.
CENTRAL MILAN | 35MIN | 28KM |
MALPENSA AIRPORT | 50MIN | 60KM |
LINATE AIRPORT | 30MIN | 24KM |
BERGAMO AIRPORT | 40MIN | 43KM |
Official car, motorcycle and motorhome parking near the circuit can be booked via MooneyGo. Some are within walking distance to the track and others are served by shuttle buses included with your parking pass.
With the exception of Gold Parking which should be booked in advance, parking passes can be booked online or bought at the car park on the day. Availability is not guaranteed though, so if you can, book ahead.
Most parking lots are open from about 6.30am to 11pm, though you should receive more specific information on this closer to race weekend.
Independent parking provider GP Monza Parking provide an alternative parking area to the official ones listed above. Located on Via Madonna delle Nevi, it’s just 390 metres from the North Gate, making it one of the closest to the circuit.
Single-day tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as multi-day tickets for the whole race weekend. This grass car park with options for cars, camper vans and buses is open from 6.30am to 9pm each day.
I’m Danny, an incurable Formula 1 fan for over 30 years and founder of The F1 Spectator. My aim is to inform and inspire, arming you with helpful tips and advice for your next F1 trip.