How to Get to Monza for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix

The best ways to get to Monza for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. Advice on flights to Milan, local trains, buses, driving & more

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The 2025 Italian Grand Prix is scheduled for September 5-7

Dates are also confirmed for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix on September 4-6

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It’s 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. The race itself takes place at Monza Park, around 16km (10 miles) north of Milan’s city center. The best way to get to the circuit is by train, from both Milan and nearby cities such as Bergamo. Shuttle buses are available from Monza train station to the circuit, and the Italian rail operator Trenord also offers special discounted train tickets on race weekend. Driving is also worth considering, but the local traffic can get pretty congested on race weekend and there’s not a whole lot of parking near the circuit.

Milan’s Airports

Linate (LIN) is just 8km to the southeast of the city centre and is mainly used for domestic and short-haul European flights. It is a major hub for the Italian national carrier Alitalia, which serves both domestic and European cities from LIN. Fly into Linate if you can!

Malpensa (MXP), located 40km northwest of Milan’s city centre, is the city’s largest and busiest airport, serving a range of both flag carrier and discount airlines flying to both short-haul and long-haul destinations. Regular direct flights connect MXP with global hubs in the USA, the Middle-East and Asia. The airport is also a major hub for European low-cost carrier Easyjet

Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) is located 45km to the east of Milan and provides good access to Monza. It’s a major hub for discount airline Ryanair, which flies regularly to Bergamo from 50 European destinations.

Trains to Milan

Milan’s Centrale Train Station is a beautiful old building on the Piazza Duca d’Aosta. The Italian train network is well developed and served by Frecciarossa high-speed trains. Milan is connected with many large cities in neighboring European countries including France, Spain, Austria and Germany. International high-speed (and night) trains generally need to be booked in advance and offer limited allocations for Eurail pass holders. Here are some popular domestic routes with the approximate journey time via high-speed train: Rome-Milan (3 hours), Florence-Milan (2 hours) and Venice-Milan (2 hours 25 minutes). During recent editions of the Italian Grand Prix, there has also be additional direct services between Zurich and Milan. Learn more & book on Trenitalia.

Driving to Milan

Italy has a good motorway network, but the tolls can get quite expensive. Different companies operate different sections of motorway, so sometimes you pay a set fee for a particular section, other times a rate per km. As a guide, expect to pay around €8-10 per 100km. The tolls themselves can take a bit of getting used to. Remember to take the white lane/s to pay with cash or a credit card. Take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay as you leave. The majority of toll exits are automated, but an English option is available and it’s not too difficult to work out. Hiring a car is a great way to see Italy, especially if you’ve got some extra time to explore.

F1 Experiences Hotel Bookings & Circuit Transfers

Hotel and circuit transfers are available for fans who book their ticket package for the Italian Grand Prix with F1 Experiences. . F1 Experiences secures room allocations at some of the most sought-after hotels in Milan on race weekend, and return coach transfers from your hotel to Monza circuit can be added to bookings. Rooms are currently available at the NYX Milan, Hilton Milan and Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.

How to Get to Monza

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. The downside is that this involves a lot of walking; 10-20 minutes from the shuttle drop-off points to the circuit entrances, plus anywhere from 10-30 minutes to get to your seat inside the circuit. The Z221 bus travels from Sesto FS to Monza, with stops close to the circuit, but can get overcrowded and stuck in local traffic at peak times.

A taxi (or Uber) from central Milan should set you back around €40-60, but cars can also get held up in traffic on the small local roads next to the circuit. Driving is another option, though be aware that the local streets around Monza are closed to general traffic on race weekend, and you’ll be directed to one of the many car parks around the outside of Monza park – after parking, you’ll be able to take a shuttle bus to the circuit.

Trains to Monza Station

Trains depart from Milano Centrale, Milano Porto Garibaldi and Sesto San Giovanni train stations for Stazione di Monza on each day of the weekend. The trip only takes around 20-30 minutes and trains run fairly frequently, at least every 15 minutes.

From Milano Central: Look for trains headed to Lecco, Tirano or Chiasso.

From Milano Porto Garibaldi: Look for trains headed to Lecco, Bergamo, Chiasso, Molteno or Chiavenna

If you are staying in Milan, the best ticket to buy is the Monza GP 2025 Train + Shuttle Bus Monza-Racetrack, which costs €10 for a day return ticket on race weekend. It includes a return train ticket from Milan (any station, flexible times) to Monza plus a ticket for the Black Line Shuttle from Monza station to the circuit. These tickets are available on Friday September 5, Saturday September 6, and Sunday September 7.

If you are staying in another city in the Lombardy region, the best ticket to buy is the Monza GP 2025 TRENORD DAY PASS, which costs €13 for a day return ticket on race weekend. You can take any train from another city in Lombardy (e,g. Bergamo, Como) to Monza station (Friday to Sunday of race weekend) or Biassono-Lesmo station (race day only).

Black Line (Linia Nera) Shuttle Buses from Monza Station to the Circuit

When you arrive at Monza train station, Black Line (Linia Nera) shuttle buses are on hand to take you to the circuit (€6 return per day when bought on the spot, or included when purchasing the €10 integrated ticket described above). You will get dropped off around 20 minutes walk from the eastern Vedano entrance gate to the circuit, close to the Parabolica. The Black Shuttle buses run from 07:30-20:30 from Friday to Sunday

The queues to get the train from the circuit back to Milan on the weekend can be long and disorganized. It can be a good idea to stay at the circuit a little longer and avoid the peak crowds. You should also exercise caution with your belongings, as pickpockets are active and love big crowds. Don’t forget to validate your train ticket when you get on, otherwise you will be liable for a small fine. Check the circuit map with the Black shuttle drop off point here.

Trains to Biassono-Lesmo

Trains depart Milano Porta Garibaldi station regularly for the Biassono-Lesmo station, which is located at the northeast corner of the circuit, closest to the Lesmo bends. This is a good option if you are sitting at Seconda Variante (Grandstands 9, 10) or Variante Ascari (Grandstands 12-20), or planning to watch in the General Admission areas near Lesmo. Otherwise it will be a very long walk and you are better off taking a train to Monza station, followed by the Black Line shuttle bus.

Regular trains run hourly on line S7 between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Lecco stopping at Biassono-Lesmo on all days. A one-way ticket costs €2.80. Outbound trains leaves Milano Porta Garibaldi at 17 past the hour for a 32 minute journey, and the return towards Milan leaves Biassono-Lesmo at 9 past the hour.

On race day only, you can buy a €5 return ticket for the Monza GP 2025 EXTRAORDINARY TRAINS MILAN PORTA GARIBALDI – BIASSONO-LESMO PARCO. This is an express service from Milano Porta Garibaldi station to Biassono-Lesmo that only takes 23 minutes and runs more regularly (and with greater capacity) on race day.

Buses to Monza

You can also get to the circuit via the Z221 bus from Sesto San Giovanni train station in the north of Milan (next to Sesto 1º Maggio station on metro line 1). Stay on the bus when it passes Monza railway station; it goes further and you can get off closer to the circuit at Vedano (close to main gate and best for most grandstands) or Biassono (the S. Maria delle Selve entrance gate). Due to more frequent buses and less people, it makes sense to take the Z221 bus on Friday only, rather than on the weekend.

Local buses also go past Monza park. The 204 bus travels from Monza Corso Milano (near Monza Railway Station) and goes to Vedano al Lambro (the Vedano entrance gate) and the 221 bus goes from the same place to the Biassono entrance of the circuit. Bus tickets valid for one hour cost around €2.

Taxi or Ride Sharing to Monza

A taxi ride from the center of Milan to Monza will cost around €60-80 one way, more going the other way. Be aware that if you haven’t booked a return trip, it can be very difficult at peak times to get a taxi from Monza back to Milan. Staying around the circuit or going for a drink nearby is a good idea to let the crowds thin out and be able to more easily order a taxi. The pick up point for taxis is located at Via Cesana and Villa in Biassono (near the gas station). Download appTaxi to get a taxi via your smartphone or call +39 039 36379 (FreeNow is also a good alternative app for ordering a taxi via your smartphone.)

Only the premium Uber Black service operates in the largest cities in Italy (including Milan). This is a limousine service with modern and comfortable cars, and is more expensive than a regular Uber. A ride from the center of Milan to Monza will cost a minimum of €80 on race weekend and potentially a lot more due to surge pricing (especially travelling home from the circuit). Vans are also available for larger groups. Since 2022, the Uber app is integrated with appTaxi, meaning you can also order a regular taxi via the Uber app.

Driving & Parking at Monza

It’s relatively easy to get to Monza on race weekend via the local network of motorways, but make sure you have a GPS with up-to-date maps. You won’t be able to drive on the roads closest to the circuit itself on race weekend due to traffic restrictions, but there are plenty of parking areas dotted around Monza Park. Do not leave any items of value in your car when parking near Monza, as thieves do target vehicles on Grand Prix weekend. If you have hired a car, make sure you’ve purchased the most comprehensive insurance.

Lots near the circuit are color-coded – see more info below. The cheapest Blue lots (around 5km south east of the circuit) include a ticket on the Blue Line (Navetta Blu) shuttle to the circuit at Gate G, and are priced at €25 on Friday and Saturday, €40 on Sunday. Please note that Blue Line shuttles only run on Saturday and Sunday (07:00-20:30). Purple parking areas around 5km from the Vedano entrance are also served by the Purple Line (Navetta Viola) shuttles, but only on Saturday and Sunday (07:00-20:30). The closest parking to the main gate is Silver Auto 1 (Parcheggio Platino Auto 1), which costs €130 for 3 days. More parking info here.

Download the Monza Circuit app for maps with the location of parking areas near the circuit on race weekend. To purchase car or motorbike parking tickets in advance, you will be directed to Monza Mobilita (Italian language only). Parking lots are open as follows on race weekend: Friday (07:00-21:00), Saturday (06:30-21:00), Sunday (06:30-21:00).

Parking Lots Near Monza

The following lots are open from Friday to Sunday:

Green Parking: 500m from Gates C and D. (Also available for motorbikes and campers)

Gold Parking: 1km from Gate A and 1.5 km from Gate G. (Also available for motorbikes)

Orange Parking: 2km from Gate A. Also available for motorbikes (The Orange Parking area closes at 22:30)

Platinum Parking: 1km from Gate A

White Parking: 600m from Gate C

Red Parking: 3.5km from Gate G. (Also available for buses)

The following lots are only open on Saturday and Sunday:

Brown Parking: 1 km from Gates C and B. Also available for buses.

Purple Parking: 4.5 km from Porta di Vedano (Viola shuttle available, with its final stop located a 5-minute walk from Gate A

Blue Parking: 5 km from Gate G (Blue Shuttle service available, with its final stop located 600 m from Gate G)

Bicycle parking lots are located in Via Parco (Lesmo) and Viale Cavriga (Monza), open all three days.

Click here to download the Monza map

Recommended Monza Entrance Gates Based on Ticket Types

Gate A/B – Vedano: Grandstands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Gate B – Santa Maria: Grandstands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, General Admission

Gate C – Costa Bassa: Grandstands 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 32, General Admission

Gate D – Lesmo: Grandstands 6, 9, 10, 10Bis, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 32, 33A, 33B, General Admission

Gate G – Mirabello: Grandstands 9, 10, 10Bis, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17A, 17B, 18, 20bis, 21, 22, 23, 33A, 33B, Gradinate Interno Parabolica, General Admission

Getting Around in Milan

Milan has an excellent public transport system. The metro has four underground lines and trains run from 6am to midnight. 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). More information is on the ATM website.