Monte Carlo in one day from Malpensa

A day-trip to Monte Carlo from Milan — realistic with the right car.

Malpensa to Monte Carlo is 280 km — long for a day-trip but doable with an early start and a sedan with good highway manners.

Route

A7 to Genoa, A10 along the Ligurian coast, A8 in France to Monaco. Toll about 60 EUR each way. About 3h15m.

Park at Parking des Pêcheurs. Walk up to Place du Palais for the changing of the guard at 11:55. Lunch in Monaco-Ville.

Casino entry 18 EUR after 14:00. Hotel de Paris bar (Salle Empire) for a Negroni. F1 track corners are walkable in 40 minutes.

Leave Monaco by 18:00 to avoid Genoa traffic. Back at Malpensa by 21:30.

Monte Carlo in a day is intense but rewarding. For Grand Prix week (May), the transfer needs to start two days earlier — coastal traffic doubles.

Need a transfer?

Fixed prices, name-sign meet & greet, pay after the trip. Mercedes E/V/S-Class.