Man, getting from Milan to Monza sounds simple right? But lemme tell ya, I learned the hard way when I actually tried it last week. Buckle up, here’s my messy adventure.
The Train Debacle
First, I figured trains would be easy-peasy. Walked to Milano Centrale station early morning. Saw boards flashing “Monza”, felt like a genius. Grabbed espresso while waiting – tasted like sweet victory already. Boarded the train, relaxed… until we stopped halfway. Overhead announcement mumbled something about “track issues”. Sat there for 40 minutes while Italian grandmas yelled at conductors. Finally crawled into Monza station way late.
Taxi Disaster
Next day tried taxis. My cheap side hesitated but I waved one down. Driver looked cheerful until I said “Monza”. Guy started ranting in rapid-fire Italian while gesturing at traffic. Meter jumped like crazy – €100+ later, we were stuck bumper-to-bumper on Via Valtellina. Dude kept slamming his horn like it’d magically clear traffic. My wallet still hurts.
Discovering the Secret Bus
After sulking at a café, this old waiter saw my frustration. Leaned over whispering “Prendi l’autobus Z221”. Followed his advice next morning. Found the blue bus stop behind San Babila church. Paid €3 at a kiosk – ticket looked sketchy but whatever. Bus rattled along like an antique washing machine, but hey! Dropped me smack in Monza park in 35 minutes flat.
What Actually Worked
- Avoid rush hours like plague
- Double-check train track numbers (they change!)
- Bus Z221 costs peanuts but runs every 20 mins
Final verdict? Trains if you got time to gamble, bus if you value sanity. Never again taking that cursed taxi though. Seriously, that driver turned into Mario Kart villain halfway through. Bottoms up to cheaper adventures!
