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The 15 Best Day Trips from Monza

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Monza, Italy, led by Turin, Genoa, Verona. The closest is Bergamo, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Monza at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Turin136 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Genoa133 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Verona135 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Brescia74 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Parma120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Reggio nell'Emilia145 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Circoiscrizione II141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione VIII139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione III141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Circoiscrizione V137 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bergamo33 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Circoiscrizione VI134 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Piacenza67 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Novara53 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Circoiscrizione IV140 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Monza

  1. 1

    Turin, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Castello del Borgo Medioevale.

  2. 2

    Genoa, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Monza4 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Verona, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Monza4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Brescia, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Monza2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Parma, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Monza3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Monza4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Circoiscrizione II, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Circoiscrizione VIII, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Circoiscrizione III, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Circoiscrizione V, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bergamo, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-east of Monza1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Circoiscrizione VI, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-west of Monza4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Piacenza, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of Monza2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Novara, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km west of Monza2 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Circoiscrizione IV, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-west of Monza4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Monza to Turin

A realistic pace for Turin, 136 km from Monza. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Monza
  2. 09:40Arrive in Turin (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Castello del Borgo Medioevale
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Turin
  6. 15:40Head back to Monza
  7. 17:50Home in Monza

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Monza?
The best day trips from Monza are Turin, Genoa, Verona, Brescia, Parma. The closest is Bergamo, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Monza?
Bergamo is the closest, 33 km north-east of Monza, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Monza?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Monza: Bergamo (40 min), Novara (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Monza for a day out?
Turin is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km south-west of Monza and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Monza?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Reggio nell'Emilia at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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