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The blue lines in Como indicate paid parking areas distributed across the historic center, residential neighborhoods, areas near the lake, and city interchange zones.
Parking regulations are established by the Municipality of Como, while operational management is entrusted to Como Servizi Urbani. Rates, hours, and conditions may vary depending on the zone and time slot: for this reason, the vertical signage posted next to the parking space is always the reference.
In the Municipality of Como, it is possible to pay for parking using traditional methods or digital systems, depending on the enabled areas.
The traditional method is payment through a parking meter, available in the main regulated parking areas. With the parking meter you can:
In enabled areas, you can also pay for parking through the Telepass app.
With the app you can:
Before using the service, it is always advisable to verify Telepass availability directly in the parking area.
Blue lines in Como are distributed across various city areas, from the historic center to areas near the lake, to peripheral neighborhoods and interchange areas. In particular, they are distributed across 7 tariff zones:
Rate / area | Main streets and squares | Features |
|---|---|---|
Orange Rate | Piazzale Francesco Somaini, Viale Puecher, Via Cantoni, Via Campo Garibaldi, Viale Sinigaglia, Via Per Cernobbio | Central areas and lakeside locations with modular pricing |
Light Blue Rate | Via Anzani, Piazza San Rocco, Via Dei Mille, Via Napoleona, Largo Radice, Via Crispi | Urban areas with discounted hourly rates |
Blue Rate | Via Milano, Via Borsieri, Piazza Vittoria, Via Cadorna, Via Borgo Vico, Via Mentana | Central and commercial areas with standard rates |
Red Rate | Via Foscolo, Piazza Matteotti, Via Dante, Via Rezzonico, Piazza Amendola, Viale Lecco | High-turnover parking areas in the city center |
Green Rate | Viale Roosevelt, Piazza della Tessitrice, Viale Innocenzo XI, Via Castelnuovo, Via Bellinzona | Areas with daily flat rates or discounted pricing |
Volcano Rate | Via Fratelli Recchi, Piazza Croggi, Viale Geno, Via Torno, Viale Rosselli | High-rate areas active 24 hours a day |
Incremental Rate | Piazza XXIV Maggio, Via Bellinzona, Via Catenazzi, Via Marchesi | Areas with the first 30 minutes free and progressive pricing |
The distribution of parking spaces may change based on municipal ordinances: it is always advisable to check the vertical signage on site.
The tariffs for blue lines parking in Como change based on the zone, type of parking, and time slot.
The main differences concern:
Rate | Main streets and squares | Estimated cost | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
Orange | Piazzale Francesco Somaini, Viale Puecher, Via Cantoni, Via Campo Garibaldi, Via Sinigaglia, Viale Sinigaglia, Via Per Cernobbio | €1.00/h on weekdays; €2.00/h on holidays and weekends | Modular pricing |
Light Blue | Via Anzani, Piazza San Rocco, Via Dei Mille, Via Napoleona, Largo Radice, Via Crispi | €0.50 for the first hour; €1.00 for subsequent hours | Discounted rate |
Blue | Via Milano, Via Borsieri, Piazza Vittoria, Via Cadorna, Via Borgo Vico, Via Mentana | €1.00/h | Standard rate |
Red | Via Foscolo, Piazza Matteotti, Via Dante, Via Rezzonico, Piazza Amendola, Viale Lecco | €2.00/h | High turnover |
Green | Viale Roosevelt, Piazza della Tessitrice, Viale Innocenzo XI, Via Castelnuovo, Via Bellinzona | From €1.00/h or flat rate of €5.00 for 11 hours | Varies by area |
Volcano | Via Fratelli Recchi, Piazza Croggi, Viale Geno, Via Torno, Viale Rosselli | €3.00/h | Active 24/7 |
Incremental | Piazza XXIV Maggio, Via Bellinzona, Via Catenazzi, Via Marchesi | 30 minutes free, then €0.50 for the first hour and €1.00 for subsequent hours | Progressive pricing |
The minimum amounts may change based on the tariff and zone. For this reason, it is always advisable to check the vertical signage on site.
The payment hours for blue lines in Como are generally valid:
This time slot applies to the main city rates: Orange, Light Blue, Blue, Red, Green and Incremental.
The only main exception concerns areas with Volcano Rate, where paid parking is active every day, 24 hours a day, from 00:00 to 24:00.
As always, before parking it is advisable to check the vertical signage present on site, which may indicate specific rules for individual areas or parking meters.
In Como, parking on blue lines is generally paid even on Sundays and public holidays. However, there are some specific exceptions provided for in the municipal tariff plan.
The only areas where free parking is available on public holidays are:
In all other city areas, paid parking remains normally active according to the tariff and hours set for the zone. As always, it is advisable to check the vertical signage on site for any updates or specific provisions.
The Como parking system provides various types of permits and authorizations dedicated to residents and regular users of regulated areas.
The methods of use and areas of validity may vary based on the tariff zone and category of membership.
The Municipality of Como provides dedicated permits for Facilitated Parking Areas (ASA), designed for those who need to park with greater continuity in specific areas of the city.
For each household, a maximum of 1 permit is provided, which can be associated with up to 2 license plates. The main areas involved are:
The available spaces and permits are limited and may vary depending on the area: before requesting the permit, it is therefore advisable to verify the updated conditions and availability provided by the Municipality.
Vehicles in service of persons with disabilities equipped with CUDE badge can benefit from the exemptions provided by current regulations. Parking is permitted according to the rules established for reserved spaces and, where applicable, also in paid parking areas.
No, at the moment in Como there is no generalized free parking on blue lines for electric cars. Electric vehicles must therefore comply with the rates and schedules set for the specific parking area.
Before parking, it is always advisable to check the signage on the spot and any updates published by the Municipality or the parking service manager.
Rates vary based on the zone and type of parking. They start from areas with reduced rates of €0.50 for the first hour up to high-turnover zones or continuous pricing that can reach €3.00 per hour.
In most areas, blue lines are active every day from 08:00 to 19:00. Some specific zones, such as those with Vulcano rates, instead provide 24-hour paid parking.
Parking can be paid through parking meters or, in enabled areas, through the Telepass app directly from your smartphone.
No, in most areas parking remains paid even on Sundays and public holidays. The only exceptions concern Via Borgo Vico civ. 163 (Ex Serra Ratti), Via Castelnuovo snc – ASST (Ex OPP) and Via Colombo civ. 30 in Lazzago.
Yes, the Municipality of Como provides permits for Facilitated Parking Areas (ASA), dedicated to residents of specific city zones. Permits are limited and regulated by the Municipality.