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Parking in blue zones in Como

Want to park in the Municipality of Como? Discover how blue zones work, how much they cost, and how to pay for parking.

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.

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How to pay for blue parking spaces in Como

In the Municipality of Como, it is possible to pay for parking using traditional methods or digital systems, depending on the enabled areas.

Parking meters

The traditional method is payment through a parking meter, available in the main regulated parking areas. With the parking meter you can:

  • Pay with coins, card or other enabled payment systems.
  • Select the parking duration based on the applicable rate.
  • Obtain the ticket to display on your vehicle's dashboard.

Telepass App

In enabled areas, you can also pay for parking through the Telepass app.

With the app you can:

  • Start and stop parking directly from your smartphone.
  • Avoid using the parking meter.
  • Pay automatically at the end of your parking session.
  • Pay only for the actual parking time.
  • Manage parking in a completely digital way.

Before using the service, it is always advisable to verify Telepass availability directly in the parking area.

Where to find blue parking spaces in Como

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.

How to pay for blue lines in Como

The tariffs for blue lines parking in Como change based on the zone, type of parking, and time slot.

The main differences concern:

  • Areas with standard hourly rates.
  • Central zones with high turnover.
  • Areas with incremental pricing.
  • Parking with daily flat rates.
  • Areas with continuous 24-hour pricing.
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.

Opening hours of blue parking zones in Como

The payment hours for blue lines in Como are generally valid:

  • Every day, from Monday to Sunday.
  • From 08:00 to 19:00.

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.

Roads in Como with blue lines at no charge on holidays

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:

  • Via Castelnuovo, green tariff.
  • Via Colombo (Lazzago), green tariff.

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.

Subscriptions and permits for blue zones in Como

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.

Discounted parking permits for residents

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:

  • Sant'Agostino.
  • Tangenziale.
  • Stadio.
  • Borghi.
  • Dogana.
  • San Giuliano.
  • San Rocco.
  • ZTL Piazza Roma.
  • Via Bianchi Giovini.

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.

People with disabilities

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.

Are electric cars free to park in blue zones in Como?

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.

Frequently asked questions about blue parking zones in Como

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.

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Pay for blue parking lines with the Telepass App

Thanks to the Blue Lines service, you can manage your vehicle parking directly from the app.