Park and Ride in Milan
Milan is a city where park and ride simply makes sense. Instead of driving into the busy centre, paying high parking costs and dealing with traffic restrictions, you can leave the car at one of the ATM car parks on the edge of the city and continue by metro. In many cases, that is quicker, cheaper and a lot less stressful.
Daily parking rate
From €1.50 Official ATM park and ride rateMetro to Duomo
About 15 to 35 minutes From most park and ride locationsTotal spaces
More than 16,000 Across the ATM networkWhy use a park and ride in Milan?
Driving into central Milan is not always the easiest option. The city has two restricted traffic zones, Area C and Area B. Area C covers the historic centre and charges most drivers a daily fee, while Area B is a larger low emission zone that restricts older vehicles in much of the city.
That is why park and ride works so well here. Most ATM car parks are linked directly to metro lines such as M1, M2, M3 and M4. You park once, take the metro into the centre, and avoid the hassle of city traffic, expensive central parking and possible fines.
Park and ride is usually the cheapest way to visit Milan by car
A full day at an ATM park and ride often costs around €2.10. That is far less than driving into the centre, paying the Area C charge and then still needing a central car park. Even if you add a metro ticket, it is still often the better deal.
Main park and ride locations in Milan
The ATM network covers the main roads into Milan. The best location usually depends on the side of the city you are arriving from.
| P+R location | Metro | Spaces | To Duomo | Best arriving from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P+R Famagosta | M2 green | ~2,200 | ~20 min | Southwest, A7 Genoa, A50 |
| P+R Lampugnano | M1 red | ~2,000 | ~15 min | Northwest, A4 Turin, A8 Lakes |
| P+R San Donato | M3 yellow | ~2,000 | ~15 min | Southeast, A1 Bologna, Rome |
| P+R Molino Dorino | M1 red | ~1,700 | ~20 min | Northwest, A4, A8, A9 Como |
| P+R Bisceglie | M1 red | ~1,400 | ~20 min | West, A50 ring road |
| P+R Cascina Gobba | M2 green | ~1,080 | ~25 min | Northeast, A4 Venice, Bergamo |
| P+R Rogoredo | M3 yellow | ~900 | ~15 min | Southeast, A1, near Rogoredo rail |
| P+R Forlanini | M4 blue | ~400 | ~20 min | East, also useful for Linate airport |
| P+R Cologno Nord | M2 green | ~900 | ~30 min | Northeast, Monza, Bergamo |
| P+R Gessate | M2 green | ~500 | ~35 min | Far east, end of M2 line |
| P+R Comasina | M3 yellow | ~400 | ~25 min | North, Como, Varese |
| P+R Abbiategrasso | M2 green | ~300 | ~25 min | Southwest, Pavia direction |
Map of park and ride locations in Milan
Park and ride rates in Milan
Most ATM park and ride car parks use a simple rate structure. You pay a lower amount for shorter stays and a slightly higher amount if you leave the car longer. If you stay for several days, the total is normally based on the daily rate.
| Duration | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 hours | ~€1.50 to €1.60 | Standard rate at most ATM park and ride locations |
| Over 8 hours, up to 24h | ~€2.10 | Usually applies to longer stays on the same day |
| Multiple days | Sum of daily rates | Often counted per calendar day |
| Event tariff | Higher, varies | Can apply on match days and major events |
Check the signs when you arrive
Rates can differ slightly by location. On busy days or event days, a different tariff may apply. The current rate is usually shown at the entrance, so it is worth checking before you park.
The three best park and ride locations for visitors
For most visitors, these are the locations worth knowing first. They are large, easy to reach and well connected to the centre.
Famagosta, M2
Famagosta is one of the strongest all-round choices. It is large, practical and well placed for drivers coming from the south. Once parked, you can continue on the green metro line and reach central Milan without much effort.
San Donato, M3
San Donato is a very good option if you want a straightforward trip into the centre. The yellow M3 line goes directly towards the Duomo, which makes this one of the easiest choices for first-time visitors arriving from the southeast.
Lampugnano, M1
Lampugnano is a natural choice if you are driving in from the northwest. It is a large car park on the red metro line and works well for visitors who want to park quickly and get on with their trip into the city.
Area C and Area B: what you need to know
Milan is not a city where it makes sense to improvise with the car in the centre. Area C covers the historic core and charges most cars to enter on weekdays. Area B is much larger and restricts older vehicles across a big part of the city.
That is exactly why park and ride is so useful here. You avoid the more complicated part of the drive, leave the car in a practical location and continue by metro.
Some park and ride locations are easier to reach than others
Famagosta and Molino Dorino are often straightforward choices. For locations such as Rogoredo and Forlanini, it is worth checking your vehicle category first if you are travelling on a weekday, as parts of the access route may fall within Area B.
Metro tickets to use with your park and ride
After parking, you still need a ticket for public transport. You can usually buy one at the station, and in many cases you can also pay contactless at the metro gates.
| Ticket type | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | €2.20 | 90 minutes, 1 metro entry |
| Day ticket | €7.60 | 24 hours, unlimited journeys |
| 3-day ticket | €15.50 | 72 hours, unlimited journeys |
| 10-trip carnet | €19.50 | 10 x 90-minute tickets |
Contactless payment makes things easier
At many stations, you can simply tap your card at the gate instead of buying a paper ticket first. That saves time, especially if you just want to get into the city quickly.
Our advice: park and ride is the smart way to visit Milan
If you are coming to Milan by car, park and ride is usually the option we would look at first. It keeps the trip simple, helps you avoid the more complicated parts of driving in Milan and is often much cheaper than heading into the centre by car.
For most visitors, Famagosta, San Donato and Lampugnano are the key names to know. Pick the one that matches your route into the city, park there and continue by metro.
Based on official ATM information about park and ride car parks, the published list from the Municipality of Milan and the current Area C and Area B rules. Rates and ticket prices are subject to change, so it is worth checking the latest information before you travel.