Toll in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Why do you have to pay tolls?
Most countries in Europe charge tolls. There is what is known as a toll obligation. But what does that mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called tolls are charged. The money raised through tolls is invested, for example, in the road network. This ensures a smooth journey on your way to your holiday. The primary areas of investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll gantries
Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions
How is the toll collected?
Generally, tolls can be collected in various forms. These include the vignette obligation, the distance-based toll and the special toll.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a toll obligation in the form of a distance-based toll. Depending on the vehicle class, the amount of toll to be paid may differ at the toll station. Unlike other countries (such as Austria or Switzerland), Bosnia and Herzegovina has no vignette obligation. There are also no special toll routes.
The distance-based toll in Bosnia and Herzegovina applies only to certain motorways. The toll routes include:
Toll on the A1: several sections of the A1 motorway near Sarajevo, south of Mostar, and at the northern border with Croatia near Modriča (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) are subject to a distance-based toll
Toll on the E661: The section of the E661 between Banja Luka and Gradiška is subject to a distance-based toll.
Motorway "Autoput 9. Januar": A distance-based toll obligation applies on this motorway from Banja Luka to Doboj (Republika Srpska)
Regulations and vehicle classes
Regulations
In Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina & Republika Srpska), specific regulations apply to motor vehicles and their classification into vehicle classes:
Cars: For cars, the toll amount varies depending on the height at the front axle (up to 1.3 m/from 1.3 m).
Combinations (car + trailer): The front axle also plays an important role for vehicle combinations. Combinations are tolled at different rates depending on the height at the front axle of the towing vehicle, the number of axles, and in part (applies to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) the weight.
Motorhome: Motorhomes are likewise tolled at different rates based on the height at the front axle, the number of axles, and in part (applies to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina) the weight.
Vehicle classes
The regulations already make it clear that the rules for tolls in Bosnia and Herzegovina differ depending on whether it is the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina or the Republika Srpska. Therefore, the vehicle classes of the Federation and the Republika also differ.
Below you will find an overview of the vehicle classes of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Klasa I: Motorcycles and motor vehicles (two axles) with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) under 3.5 t and a front axle height under 1.3 m.
Klasa II: Motor vehicles and combinations (two or three axles) under 3.5 t GVW and a front axle height over 1.3 m.
Klasa III: Motor vehicles and combinations (two or three axles) over 3.5 t GVW and a front axle height over 1.3 m.
Klasa IV: Motor vehicles and combinations (more than three axles) over 3.5 t GVW and a front axle height over 1.3 m.
Below you will find an overview of the vehicle classes of the Republika Srpska:
Klasa IA: Motorcycles
Klasa I: Motor vehicles (two axles) with a front axle height under 1.3 m.
Klasa II: Motor vehicles and combinations (three axles) with a front axle height under 1.3 m.
Klasa III: Motor vehicles and combinations (two or three axles) with a front axle height over 1.3 m.
Klasa IV: Motor vehicles and combinations (more than three axles) with a front axle height over 1.3 m.
Paying the tolls
Payment of the distance-based toll is made at the toll stations, and here's how it works: When you enter a toll road, you take a ticket at the toll station. When you leave the toll road, you pay for this ticket at the toll station. The lanes at the toll stations are marked according to the available payment method. In general, you can pay in cash (euros or convertible marks, abbreviated: BAM) or by credit card or debit card (Maestro). However, please note that if you pay in euros, you will receive your change in the local currency (BAM).
Electronic payment is possible in the part of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the A1. For electronic payment, you need a transmitter device "Autoceste Card" (ACC), which is linked to a prepaid system. Electronic payment is also possible in parts of Republika Srpska (on the motorways around Banja Luka). For this, you need the ENP transmitter device, which enables electronic billing. This transmitter device is available at the toll stations of Čatrnja, Jakupovci, Prnjavor, Kostajnica and Kladari.
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FAQ on tolls in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
Is there a toll requirement in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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Yes, there is a toll requirement on certain motorways in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A distance-based toll is charged, meaning you only pay for the section of the route actually used.
"}Do you need a vignette for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there is no vignette requirement. Tolls are collected exclusively on a distance basis at toll stations. Special toll routes also do not exist.
Which motorways are subject to tolls?
Tolls apply on several sections of the A1 motorway (including near Sarajevo, south of Mostar, and near the border with Croatia at Modriča), on the E661 between Banja Luka and Gradiška, as well as on the “Autoput 9. Januar” motorway from Banja Luka to Doboj.
"}How does toll payment work?
When entering a toll road, you take a ticket at the toll station. When leaving the road, you pay for this ticket. The lanes are marked according to the respective payment method.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payment can be made in cash (euros or convertible marks, in short: BAM) as well as by credit card or debit card (e.g. Maestro). If you pay in euros, you will receive your change in the local currency BAM. In addition, electronic payment is possible in the part of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the A1 using the transponder "Autoceste Card" (ACC). Furthermore, in parts of the Republika Srpska (on the motorways around Banja Luka), electronic payment is possible using the transponder ENP.
How are vehicles classified?
The classification is based on the height at the front axle, the number of axles, and in some cases the permissible total weight. The regulations differ between the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska.
Are there different vehicle classes depending on the region of the country?
Yes. The vehicle classes in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina differ from those in the Republika Srpska. In both areas, however, the classification is generally based on number of axles, height at the front axle, and in some cases the permissible total weight.
