Tolls in Poland
What is a toll (requirement)?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. Fees are charged for using many motorways, expressways, tunnels and bridges. The revenue is used, among other things, to expand and maintain the road network as well as to finance road safety measures.
- Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
- Road safety and traffic management: intelligent traffic systems
- Environmental protection: measures to reduce noise and emissions
How are tolls collected?
In principle, tolls can be collected as a vignette, a distance-based toll or a special toll. In Poland, there is no traditional vignette requirement. Instead, certain motorway sections are subject to a distance-based toll.
This means that privately financed concession motorways are subject to tolls for all motor vehicles, while vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (GVW) may use publicly financed motorways free of charge. As a result, all vehicles over 3.5 t are subject to tolls on all motorways (both privately and publicly financed). If you would like to learn more about concession motorways, feel free to take a look at our guide.
Distance-based toll (up to 3.5 t GVW)
For vehicles up to 3.5 t (e.g. cars and motorcycles), tolls generally apply only on privately operated motorway sections. Depending on the route, payment is made at toll stations (cash or credit card) or electronically.
Vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW
- A1 Gdańsk–Toruń: subject to toll
- A2 Świecko–Konin: subject to toll
- A2 Konin–Stryków: toll-free
- A4 Katowice–Kraków: subject to toll
- A4 Bielany Wrocławskie–Sośnica: toll-free
Distance-based toll (over 3.5 t GVW)
Vehicles over 3.5 t in Poland are subject to tolls on all motorways, expressways and many national roads. Payment is made either based on distance travelled or electronically via the e-TOLL system. You can find more information about the e-TOLL system in our guide.
Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW
- A1 Gdańsk–Toruń: subject to toll
- A2 Świecko–Konin: subject to toll
- A2 Konin–Stryków: subject to toll
- A4 Katowice–Kraków: subject to toll
- A4 Bielany Wrocławskie–Sośnica: subject to toll
Regulations
Motorcycles with trailers as well as combinations with twin tyres or tandem axles are classified in a higher category on privately financed motorways. Combinations and motorhomes over 3.5 t must use the electronic e-TOLL system on public roads.
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FAQ: Questions and answers about tolls in Poland
Is a vignette required in Poland?
No. Poland does not have a traditional vignette; instead, it mainly uses a distance-based toll.
Which vehicles are subject to tolls?
Vehicles up to 3.5 t usually pay only on privately operated motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t are subject to tolls on all motorways, expressways and many national roads.
How can I pay tolls in Poland?
Payment is made at toll stations (cash or card) or electronically. For vehicles over 3.5 t, the e-TOLL system is mandatory.
