Toll in Poland

What is a toll (obligation)?

Most countries in Europe charge tolls. Fees are charged for the use of many motorways, expressways, tunnels and bridges . The revenue goes towards, among other things, the expansion and maintenance of the road network as well as road safety measures.

• Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways

• Traffic safety and traffic management: intelligent traffic systems

• Environmental protection: measures to reduce noise and emissions

How is the toll collected?

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Basically, a toll can be collected as a vignette, distance-based toll or as a special toll. In Poland, there is no classic vignette obligation. Instead, a distance-based toll applies on certain motorway sections. Accordingly, privately financed concession motorways are subject to tolls for all motor vehicles, while vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW may drive toll-free on publicly financed motorways. It follows that: for all vehicles over 3.5 t, there is a toll obligation on all motorways (privately and publicly financed). If you would like to learn more about the concession motorways, feel free to check out our guide.

Distance-based toll (up to 3.5 t GVW)

For vehicles up to 3.5 t (e.g. cars and motorcycles), the toll generally only applies on privately operated motorway sections. Depending on the route, payment is made at toll stations (in cash or by credit card) or electronically.

Vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW

• A1 Gdańsk–Toruń: toll required

• A2 Świecko–Konin: toll required

• A2 Konin–Stryków: toll-free

• A4 Katowice–Kraków: toll required

• A4 Bielany Wrocławskie–Sośnica: toll-free

Distance-based toll (over 3.5 t GVW)

Vehicles over 3.5 t are subject to tolls in Poland on all motorways, expressways and many national roads. Payment is made either on a distance basis or electronically via the e-TOLL system. Further information on the e-TOLL system can be found in our guide.

Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW

• A1 Gdańsk–Toruń: toll required

• A2 Świecko–Konin: toll required

• A2 Konin–Stryków: toll required

• A4 Katowice–Kraków: toll required

• A4 Bielany Wrocławskie–Sośnica: toll required

Regulations

Motorcycles with a trailer as well as combinations with twin tyres or double axles are classified at a higher rate on privately financed motorways. Combinations and motorhomes over 3.5 t must mandatorily use the electronic e-TOLL system on public roads.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

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