How is the toll collected in Austria?
In Austria, tolls are collected differently depending on the vehicle:
- Vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm (cars, motorcycles, light motorhomes): the vignette requirement applies on the motorways (A) and expressways (S). Three short border sections are exempt: the A 1 from the border at Walserberg to Salzburg Nord, the A 12 from the border near Kufstein to Kufstein-Süd and the A 14 from the border near Hörbranz to Hohenems.
- Vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm (trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes): instead of the vignette, the kilometer-based distance-based toll (GO toll) via the GO-Box applies on the motorways and expressways.
- Federal roads: they are not part of the toll network; neither the vignette nor the GO toll applies here. Exceptions are individual tunnels and mountain pass roads with a route toll (special toll).
- Toll motorways and expressways
- Toll-free federal roads
- Tunnel with route toll
- Pass roads/sections with route toll
- Tunnel without route toll
Hover over or tap a point or a motorway to see details.Tap a point or a motorway to see details.
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Roads, waters and borders from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), shown in simplified form. The network of motorways and expressways totals around 2,220 km; according to ASFINAG, it is just under 2,280 km. The route toll locations are taken from our guide.
We cannot guarantee that the map is complete; small gaps are possible.
The motorway toll in Austria applies on toll roads, i.e. on toll motorways and expressways as well as on toll tunnels and mountain pass roads. It is collected in three ways: through the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll and the special toll. In Austria, the special toll is called the route toll (not to be confused with the distance-based toll). The following table shows which toll charges apply to your vehicle. You can find all tunnels and mountain pass roads with a route toll in our guide to the route toll (special toll).
| Vehicle | Vignette | Distance-based toll | Special toll / route toll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Car (up to 3.5 t tzGm) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Car (over 3.5 t tzGm) | Not required | Required | May apply |
| Motorhome (up to 3.5 t tzGm) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Motorhome (over 3.5 t tzGm) | Not required | Required | May apply |
| Truck (up to 3.5 t tzGm) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Truck (over 3.5 t tzGm) | Not required | Required | May apply |
Who needs a digital vignette in Austria?
In Austria, all vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm need a vignette, including motorcycles. Under the vignette requirement, motorway charges are not calculated according to the kilometers driven but as a flat fee that varies depending on the length of your trip. The price of a vignette may differ depending on the vehicle class.
With the Vignette Flat Rate, you receive your digital vignette for Austria and can use all toll roads (except special toll routes). In Austria, the vignette requirement applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm (the technically permissible gross weight set by the manufacturer, field F.1 of the registration certificate Part I). You can find more detailed information on the various vehicle classes and the corresponding rules in our guide.
Good to know: 2026 is the last year in which the sticker vignette is available. From 2027, only the digital vignette will be available in Austria.
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How much does the vignette cost?
The car toll in Austria is a vignette requirement: instead of a charge per kilometer driven, you pay a flat fee that depends on the duration and the vehicle. The table shows the official single prices for the toll in Austria 2026: for cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t tzGm and for motorcycles (vignette year 2026, incl. VAT), from the 1-day to the annual price.
| Vignette duration | Car / motorhome (up to 3.5 t tzGm) | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day vignette | 9.60 € | 3.80 € |
| 10-day vignette | 12.80 € | 5.10 € |
| 2-month vignette | 32.00 € | 12.80 € |
| Annual vignette | 106.80 € | 42.70 € |
Validity of the vignettes: The 1-day vignette is valid on the chosen day from 00:00 to 23:59. The 10-day vignette is valid for 10 calendar days from the start of validity (start date plus 9 more days), the 2-month vignette for 2 calendar months from the start of validity. The annual vignette is valid from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2027.
Depending on the vehicle, the motorway toll in Austria includes the vignette, the distance-based toll with the GO-Box and, where applicable, the route toll for individual tunnels and mountain pass roads. For cars, motorway charges are paid as a flat fee via the vignette. Depending on your destination and how often you travel, these single prices add up quickly, especially if you travel to several countries each year.
If there is no vignette on toll roads, a replacement toll of EUR 200 becomes due. If it is not paid, administrative penalty proceedings with fines of EUR 300 to EUR 3,000 may follow. Find out more under Penalties and consequences in Austria.
Is there a distance-based toll in Austria?
Yes, for vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm (trucks, buses, larger motorhomes). Unlike the vignette requirement, this is not a flat fee; instead, the toll depends on the kilometers driven, the vehicle class (number of axles) and the emission class. Accordingly, the amount of the toll can vary considerably. The distance-based toll is collected via a transponder (on-board unit), which you must purchase for the specific country online or at points of sale and install in your vehicle. Payment is then made automatically via the stored payment method.
In Austria, the so-called GO-Box is required for this. Vehicles subject to the distance-based toll (over 3.5 t tzGm) are exempt from the vignette requirement.
What is the special toll (route toll) in Austria?
The special toll is an additional charge for certain toll tunnels and mountain pass roads. In Austria, it is called the route toll (Note: not to be confused with the distance-based toll). When you use a special toll route, the charge applies in addition. Similar to the vignette, it is calculated as a flat fee and varies by vehicle class.
The toll tunnels and roads with a route toll include the Brenner Motorway (A13) and the Arlberg, Felbertauern, Tauern and Karawanken tunnels.
The route toll is charged for clearly defined sections. On the ASFINAG route toll sections, vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm do not need a vignette but pay the route toll there instead. Vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm pay the GO toll via the GO-Box on these sections as well. What this means for you: even if you have purchased a vignette for the motorways, there are certain sections for which an additional charge (special toll) applies.
Vehicle owners who use a special toll route must purchase a route toll ticket. For vehicles subject to the distance-based toll, the amount is billed automatically via the GO-Box. What used to be called video tolling is now called the Digital Route Toll: if you buy a digital route toll ticket in advance, you are identified at the ASFINAG toll stations by license plate recognition and drive through the green-marked lane without stopping. Without a digital ticket, you pay at the toll booth.
As many special toll routes can be reached via access roads subject to the vignette requirement or the distance-based toll, it is advisable in any case to also purchase a vignette or a transponder. You can find more information on the individual special toll routes in Austria in our guide.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey
We wish you a safe trip to Austria. With our free route planner, you can quickly and reliably find out which toll products you need for your journey through Austria. If you have any questions about the toll regulations, we will be happy to help. You can contact us at any time by email.
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Frequently asked questions about tolls in Austria
All the important answers about toll charges, the vignette, the GO-Box and the route toll in Austria.
How does the toll system work in Austria?
The toll system in Austria depends on the vehicle. For vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm, the vignette applies on motorways and expressways, a flat fee for a fixed period. For vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm, the distance-based toll is billed instead via the GO-Box according to the kilometers driven. In addition, the route toll (special toll) applies on certain tunnels and mountain pass roads. All these road charges are sorted by vehicle in the table above.
How do you pay the toll in Austria?
You can conveniently buy the vignette online, for example from us as a digital vignette for Austria. It is linked to your license plate. The distance-based toll for vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm is billed automatically via the GO-Box and the stored payment method. You pay the route toll in advance as a digital route toll ticket or directly at the toll booth of the route. The map above shows where which toll applies.
Do you need a vignette in Austria?
Yes, but not everywhere. If you drive a car, motorcycle or motorhome up to 3.5 t tzGm on motorways and expressways, you must buy a vignette in Austria. No vignette is required on federal and country roads. There is also no vignette requirement on three short border sections (A 1 Walserberg to Salzburg Nord, A 12 Kufstein to Kufstein-Süd, A 14 Hörbranz to Hohenems). Driving on toll motorways and expressways without a valid vignette incurs a replacement toll of EUR 200. If it is not paid, administrative penalty proceedings with fines of EUR 300 to EUR 3,000 may follow. Find out more under Penalties and consequences in Austria.
How do I find out which toll products I need for my trip?
Use our free route planner. It reliably shows you which vignettes and toll products are required for your specific route through Austria.
Who needs a GO-Box instead of a vignette?
Vehicles with a technically permissible gross weight (tzGm) over 3.5 t (trucks, buses, larger motorhomes) need a GO-Box for the distance-based toll. These vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement. Our guide explains which vehicle class applies to your vehicle.
What is the difference between the vignette, the distance-based toll and the special toll (route toll)?
The vignette is a flat fee for a specific period and applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm. The distance-based toll is billed via the GO-Box according to the kilometers driven and applies to vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm. The special toll, called the route toll in Austria, is charged in addition on certain tunnels and mountain pass roads.
Which routes in Austria are subject to the special toll (route toll)?
Special toll routes are mostly toll tunnels and mountain pass roads whose use must be paid for in addition to the vignette or the distance-based toll. These include the Brenner Motorway (A13) and the Arlberg, Felbertauern, Tauern and Karawanken tunnels. You can find all routes in our guide to the route toll (special toll) in Austria.
Do I need a vignette on the E 60 or E 55 through Austria?
The E 60 and E 55 are European routes, i.e. numbers for long-distance routes, and not a separate type of toll. In Austria, they mostly run on motorways and expressways: the E 60 via the A 14, S 16 (Arlberg), A 12 (Inn Valley), A 1 (West) and A 4 (East), among others, and the E 55 via the S 10, A 7, A 1, A 10 and A 2, among others. There, the vignette requirement applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t tzGm. On some sections, a route toll is also charged, for example in the Arlberg Tunnel on the E 60 or in the Tauern and Katschberg tunnels on the E 55. The map and our guide to the route toll show which sections these are.
Where can I buy the digital vignette for Austria?
You can conveniently order your digital vignette for Austria online from us and benefit from fast validity directly after receiving the registration confirmation.
What is the route toll in Austria?
In Austria, the special toll is called the route toll. It applies to clearly defined sections, for example on certain tunnels and mountain pass roads, and is charged in addition to the vignette. It is not to be confused with the distance-based toll, which is billed via the GO-Box according to the kilometers driven for vehicles over 3.5 t tzGm. You can find all the details in our guide to the route toll.
What is video tolling in Austria?
The former name video tolling refers to what is now the Digital Route Toll. If you buy a digital route toll ticket in advance, you are identified at the ASFINAG toll stations by license plate recognition and can drive through the green-marked lane without stopping. Without a digital ticket, you pay at the toll booth. You can find all routes and ticket types in our guide to the route toll.
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