Vehicle Classes Bulgaria

The different vehicle classes

There are various vehicle classes that fall under the vignette obligation. In general, however, vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight need a vignette, while vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight must pay a distance-based toll. However, there is one exception.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles are the exception, as when travelling by motorcycle you need neither to present a vignette nor to pay the distance-based toll.

Cars

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If you want to travel to Bulgaria with your car, then you need a vignette. The distance-based toll is not relevant for you.

Car with trailer

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If you want to travel to Bulgaria with your car together with a trailer, then you also need a vignette. As long as your car together with the trailer weighs under 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, a vignette for the car is sufficient. Should your vehicle together with the trailer exceed 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, then you need an additional vignette for the trailer. However, the distance-based toll is not relevant for you even with a total weight over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight.

Motorhomes

If you want to travel to Bulgaria with your motorhome and it is registered in the vehicle registration document as category M1, you need a vignette regardless of the weight of your motorhome. The distance-based toll is then also not relevant for you even with a total weight over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. Motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight with a different registration, for example N2 or N3, pay the distance-based toll instead.

Trucks

Commercial vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight must pay a distance-based toll. This includes most trucks and buses. The amount of toll payable varies depending on the vehicle, as it is based on the kilometres driven, the weight, the Euro emission class, the number of axles, the type of road and, from 1 June 2026, also the CO2 class. Payment is made either in advance via a route card (route pass/route plan) or via an electronic transmitter device (on-board unit) or a GPS tracker.

Attention: special toll at the Danube bridges

Please note when travelling that there are special toll routes in Bulgaria. Regardless of a vignette already purchased or payment of a distance-based toll, additional fees apply for using special toll routes. The special toll routes include the Vidin-Calafat Danube Bridge as well as the Ruse-Giurgiu bridge in the direction of Romania. The Romanian bridge toll in the direction of Bulgaria will no longer apply from 1 October 2026.

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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

We wish you a pleasant journey to Bulgaria and lots of enjoyment exploring this diverse country. You can find more information on the toll in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your journey and have suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available at any time by email.