Toll in Slovakia
Why do you have to pay toll fees?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll obligation. But what does that mean? Toll charges are collected for the use of certain roads, tunnels and bridges. The revenue generated from tolls is invested in the road network and thus enables you to enjoy a smooth journey. 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 transport systems or toll gantries
- Environmental protection: Expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions
How is the toll collected?
Toll fees can be collected in different ways. These include the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll and special toll sections.
Vignette requirement: Cars (with trailer) & motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW
Under the vignette system, toll fees are not calculated based on kilometres driven but are charged as a flat rate that varies depending on the duration of your trip. Therefore, you purchase a digital vignette from us before your journey. Depending on the vehicle class, the price of a vignette may vary. By purchasing the vignette, you make a one-time payment that allows you to use all toll roads. The vignette requirement applies in Slovakia to vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW. Motorcycles are exempt from the vignette requirement, meaning you do not need to purchase a vignette or pay a distance-based toll for your motorcycle. Further information on the vehicle classes can be found in our guide.
Distance-based toll: Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW
The distance-based toll in Slovakia applies to vehicles over 3.5 t GVW. Unlike the vignette requirement, the distance-based toll is not a flat rate, but varies depending on the road category, route length (number of kilometres), vehicle category (weight class and number of axles) and CO2 emission class. Therefore, the amount of the toll fee can vary significantly. The distance-based toll is collected using a transmitting device, the so-called on-board unit. The distance-based toll applies in Slovakia on expressways, motorways and selected sections of first- and second-class roads. By the way: Motorhomes are not required to pay the distance-based toll regardless of their weight, meaning that even if your motorhome exceeds 3.5 t GVW, you only need to purchase a vignette.
Special toll: Does not exist in Slovakia!
There are no special toll sections in Slovakia. However, there are special toll routes in other countries, such as Austria. If you would like to learn more about special tolls, even though you do not need to consider them for Slovakia, please take a look at our guide.
Free route planner
With our free route planner, you can quickly and easily find out which toll products you need for your journey through Slovakia.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
We wish you a wonderful journey exploring Slovakia. Feel free to use our route planner to plan your trip optimally and have the appropriate toll products displayed. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time by email.
