How is the toll collected in Slovenia?
The toll in Slovenia is collected in three ways: through the vignette requirement for vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW, through the distance-based toll for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW and through the special toll for the Karawanken Tunnel on the border with Austria. The following table shows which toll charges apply to your vehicle. The vignette applies to motorcycles, cars, motorhomes and trucks up to 3.5 t GVW.
| Vehicle | Vignette | Distance-based toll | Special toll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Car (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Car (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | May apply |
| Motorhome (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Motorhome (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | May apply |
| Truck (up to 3.5 t GVW) | Required | Not required | May apply |
| Truck (over 3.5 t GVW) | Not required | Required | May apply |
Whether your vehicle is travelling with or without a trailer makes no difference to the vignette: trailers do not need their own vignette, what counts is the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle. The special toll only applies if you use the Karawanken Tunnel.
On which roads does the vignette requirement apply in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, the vignette requirement applies on all motorways and expressways operated by the motorway company DARS, even if you are only passing through. On country roads and main roads, on the other hand, no vignette is required. You can find out how to avoid the toll roads and what to bear in mind in our guide Avoiding tolls in Slovenia.
There are exceptions: since 1 January 2026, a vignette has temporarily no longer been required for vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW on the coastal expressways H5 (Škofije border crossing to Koper) and H6 (Koper to Jagodje near Izola), until the expressway between Koper and Dragonja is completed. Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW continue to pay tolls there via DarsGo. No vignette is required on the H2 expressway between Pesnica and Tezno near Maribor either. The section of the A2 between the border with Austria and the Hrušica junction belongs to the Karawanken Tunnel and is paid for together with the tunnel toll.
Our free route planner shows you whether and where tolls apply on your route. For trips from Austria, our guide to the border crossing between Slovenia and Austria will help.
Who needs a digital vignette in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, all motor vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW, i.e. motorcycles, cars and motorhomes, need a vignette. Under the vignette requirement, toll charges are not calculated according to the kilometers driven but as a flat fee that varies depending on the length of your trip. Sticker vignettes no longer exist: the digital vignette is bought online and registered to your vehicle's license plate. It must be valid before you drive onto the motorway.
With the Vignette Flat Rate, you receive your digital vignette for Slovenia and can use all roads subject to the vignette requirement. Officially, the vignette is available as a weekly, monthly and annual vignette. For motorcycles, there is a six-month vignette instead of the monthly vignette. With the Vignette Flat Rate, you can activate follow-up vignettes up to 7 days in advance. The weekly vignette is valid for seven consecutive days, including the start day.
Which toll class applies to my vehicle?
The price depends on the toll class. Class 1 applies to motorcycles. Class 2A applies to cars, estate cars, SUVs and pick-ups up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight whose height above the first axle is no more than 1.30 m, as well as, regardless of height, vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight that are registered as motorhomes (body type SA in the vehicle documents) and have permanently fitted living accommodation. Class 2B applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight with a height above the first axle of 1.30 m or more, for example vans and transporters.
If in doubt, the toll class tool provided by the operator DARS can help: if a vehicle is not listed there, it belongs to class 2A. You can find detailed information in our guide Vehicle classes in Slovenia.
Do motorhomes and trailers need a vignette?
For a motorhome, it depends on the weight: up to 3.5 t GVW the regular vignette applies, above that the distance-based toll. A trailer does not need its own vignette. For a vehicle combination, you buy the vignette for the towing vehicle, whose gross vehicle weight is decisive.
What happens without a vignette in Slovenia?
Anyone driving on motorways or expressways without a valid vignette of the correct toll class must, according to DARS, expect a fine of 300 euros. In addition, DARS issues an e-vignette from the day of the violation, which only becomes valid upon payment. Every further entry without a valid vignette counts as a new violation. During an on-site check, the toll inspectors can take your vehicle out of traffic and prohibit you from continuing your journey until you have purchased a vignette.
Checks are carried out with cameras on the motorway, at checkpoints and from toll enforcement vehicles. When buying, make sure you enter the license plate and the country of registration correctly: if they do not match the vehicle, DARS may treat the journey as a journey without a vignette and impose a fine. Find out more under Penalties and consequences in Slovenia.
How much is the toll for cars in Slovenia?
The car toll in Slovenia is a vignette requirement: the motorway charge is not calculated per kilometer driven but as a flat fee for a fixed period. The toll for the weekly vignette for class 2A cars is 16.00 €. The following table shows the official 2026 prices of the operator DARS for all vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW.
| Vignette | Car (class 2A) | Class 2B | Motorcycle (class 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 16.00 € | 32.00 € | 8.00 € |
| 1 month | 32.00 € | 64.10 € | not available |
| 6 months | not available | not available | 32.00 € |
| 1 year | 117.50 € | 235.00 € | 58.70 € |
The price of the vignette to which the Vignette Flat Rate refers is highlighted in green.
If you travel to different countries several times a year, you pay these amounts again every time. With the Vignette Flat Rate, that is no longer necessary: for each trip, you activate the 7-day vignette for cars, and we cover the toll for it. With the same flat rate, you also activate vignettes for 7 other countries. You only pay the monthly flat rate price. Book the Vignette Flat Rate now and travel with ease.
Is there a distance-based toll in Slovenia?
Yes, for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW (trucks, buses, larger motorhomes). Unlike the vignette, this is not a flat fee: the charge depends on the length of the toll section travelled, the number of axles and the vehicle's EURO and CO₂ emission class. These vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement.
The toll is collected electronically via the DarsGo system. For this, you need the DarsGo device (on-board unit, also colloquially known as a toll box). The network of motorways and expressways is divided into toll sections, and at each section a toll portal detects the DarsGo device in the vehicle. The toll is automatically charged as you pass through, without you having to stop.
Please note: The DarsGo device must be correctly installed in the vehicle and registered for your vehicle before you drive on a toll road. You can get the device and registration from DarsGo (darsgo.si), for example at the DarsGo service points of the operator DARS. Which vehicles are subject to the distance-based toll is explained in our guides Vehicle Classes Slovenia and Motorhome Slovenia. The DarsGo device is not part of the flat rate offered here.
Is there a special toll in Slovenia?
Yes, in the Karawanks Tunnel. The roughly 8 km long tunnel connects Slovenia with Austria and is exempt from the vignette requirement: the vignette is not valid in the tunnel, and the tunnel toll is paid in addition. This applies regardless of whether you have a vignette or are travelling with a DarsGo device. Since March 2026, traffic has been flowing in both directions through the new tunnel tube, while the old tube is being renovated until an expected completion in 2029.
For all vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW, with or without a trailer, a single crossing costs 9 €. Coming from Slovenia, you pay at the Hrušica toll station, in cash or by credit or debit card. If you use the tunnel frequently, you can buy a points card there: it includes 14 crossings for 40.40 €, is valid for 30 days and is linked to the license plate.
For heavy vehicles, the tunnel toll depends on the number of axles. Vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (toll classes R2 to R4 according to number of axles) pay the tunnel toll via the DarsGo device. Coming from Austria, the rules of the Austrian operator apply; you can find details in the guide Karawanken Tunnel Special Toll. You can read everything about the special toll in Slovenia in the guide Special Toll Slovenia.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey
We wish you a safe trip to Slovenia and lots of fun exploring the country. With our free route planner, you can quickly and reliably find out which toll products you need for your journey through Slovenia. 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 Slovenia
All important answers about toll fees, vignettes, the DarsGo device, and the Karawanks Tunnel in Slovenia.
How does the toll work in Slovenia?
The toll system in Slovenia depends on the vehicle. For vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the digital vignette applies, a flat amount for a fixed period. For vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the distance-based toll is charged instead, based on distance, number of axles and emission class via the DarsGo system using the DarsGo device (on-board unit). An additional special toll applies for the Karawanks Tunnel.
Who needs a vignette in Slovenia?
All motor vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight need a vignette for motorways and expressways, i.e. motorcycles, cars and motorhomes, even just for passing through. Trailers do not need their own vignette. No vignette is required on rural roads and main roads. Vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight instead pay the distance-based toll using the DarsGo device.
How much is the toll for cars in Slovenia?
In 2026, the vignette for class 2A cars costs 16.00 € for 7 days, 32.00 € for 1 month and 117.50 € for 1 year. For class 2B vehicles, for example vans, it is 32.00 €, 64.10 € and 235.00 €. With the Vignette Flat Rate, you only pay the monthly flat rate price instead: you activate the 7-day vignette of toll class 2A for every trip at no additional cost.
On which roads in Slovenia does the vignette requirement apply?
All motorways and expressways of the operator DARS are subject to the vignette requirement. Country roads and main roads can be used without a vignette. You can find tips on avoiding toll roads under Avoiding tolls in Slovenia. The route planner shows whether your route is affected.
Where in Slovenia is no vignette required?
Since 1 January 2026, a vignette has temporarily no longer been required for vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW on the coastal expressways H5 (Škofije border crossing to Koper) and H6 (Koper to Jagodje near Izola), until the expressway between Koper and Dragonja is completed. Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW continue to pay tolls there via DarsGo. No vignette is required on the H2 expressway between Pesnica and Tezno near Maribor either. On the A2 between the Austrian border and the Hrušica junction, the toll is paid together with the tunnel toll for the Karawanken Tunnel.
How long is the vignette for Slovenia valid and when does it start?
The weekly vignette is valid for seven consecutive days from the chosen start day, the monthly vignette for one month and the annual vignette for one year. With the Vignette Flat Rate, you can activate follow-up vignettes up to 7 days in advance. With our digital vignette, the vignette is valid after the registration confirmation, usually within a few minutes. You should only set off once you have received this confirmation.
Which toll class do I need for my vehicle?
Class 1 applies to motorcycles, Class 2A to cars up to 3.5 t GVW with a height above the first axle of no more than 1.30 m, Class 2B to vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW with 1.30 m or more, for example vans. Vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW that are registered as motorhomes (body type SA in the vehicle documents) and have permanently installed living facilities belong to Class 2A regardless of height. All details can be found under Vehicle classes Slovenia.
Does a trailer or caravan need its own vignette?
No, trailers do not need their own vignette. You buy the vignette for the towing vehicle in the appropriate toll class. For a motorhome, the vignette applies up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, above that the distance-based toll with the DarsGo device applies. More on this under Motorhome Slovenia.
What is the DarsGo device (toll box) in Slovenia and who needs it?
The DarsGo device (on-board unit, colloquially also called a toll box) is the on-board unit for the electronic DarsGo toll system. It is mandatory for all vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, for example trucks, buses and larger motorhomes. The toll is based on the toll section, number of axles and emission class and is charged automatically when passing through the toll gantries. For these vehicles, the vignette is not required.
How much does the Karawanken Tunnel cost?
For vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW, with or without a trailer, a single crossing costs 9 €. Coming from Slovenia, you pay at the Hrušica toll station. A points card with 14 crossings costs 40.40 € and is valid for 30 days. The vignette is not valid in the tunnel. Find out more under Special toll in Slovenia.
What happens if I drive in Slovenia without a vignette?
According to DARS, the fine is 300 euros. In addition, DARS issues an e-vignette starting from the day of the violation, which only becomes valid upon payment. Each further entry without a valid vignette counts as a new violation. During an on-site inspection, the toll inspectors can prohibit you from continuing your journey until you have purchased a vignette. Checks are carried out using cameras and toll control vehicles based on the license plate. More on this under fines and consequences in Slovenia.
Where is the easiest place to buy the vignette for Slovenia online?
You can easily order the digital vignette for Slovenia online at europamaut.com. Booking is completely digital, with no sticker and no queue at the border. The vignette is linked to your license plate.
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 Slovenia.
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