Motorway vignette Austria - price list, vignette validity, toll roads
Motorway charges in Austria are levied for the passage of motorways and expressways, for passenger cars this fee is paid in the form of a vignette. Vignettes are on sale in Austria in electronic and classic form of stickers with a validity period of 1 day, 10 days, 2 months and 1 year. The vignette can be bought over the Internet as well as at common points of sale such as border crossings and petrol stations. There is also a charge for the passage of several tunnels and mountain passes in addition to motorways. Passage of toll tunnels and passes can be paid by common payment methods or with the help of a prepaid ticket or Toll Flex service. For payment of tolls for vehicles with a weight above 3.5 t is designed the GO Box on-board unit.
Austrian vignette prices for 2024
The vignette can be bought online at the asfinag.at.
The vignette can be bought in the form of a classic sticker (10 day, 2 months, annual) at regular points of sale.
Vignettes and road charges in Austria
- - motorway vignette is available in electronic and sticker form
- - annual and 2 month e-vignettes can be purchased with the start of validity at least 18 days after purchase
- - validity of vignettes 1 day, 10 days, 2 months and year
- - additionally charged passage of some tunnels, mountain passes and alpine roads
Tunnels and mountain passes with toll collection
Vehicles with a weight up to 3.5 t are also charged for the passage of tunnels and mountain passes in several places. There is a fee levied at toll gates and no need to have a valid motorway stamp. The payment can be made by cash, payment or fuel card, automatic payment Digital Section Toll Flex or online purchased ticket. In addition to a single-ride ticket or a season pass, a monthly pass can also be purchased for the A11 Karavanke and A13 Brenner.
Toll prices for tunnels and mountain passes for 2024
Length of the charged parts is indicative. There is usually only one toll gate for a given part. Online purchase of prepaid ticket at asfinag.at.
Charged sections with prices are plotted on the map below.
Tolls for vehicles with a total maximum weight of more than 3,5 t
GO Box toll unit is designed for the payment of toll for motorways and expressways for vehicles with a weight above 3.5 t. Toll price category is determined according to the emission class and the number of axles. Driving restrictions apply for some times for vehicles weighing over 3.5 t, this aims to reduce noise levels at night and lighten road traffic at the weekend.
Map of the Austrian motorway network
Motorways and expressways are highlighted on the map, most of which are tolled.
Current toll roads map is available at asfinag.at.
Mountain roads with toll collection
In some places, it is possible to use toll roads and get to higher places with a car or motorcycle in mountain areas. These are roads leading to the upper parts of the hills around the cable cars and high mountains panoramic roads. Some roads are closed during the winter. Places including links to websites are marked on the map above.
- high mountains panoramic road
Links to the online presentation of roads are placed in an info-boxes on the map above
Frequently asked questions about Austrian vignettes
Is it necessary to have a motorway vignette for a journey to Austria?
Motorway vignette is mandatory for motorcycles and vehicles weighing up to 3.5 t on motorways and expressways. In addition to motorways, there is a charge for the passage of some tunnels and passes, for which a fee is levied at the toll gates. A map with highlighted toll roads, tunnels, passes and places exempt from charging is available at asfinag.at.
What are the lengths of validity of vignettes?
Vignettes are sold with a validity of 1 day, 10 days, 2 months and annual. 1 day vignette is valid from 00:00 to 23:59 on the day for which the vignette was purchased. For a 10-day stamp, the begin of validity date indicated on the vignette is calculated as the first day of validity, 2-month is valid until the same calendar day in the second month after the begin of validity. The annual payment is valid from the 18th day after purchase, no earlier than from 1st December of the year preceding to 31st January in the year following the year of validity, i.e. a total of 14 months. Possible end of validity can be determined at shop.asfinag.at.
Where to buy an Austrian vignette?
The vignette can be bought in the form of a sticker at common points of sale such as petrol stations, car clubs, some car repair and newsagents. e-Vignette can be purchased online, but only with the next begin of validity 18 days from the purchase.
What vignette for a car with a trailer?
One vignette is sufficient for a vehicle with a total maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 t with a trailer for journey on the Austrian motorways. Information on vignettes for vehicles with trailers is available in the FAQ at asfinag.at.
It is possible to request the replacement of damaged vignette?
Annual motorway sticker can be replaced in cases of damage to the windscreen or its loss. Request for vignette replacement is made by sending the completed form to the address of ASFINAG Maut Service GmbH, the application documents can be downloaded at the bottom of the toll sticker page. Validity of the electronic vignette can be verified at evidenz.asfinag.at.
How to pay charges for the passage of toll tunnels and mountain passes?
The vignette is not required for the passage of some tunnels and mountain passes, but a toll charges for passage are levied at the toll gates. It is possible to pay in cash, by payment or fuel card, or use the Internet and buy prepaid ticket, annual subscription, or use the service for automatic payment Toll FLEX.