Motorway toll Italy - information on toll collection
For cars and motorcycles are charged motorways, fees are collected in toll gates, where payment is made by cash, credit card or via onboard unit. In addition to motorways, the toll is collected for the passage of several tunnels at the border in the north of the country. The price categories for vehicles up to 3,5 t are divided according to the height of 1.3 m above the front axle, for vehicles with trailer the category is determined according to the number of axles. A free flow system without toll gates is used for toll collection on several motorways west of Milan.
Toll payment in Italy
- - tolled motorways and several tunnels on the border with France and Switzerland
- - approximate price of toll € 9 for 100 km of toll motorway
- - payment in toll gates by cash, credit card or via on-board unit
- - when leaving the motorway without paying the toll, it is necessary to make a surcharge
Vehicles up to 3,5 t toll price categories
- 2A: motorcycles, vehicles with 2 axles and height above the front axle up to 1,3 m
- 2B: vehicles with 2 axles and height above the front axle above 1,3 m
- 3: vehicles with 3 axles (car with 1 axle trailer)
- 4: vehicles with 4 axles (car with 2 axles trailer)
Indicative toll prices for some motorways
Motorway charges for a journey through Italy can be calculated on autostrade.it.
Toll price for motorcycles are the same as for cars.
Toll tunnels in the Italian Alps
Several tunnels are built at the border with neighbouring states in the Italian Alps in the northern part of the country. For the passage of these tunnels a tolls are levied. An overview of the tunnels and the price of passage with a passenger car can be found in the table below and on the map.
Tunnels including toll prices are drawn in the map at the bottom part of the page.
Unpaid toll supplement
In case the driver with the car leaves the toll freeway without payment in the toll gate, the toll must be paid in one of the toll gates or over the Internet, detailed information on autostrade.it. Tolls for free flow motorways must also be paid in a similar way.
Free Flow segments without toll gates
Toll collection on several highways in the northwest of Italy is through a free flow system without toll gates. The payment for these parts can be made via a mobile application, Conto Targa with automatic payment according to the recognised registration plate, on-board unit or at one of the payment points. When crossing the road with free flow without payment, the toll must be paid additionally. Free flow toll system is in operation on motorways A33 Asti - Cuneo - southwest of Milan and A36, A59, A60 Pedemontana Lombarda - northwest of Milan, see map.
Low emissions zones - restrictions on entry into the centre of certain cities
In order to limit excessive traffic, low emission zones are set in certain city centres, to which entry is restricted by individual rules. Zones are marked with signs indicating the entry restriction.
Tolls for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t
For vehicles with a maximum permissible weight over 3.5 t, you can pay in the same way as for passenger cars, i.e. in toll gates or via an electronic toll unit. For vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of more than 7.5 t, motorway restrictions apply for some days. Information for drivers can be found on the Trucks page on autostrade.it.
Map of the Italian motorway network
Most of red-colored motorways are charged by toll system. Map with route planner and toll price calculation for Italy can be found on autostrade.it.
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Frequently asked questions about toll in Italy
How are motorway charges paid in Italy?
The extensive motorway network in Italy is charged through toll gates, which makes it possible to pay by cash, credit card or Viacard when passing paid motorways. An on-board unit is intended for frequent payment and transit facilitation. On the website of the toll system Autostrade per l'Italia, there is a calculator for calculating toll prices.
How can I determine the price category of a vehicle?
Two categories are laid down for vehicles with two axles, for motorcycles and vehicles with a height of up to 1,3 m above the first axle and the second for vehicles with a height of more than 1,3 m above the first axle. Price categories for larger vehicles and cars with trailers are determined by the number of axles.
What are the payment options for regular motorway users?
In addition to standard payment methods, the Viacard prepaid card and the on-board unit from one of the European Electronic Toll Service operators can be used for payment of tolls. These are operators As24, Axxes, Dkv Box Italia, Telepass, TollTickets and UnipolMove. Detailed information on autostrade.it. The unit can be used to pay tolls in other countries according to the provider's offer.
