Motorway vignette Switzerland - price list, vignette validity, toll roads
The motorway vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 t is compulsory on all first and second class motorways and is sold as a e-Vignette and a sticker with an annual validity. The obligation to have a vehicle marked with a valid vignette applies to all motor vehicles and trailers weighing up to 3.5 t. For payment of tolls for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t, the HVC toll unit, ID card and terminal, or lump sum fee is determined according to the category and the vehicle registration country. In the south of the country, on the border with Italy, there are two tunnels with toll collection Great St. Bernard and Munt la Schera.
Price of the motorway stamp for Switzerland 2024
The vignette is sold in the form of an e-vignette and a sticker, it can be purchased online on via.admin.ch.
Tunnels with toll collection
Tunnels including toll prices are drawn in the map at the bottom part of the page.
Vignette for Switzerland
For Swiss motorways, you can buy an e-Vignette online from 2023.
- - Vignette with annual validity for CHF 40
- - The annual vignette is valid for 14 months (from 1st December to 31st January).
- - e-Vignette and sticker on sale
- - Online sales on via.admin.ch
Tolls for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t
There are several toll payment methods available for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes, these differ from the country of registration and the type of vehicle. The HVC on-board toll unit is intended for vehicles registered in Switzerland, this unit is optional for vehicles registered abroad and toll payment can be made via the terminal and the vehicle ID registered with the vehicle. For vehicles over 3.5 tons intended for transport of persons, caravans, tractors and some others, tolls can be paid using a one-time lump sum fee. Detailed info on toll for vehicles over 3.5 t on bazg.admin.ch.
Map of the Swiss motorway network
Motorways are highlighted on the map, for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 t are charged first and second class motorways.
The toll road map for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 t on fedro.maps.arcgis.com.
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Frequently asked questions about vignettes for Switzerland
On which roads is the motorway vignette mandatory?
The motorway vignette is mandatory for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 t on all motorways in the country. In the case of Switzerland, these are first- and second-class motorways. A map of toll roads is available on fedro.maps.arcgis.com.
Is the vignette mandatory for motorcycles?
Motorway charging applies to motor vehicles and trailers with a total weight of up to 3.5 and is also mandatory for motorcycles.
Where to buy a motorway vignette to Switzerland?
The motorway stamp for Switzerland can be bought online on via.admin.ch or at the common points of sale such as petrol stations, Swiss Post offices, car assistance, etc. An overview of points of sale for foreign distribution can be viewed on the Points of sale page.
Which highway vignette for a car with a trailer?
A trailer with a total weight of up to 3.5 t must be marked with a motorway sign in the same way as a towing vehicle up to 3.5 t. If the total weight of the trailer exceeds 3.5 t, it depends on the determination of the vehicle whether the tolls are paid by a vignette, a toll unit or a lump sum fee. Information on charging can be found on the FAQ at bazg.admin.ch.
