Austria Toll Roads Complete Guide: Vignette, ASFINAG Maut and Payment 2026
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Austria Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: e-Vignette for cars on motorways and expressways (sticker or digital for 2026, digital only from 2027); additional section toll (Streckenmaut) on 5 alpine routes; Go-Box distance toll for HGVs over 3.5 t
Operator: ASFINAG (Autobahnen- und Schnellstrassen-Finanzierungs-AG)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: All motorways (Autobahn A) and expressways (Schnellstrasse S); section tolls on high-Alpine routes including Brenner, Tauern, Karawanken, Pyhrn (Gleinalm and Bosruck tunnels) and Arlberg
Technology: Digital vignette (plate-linked); section toll tickets and Digital Streckenmaut FLEX for vehicles up to 3.5 t; Go-Box DSRC transponder for HGV Maut; ANPR enforcement
Do I Need a Vignette for Austria? 2026 Update
Yes, and potentially two separate tolls. A car driving on any Austrian motorway or expressway must display a valid vignette. On top of that, five specific alpine sections (Brenner Autobahn A13, Tauern Autobahn A10, Karawanken Autobahn A11, Pyhrn Autobahn A9 with the Gleinalm and Bosruck tunnels, and Arlberg Schnellstrasse S16) charge an additional section toll (Streckenmaut), payable per trip at the toll station, with a section toll ticket or via Digital Streckenmaut FLEX. Many private alpine panorama roads also charge their own tolls, which the vignette does not cover.
Key Reality: If you are transiting Austria on the Brenner route (A13, the most popular Italy-Germany corridor through Austria), you will pay the motorway vignette plus the Brenner section toll. A 10-day vignette (€12.80) is sufficient for most transit trips, and the 1-day vignette (€9.60) is cheaper for a same-day crossing; the Brenner section toll for a car is €12.50 one-way.
2026 Update: The ASFINAG digital vignette is linked to the number plate, and the 2026 sticker is the last one offered; from 2027 only the digital vignette is available. Vignette prices were raised slightly for 2026, and section toll rates for vehicles up to 3.5 t increased from 1 January 2026 (the Brenner toll rose by €0.50 to €12.50).
Austria Toll Costs: Current Rates
Motorway Vignette Rates (Cars up to 3.5 t, 2026)
| Validity Period | Car / Campervan (€) | Motorcycle (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day (digital only) | 9.60 | 3.80 |
| 10 days | 12.80 | 5.10 |
| 2 months | 32.00 | 12.80 |
| Annual (valid 1 Dec 2025 to 31 Jan 2027) | 106.80 | 42.70 |
Online purchases of the 2-month and annual digital vignette by consumers become valid on the 18th day after purchase unless the withdrawal right is waived; 1-day and 10-day vignettes are valid immediately. Prices for campervans up to 3.5 t are the same as for cars.
Section Toll Rates for Cars (Streckenmaut, 2026)
| Section | Motorway | Car (€ one-way) |
|---|---|---|
| Brenner (Innsbruck–Italian border) | A13 | 12.50 |
| Tauern (Flachau–Rennweg, Tauern and Katschberg tunnels) | A10 | 15.00 |
| Karawanken tunnel (St. Jakob im Rosental–Slovenian border) | A11 | 9.00 |
| Arlberg Tunnel (St. Anton–Langen) | S16 | 13.00 |
| Gleinalm tunnel (St. Michael–Übelbach) | A9 | 12.00 |
| Bosruck tunnel (Spital am Pyhrn–Ardning) | A9 | 7.00 |
Section tolls are charged in addition to the vignette. Cars pay at the toll station, with a section toll ticket from the ASFINAG shop or app, or automatically via Digital Streckenmaut FLEX; Go-Box is used by HGVs. Using both A9 tunnels (Gleinalm and Bosruck) costs €19.00 in total. Verify exact 2026 rates at asfinag.
Private Alpine Toll Roads (2026)
| Toll Road | Car (€) | Notes | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mautstation Kitzbüheler Horn | 25.00 | Open 7 May to 2 Nov 2026; €10 Alpenhaus voucher included; motorcycle €15.00 | Source |
| Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße | 20.00 one-way; 28.00 return | Return ticket valid for the whole season; price covers the Austrian and Italian side; motorcycle €18.00 one-way | Source |
| Mautstelle Ferleiten (Großglockner Hochalpenstraße) | € 36.50 instead of € 46.50 | From Thursday, 15 October 2026, until the final winter closure (expected in early November) | Source |
These roads are operated independently of ASFINAG and are not covered by the vignette. Rates, opening seasons and ticket options vary by operator and vehicle type; tolls are paid at each road's toll station. Verify current rates at the linked source.
How to Pay Austria Tolls
1. e-Vignette (motorway access):
- Purchase online at asfinag, in the ASFINAG shop, or via the ASFINAG app before entering the Austrian motorway network
- Petrol stations, tobacconists (Trafik), ÖAMTC/ARBÖ/ADAC offices, and ASFINAG sales points across Austria and in adjacent countries near the border
- The digital vignette is linked to the registration plate and no sticker is affixed; the sticker version is sold for the last time for 2026
- Online 2-month and annual purchases become valid on the 18th day unless the withdrawal right is waived; 1-day and 10-day purchases are valid immediately
2. Section toll tickets and Digital Streckenmaut FLEX (cars and vehicles up to 3.5 t):
- Section toll tickets are sold at the toll station, at ASFINAG sales outlets and vending machines, or in advance in the ASFINAG shop and app
- Digital Streckenmaut FLEX is a free ASFINAG service: register the plate in the ASFINAG shop, then pass the toll station without stopping in the lane reserved for digital toll
- A section toll counts as paid only if a valid ticket is registered to the vehicle's plate or is bought at the toll station
3. Cash and card at section toll barriers:
- All staffed and automated lanes at section toll plazas (Brenner, Tauern, etc.) accept major credit/debit cards and euro cash
- Contactless payment available at most modern barriers
4. Go-Box (HGV Maut for vehicles over 3.5 t):
- DSRC transponder; purchased at ASFINAG service points and partner outlets
- Go-Box is the primary payment instrument for the distance-based Maut on all motorways and expressways for HGVs
- The toll is charged per kilometre by axle count and emission class, so the correct axle count and emission class must be registered
Private alpine toll roads (see the table above) are paid directly at each road's toll station, usually in cash or by card.
To calculate toll costs for cars and trucks across Austrian motorways and alpine sections, use the TollGuru Austria toll calculator:
Enforcement and Penalties
- ANPR cameras and mobile ASFINAG enforcement vehicles check vignette validity; driving without a valid vignette carries a substitute toll of €200 for cars (raised from €120 from 1 January 2026), with additional administrative penalties up to €3,000
- Passing a section toll barrier without payment, or without a valid ticket registered to the plate, is an immediate offence; cameras record all plates
- Foreign-registered vehicles receive fines by post via EU cross-border enforcement; Austrian authorities actively recover unpaid tolls
- Incorrect Go-Box registration (wrong axle count, emission class) results in retroactive surcharges
Recent Changes (2026)
- January 2026 section toll increase: Section toll rates for vehicles up to 3.5 t (Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg, Karawanken, and others) increased from 1 January 2026; for example, the Brenner A13 toll rose from €12.00 to €12.50
- e-Vignette price update: Vignette prices for 2026 were raised slightly (annual: €106.80, 2-month: €32.00, 10-day: €12.80, 1-day: €9.60); the 2026 annual vignette is valid from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Last sticker year: The sticker vignette is offered for the last time for 2026; from 2027 only the digital vignette is available
- Substitute toll: The substitute toll for driving without a valid vignette was raised from €120 to €200 for cars from 1 January 2026
- Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) progress: Construction of the 64 km Brenner Base Tunnel continued; upon completion (expected ~2032), it will provide a toll-free rail connection under the Alps but will not replace the road Brenner toll
- Zero-emission incentives: Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids under 3.5 tonnes do not receive any discount or exemption for the motorway vignette. All passenger cars must purchase the standard vignette at full price, regardless of their fuel type or emissions
Planning Your Journey
- Budget for both the vignette and any section tolls your route uses; a car driving Vienna–Innsbruck–Italy (via Brenner) will pay approximately €12.80 (10-day vignette) + €12.50 (Brenner section) = €25.30 in total Austrian tolls, or €22.10 with a 1-day vignette (€9.60) for a same-day crossing
- The 10-day vignette is the best-value option for holiday transit; buy online at asfinag before entering Austria
- Campervans and motorhomes registered as passenger vehicles pay the standard car vignette regardless of size or weight (up to 3.5 t); those registered as trucks pay HGV Go-Box rates
- Private alpine roads such as Großglockner (€ 36.50 instead of € 46.50 day ticket), Timmelsjoch (€20.00 one-way) and the Kitzbüheler Horn panorama road (€25.00) charge their own tolls at the toll station; the vignette does not cover them
- The Brenner Pass (A13) is one of the busiest alpine crossings in Europe during July–August and around school holidays; expect queues at the Italian border; the section toll barrier itself flows quickly with card payment
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both a vignette and a section toll in Austria?
Yes, if your route uses one of the five alpine section toll roads (A13 Brenner, A10 Tauern, A11 Karawanken, A9 Pyhrn tunnels, S16 Arlberg). The vignette covers motorway access generally; section tolls are additional charges for specific high-investment alpine routes (tunnels and mountain passes). If you only drive on flat sections of Austrian motorway (e.g. Vienna–Salzburg A1), only the vignette applies. Private alpine toll roads are charged separately by their operators.
Can I buy the Austrian vignette at the border?
Yes, at petrol stations, ÖAMTC service points and ASFINAG sales points near major border crossings. However, purchasing online at asfinag before travel is faster and avoids queues; note that an online 2-month or annual vignette only becomes valid on the 18th day unless you waive the withdrawal right at purchase.
Do electric cars need an Austrian vignette?
Yes. Unlike some neighbouring countries, Austria does not exempt battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles from the motorway vignette requirement. All vehicles up to 3.5 t must display a valid vignette regardless of fuel type.
Austria vs. Neighbouring Countries
| Country | Car System | Typical Car Cost (transit) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | e-Vignette + section tolls | €12.80 + €12.50 (Brenner route) | Section tolls charged at toll stations or via FLEX |
| Germany | Toll-free (Autobahn) | €0 | HGV Maut via Toll Collect |
| Switzerland | Annual vignette | CHF 40/year (~€42) | Annual only; no short-term option |
| Italy | Point tolls (Autostrade) | €0.06–€0.14/km | Continuing after Austrian Brenner section |
| Slovakia | e-Vignette | €10.80 (10 days) | Online purchase; no section tolls |
| Slovenia | e-Vignette | €16 (7 days) | Online purchase before motorway entry |
Official Resources
- ASFINAG: official Austrian motorway operator; e-vignette purchase, Go-Box account, toll maps, and tariff tables
- ASFINAG e-vignette shop: direct online purchase portal; supports English, German, Croatian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Italian
- ASFINAG vignette: vignette types, prices, and validity
- ASFINAG section toll: Streckenmaut tariffs for Brenner, Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg, and Pyhrn (Gleinalm, Bosruck)
- ASFINAG GO-Maut: distance-based toll for vehicles over 3.5 t
- ÖAMTC: Austrian motoring club; vignette sales points, travel information, and road condition reports
