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= Andorra Envalira Tunnel Toll Road 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Single Tunnel Toll<br>
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'''Operator:''' Private Concession<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Envalira Tunnel only<br>
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'''Technology:''' Traditional toll booth payment
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-andorra Calculate Andorra Toll]
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Andorra? 2025 Update ==
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Andorra has '''only ONE toll road''' - the Envalira Tunnel. All other roads in Andorra are completely toll-free.
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'''Toll Required For:'''
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* Envalira Tunnel passage between Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig
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* All vehicle types (except electric vehicles)
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'''Toll-Free Roads:'''
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* All other roads throughout Andorra
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* CG-1 highway to Spain
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* CG-2 highway to France (except through tunnel)
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* All local and regional roads
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== Andorra Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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The Envalira Tunnel has straightforward pricing with special discounts for certain users.
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=== Current Tunnel Toll Rates (2025) ===
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
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<th>Standard Rate</th>
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<th>Resident Rate</th>
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<th>Electric Vehicle Rate</th>
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<td>Passenger Cars</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td>Motorcycles</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Commercial Vehicles</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td>Trucks/Buses</td>
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<td>€6.80</td>
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<td>€3.40 (50% discount)</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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</table>
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=== Special Discounts ===
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* '''Residents and workers in Pas de la Casa:''' 50% discount on standard rate
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* '''Electric vehicles:''' Completely free passage
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* '''No seasonal variations:''' Same price year-round
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== Envalira Tunnel Information ==
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=== Technical Specifications ===
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* '''Length:''' 2,879 meters (2.87 km)
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* '''Altitude:''' 2,043m (lowest point) to 2,054m (highest point)
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* '''Configuration:''' Two lanes (one in each direction)
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* '''Speed limit:''' 40-70 km/h
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* '''One of Europe's highest road tunnels'''
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=== Route & Connections ===
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* '''Northern entrance:''' Pas de la Casa (near France border)
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* '''Southern entrance:''' Grau Roig (ski resort area)
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* '''Connects:''' French RN22 to Andorran CG-2
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* '''Alternative route:''' Envalira Pass (higher altitude, weather dependent)
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=== Construction & Operation ===
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* '''Opened:''' June 1, 1999
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* '''Operator:''' Spanish private consortium
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* '''Concession period:''' 50 years
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* '''Construction cost:''' 11 billion pesetas
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== How to Pay Envalira Tunnel Toll ==
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=== Payment Methods ===
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* '''Cash:''' Euros accepted at toll booth
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* '''Credit cards:''' Major cards accepted
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* '''No electronic tags:''' Traditional payment only
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* '''Payment location:''' At tunnel entrance booth
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=== Important Notes ===
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* '''No advance purchase:''' Payment only at time of use
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* '''Single direction toll:''' Pay each way
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* '''No return discounts:''' Full rate for each passage
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* '''24/7 operation:''' Tunnel open around the clock
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''Electric vehicle incentive:''' Free passage for electric vehicles continues
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* '''Stable pricing:''' No rate increases in recent years
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* '''Enhanced safety systems:''' Updated ventilation and monitoring
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* '''Weather reliability:''' Consistent operation during winter conditions
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== Planning Your Andorra Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Single passage:''' €6.80 for standard vehicles
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* '''Round trip:''' €13.60 total cost
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* '''Annual savings:''' Significant for electric vehicle owners
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* '''Resident benefits:''' 50% discount for Pas de la Casa residents
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Weather advantage:''' Tunnel avoids Envalira Pass weather conditions
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* '''Time saving:''' Faster route between north and south Andorra
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* '''Ski access:''' Direct connection to Grau Roig ski resort
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* '''Border proximity:''' Easy access to France via Pas de la Casa
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* '''No booking required:''' Pay as you go
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=== Alternative Routes ===
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* '''Envalira Pass:''' Free but weather-dependent mountain road
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* '''Around tunnel:''' No alternative direct route
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* '''Seasonal considerations:''' Pass may be closed in winter
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== Andorra vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<th>Typical Cost</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<td>Andorra</td>
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<td>Single tunnel toll</td>
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<td>Envalira Tunnel only</td>
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<td>€6.80 per passage</td>
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<td>All other roads free</td>
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<td>France</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>Most autoroutes</td>
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<td>€0.08-0.12/km</td>
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<td>Complex nationwide system</td>
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<td>Spain</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>Private autopistas</td>
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<td>~€0.10/km</td>
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<td>Public autovías free</td>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Is the Envalira Tunnel the only toll in Andorra? ===
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Yes, the Envalira Tunnel is the only toll road in Andorra. All other roads throughout the country are completely free to use.
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=== Can I avoid the tunnel toll completely? ===
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Yes, you can take the Envalira Pass road instead, but it's at higher altitude and may be closed during winter weather conditions.
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=== Do I need to pay both ways through the tunnel? ===
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Yes, the toll is charged for each passage. A round trip costs €13.60 for standard vehicles.
  
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=== Are there any vehicles exempt from paying? ===
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Electric vehicles can use the tunnel completely free of charge. Residents and workers in Pas de la Casa receive a 50% discount.
  
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=== Can I pay with credit cards? ===
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Yes, major credit cards are accepted at the toll booth along with cash payments in euros.
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=== Is the tunnel open 24/7? ===
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Yes, the Envalira Tunnel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing reliable year-round access.
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=== What's the speed limit in the tunnel? ===
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The speed limit varies between 40-70 km/h depending on the section within the tunnel.
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== Road Network in Andorra ==
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=== Main Roads (Toll-Free) ===
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* '''CG-1:''' Connects Andorra la Vella to Spanish border
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* '''CG-2:''' Connects Andorra la Vella to French border (via tunnel)
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* '''Total road network:''' 269 km (198 km paved, 71 km unpaved)
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* '''No motorways:''' Andorra has no highway-standard roads
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=== Border Crossings ===
  
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* '''France border:''' One main crossing at Pas de la Casa
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* '''Spain border:''' Four crossing points including La Farga de Molas
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* '''No EU membership:''' Border controls may apply
  
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=== Traffic Considerations ===
  
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* '''Winter conditions:''' Snow chains or winter tires mandatory
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Apart from  Envalira toll tunnel, Andorra roads are toll-free.
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* '''Parking:''' All parking in Andorra la Vella is paid
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== Envalira tunnel toll rates 2021<ref>[https://autotraveler.ru/en/andorra/#.YEH9imgzZPZ Envalira tunnel toll rates]</ref> ==
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* '''Speed limits:''' 40 km/h urban, 90 km/h rural
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* '''Mountain driving:''' Steep gradients and winding roads
  
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== Special Considerations ==
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=== Tunnel Safety ===
  
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To [http://tolllguru.com/calculadora-peatge-andorra calculate toll rates of Envalira tunnel in Andorra use TollGuru Andorra toll and fuel calculator].
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* '''Modern safety systems:''' CO and NO2 monitoring
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* '''Emergency services:''' 24/7 monitoring and response
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* '''Ventilation:''' Advanced air circulation systems
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* '''Speed enforcement:''' Cameras monitor compliance
  
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* '''Tourism access:''' Critical link for ski tourism
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== Andorra to France ==
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* '''Commercial traffic:''' Important for goods transport
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Though Andorra is toll-free apart from Envalira tunnel, France has a complex toll system. To learn more about [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/france-toll France toll roads, France toll payment methods read French TollWiki].
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* '''Border efficiency:''' Faster than mountain pass alternative
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* '''Local economy:''' Revenue supports infrastructure maintenance
  
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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== Andorra to Spain ==
 
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* [https://www.envalira.ad Official Envalira Tunnel Information]
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* [https://www.mobilitat.ad Andorra Traffic and Transport Authority]
  
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-andorra Calculate Your Andorra Toll Cost]
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Andorra Envalira Tunnel Toll Road 2025: Complete Guide

System: Single Tunnel Toll
Operator: Private Concession
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: Envalira Tunnel only
Technology: Traditional toll booth payment

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Andorra? 2025 Update

Andorra has only ONE toll road - the Envalira Tunnel. All other roads in Andorra are completely toll-free.

Toll Required For:

  • Envalira Tunnel passage between Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig
  • All vehicle types (except electric vehicles)

Toll-Free Roads:

  • All other roads throughout Andorra
  • CG-1 highway to Spain
  • CG-2 highway to France (except through tunnel)
  • All local and regional roads

Andorra Toll Costs: Current Rates

The Envalira Tunnel has straightforward pricing with special discounts for certain users.

Current Tunnel Toll Rates (2025)

Vehicle Category Standard Rate Resident Rate Electric Vehicle Rate
Passenger Cars €6.80 €3.40 (50% discount) FREE
Motorcycles €6.80 €3.40 (50% discount) FREE
Commercial Vehicles €6.80 €3.40 (50% discount) FREE
Trucks/Buses €6.80 €3.40 (50% discount) FREE

Special Discounts

  • Residents and workers in Pas de la Casa: 50% discount on standard rate
  • Electric vehicles: Completely free passage
  • No seasonal variations: Same price year-round

Envalira Tunnel Information

Technical Specifications

  • Length: 2,879 meters (2.87 km)
  • Altitude: 2,043m (lowest point) to 2,054m (highest point)
  • Configuration: Two lanes (one in each direction)
  • Speed limit: 40-70 km/h
  • One of Europe's highest road tunnels

Route & Connections

  • Northern entrance: Pas de la Casa (near France border)
  • Southern entrance: Grau Roig (ski resort area)
  • Connects: French RN22 to Andorran CG-2
  • Alternative route: Envalira Pass (higher altitude, weather dependent)

Construction & Operation

  • Opened: June 1, 1999
  • Operator: Spanish private consortium
  • Concession period: 50 years
  • Construction cost: 11 billion pesetas

How to Pay Envalira Tunnel Toll

Payment Methods

  • Cash: Euros accepted at toll booth
  • Credit cards: Major cards accepted
  • No electronic tags: Traditional payment only
  • Payment location: At tunnel entrance booth

Important Notes

  • No advance purchase: Payment only at time of use
  • Single direction toll: Pay each way
  • No return discounts: Full rate for each passage
  • 24/7 operation: Tunnel open around the clock

Recent Changes (2025)

  • Electric vehicle incentive: Free passage for electric vehicles continues
  • Stable pricing: No rate increases in recent years
  • Enhanced safety systems: Updated ventilation and monitoring
  • Weather reliability: Consistent operation during winter conditions

Planning Your Andorra Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Single passage: €6.80 for standard vehicles
  • Round trip: €13.60 total cost
  • Annual savings: Significant for electric vehicle owners
  • Resident benefits: 50% discount for Pas de la Casa residents

Travel Tips

  • Weather advantage: Tunnel avoids Envalira Pass weather conditions
  • Time saving: Faster route between north and south Andorra
  • Ski access: Direct connection to Grau Roig ski resort
  • Border proximity: Easy access to France via Pas de la Casa
  • No booking required: Pay as you go

Alternative Routes

  • Envalira Pass: Free but weather-dependent mountain road
  • Around tunnel: No alternative direct route
  • Seasonal considerations: Pass may be closed in winter

Andorra vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Coverage Typical Cost Notes
Andorra Single tunnel toll Envalira Tunnel only €6.80 per passage All other roads free
France Distance-based tolls Most autoroutes €0.08-0.12/km Complex nationwide system
Spain Distance-based tolls Private autopistas ~€0.10/km Public autovías free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Envalira Tunnel the only toll in Andorra?

Yes, the Envalira Tunnel is the only toll road in Andorra. All other roads throughout the country are completely free to use.

Can I avoid the tunnel toll completely?

Yes, you can take the Envalira Pass road instead, but it's at higher altitude and may be closed during winter weather conditions.

Do I need to pay both ways through the tunnel?

Yes, the toll is charged for each passage. A round trip costs €13.60 for standard vehicles.

Are there any vehicles exempt from paying?

Electric vehicles can use the tunnel completely free of charge. Residents and workers in Pas de la Casa receive a 50% discount.

Can I pay with credit cards?

Yes, major credit cards are accepted at the toll booth along with cash payments in euros.

Is the tunnel open 24/7?

Yes, the Envalira Tunnel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing reliable year-round access.

What's the speed limit in the tunnel?

The speed limit varies between 40-70 km/h depending on the section within the tunnel.

Road Network in Andorra

Main Roads (Toll-Free)

  • CG-1: Connects Andorra la Vella to Spanish border
  • CG-2: Connects Andorra la Vella to French border (via tunnel)
  • Total road network: 269 km (198 km paved, 71 km unpaved)
  • No motorways: Andorra has no highway-standard roads

Border Crossings

  • France border: One main crossing at Pas de la Casa
  • Spain border: Four crossing points including La Farga de Molas
  • No EU membership: Border controls may apply

Traffic Considerations

  • Winter conditions: Snow chains or winter tires mandatory
  • Parking: All parking in Andorra la Vella is paid
  • Speed limits: 40 km/h urban, 90 km/h rural
  • Mountain driving: Steep gradients and winding roads

Special Considerations

Tunnel Safety

  • Modern safety systems: CO and NO2 monitoring
  • Emergency services: 24/7 monitoring and response
  • Ventilation: Advanced air circulation systems
  • Speed enforcement: Cameras monitor compliance

Economic Impact

  • Tourism access: Critical link for ski tourism
  • Commercial traffic: Important for goods transport
  • Border efficiency: Faster than mountain pass alternative
  • Local economy: Revenue supports infrastructure maintenance

Useful Links & Resources

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