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There are around 150 toll roads in Colombia which include both main national and departmental roads. Tolls are charged on the basis of vehicle category<ref>[https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/los-peajes-mas-baratos-de-colombia-en-2021/202153/ Tolls are based on vehicle categories in Colombia]</ref>. The Oriente Tunnel, [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/antioquia-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje Antioquia] has the most expensive tolls in Colombia<ref>[https://www.portafolio.co/economia/estos-son-10-de-los-peajes-mas-costosos-de-colombia-550561 Most expensive toll in Colombia]</ref> - 18,800 pesos. 
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= Colombia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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<caption>Toll for major toll plazas in Colombia</caption>
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'''System:''' Mixed (Electronic Tags + Cash)<br>
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'''Operator:''' INVÍAS, Private Concessionaires<br>
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'''Currency:''' Colombian Peso (COP)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 170+ toll booths across 32 departments<br>
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'''Technology:''' Colpass interoperability system
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-colombia Calculate Colombia Toll]
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== Do I Need Electronic Tags for Colombia? 2025 Update ==
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'''Electronic tags are recommended but not mandatory.''' Colombia operates a mixed toll system where you can pay either electronically with tags or with cash at most toll booths. Since 2025, all toll booths must have at least one electronic lane available.
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'''Payment Options Available:'''
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* '''Electronic tags''' (FacilPass, GoPass, FlyPass)
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* '''Cash payment''' at toll booths
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* '''Colpass system''' for interoperability across operators
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* '''Mixed lanes''' accepting both electronic and cash payments
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'''Recent Development:''' The Colpass interoperability system now allows one tag to work across all participating toll operators nationwide.
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== Colombia Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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=== Vehicle Categories & Rate Examples (2025) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
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<th>Vehicle Types</th>
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<th>Typical Range</th>
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<th>Most Expensive Example</th>
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<tr>
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<td>Category I</td>
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<td>Cars, motorcycles, small vehicles</td>
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<td>COP 3,000 - 15,000</td>
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<td>Standard passenger vehicles</td>
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<th>Region
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<td>Category II</td>
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<th>Toll Plaza Name/Location</th>
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<td>Small trucks, vans</td>
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<th>Toll Rate (COP)</th>
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<td>COP 6,000 - 25,000</td>
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<td>Light commercial vehicles</td>
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<td>Antioquia</td>
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<td>Category III</td>
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<td>(Guarne) Copacabana</td>
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<td>Medium trucks (2 axles)</td>
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<td>12,600</td>
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<td>COP 9,000 - 35,000</td>
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<td>Freight trucks</td>
 
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<td>Antioquia</td>
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<td>Category IV</td>
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<td>Puerto Triunfo</td>
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<td>Large trucks (3+ axles)</td>
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<td>12,800</td>
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<td>COP 12,000 - 50,000</td>
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<td>Heavy freight vehicles</td>
 
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<td>Bolívar</td>
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<td>Category V</td>
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<td>Bayunca</td>
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<td>Buses, articulated trucks</td>
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<td>8,400</td>
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<td>COP 15,000 - 60,000</td>
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<td>Public transport, large freight</td>
 
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=== Highest Toll Rates in Colombia (2025) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
 
<tr>
 
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<td>Caldas</td>
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<th>Toll Location</th>
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<td>Acapulco</td>
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<th>Route</th>
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<td>12,000</td>
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<th>Category I Rate</th>
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<th>Special Features</th>
 
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<td>Cundinamarca</td>
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<td>Túnel de Oriente</td>
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<td>Boquerón I and II</td>
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<td>Medellín - Rionegro</td>
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<td>13,200</td>
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<td>COP 25,000</td>
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<td>8.2 km tunnel through mountains</td>
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<td>Pipiral</td>
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<td>Vía al Llano</td>
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<td>COP 26,400</td>
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<td>Strategic eastern corridor</td>
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<td>Aburra</td>
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<td>Medellín - Airport</td>
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<td>COP 23,300</td>
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<td>Airport connection route</td>
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<td>Huayco</td>
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<td>Risaralda Department</td>
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<td>COP 24,107</td>
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<td>Mountain crossing</td>
 
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<td>Quindío </td>
 
 
<td>Circasia</td>
 
<td>Circasia</td>
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<td>14,500</td>
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<td>Coffee Region (Autopistas del Café)</td>
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<td>COP 21,643</td>
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<td>Armenia-Pereira-Manizales</td>
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</table>
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=== Major Route Costs (Category I Vehicles - 2025) ===
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<table class="toll-table">
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<tr>
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<th>Route</th>
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<th>Number of Tolls</th>
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<th>Total Distance</th>
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<th>Estimated Total Cost</th>
 
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<td>Risaralda</td>
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<td>Bogotá - Buenaventura (Pacific)</td>
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<td>Cerritos 2</td>
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<td>9 tolls</td>
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<td>12,700</td>
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<td>517 km</td>
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<td>COP 80,600 - 150,000</td>
 
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<td>Risaralda</td>
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<td>Bogotá - Barranquilla (Atlantic)</td>
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<td>Tarapacá I and II</td>
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<td>11 tolls</td>
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<td>12,100</td>
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<td>1,050 km</td>
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<td>COP 111,000 - 200,000</td>
 
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<td>Tolima</td>
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<td>Bogotá - Medellín</td>
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<td>Alvarado</td>
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<td>6-8 tolls</td>
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<td>11,300</td>
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<td>415 km</td>
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<td>COP 65,000 - 120,000</td>
 
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</tr>
 
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<td>Valle del Cauca</td>
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<td>Bogotá - Cali</td>
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<td>Betania</td>
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<td>7-9 tolls</td>
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<td>9,500</td>
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<td>461 km</td>
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<td>COP 70,000 - 130,000</td>
 
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== How to Pay Colombia Tolls ==
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=== Electronic Payment Tags ===
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* '''FacilPass:''' COP 20,000 (tag cost), covers 18 toll locations in 8 major concessions
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* '''GoPass:''' Multi-service tag (tolls, fuel, parking, SOAT), nationwide coverage
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* '''FlyPass:''' National coverage, linked to bank accounts or credit cards
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* '''Colpass system:''' Unified interoperability across all operators since 2025
  
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=== Tag Purchase Options ===
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* '''Online:''' Direct from operator websites
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* '''Physical locations:''' Service centers, some toll plazas
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* '''Delivery:''' Home delivery in major cities (2-5 business days)
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* '''Account types:''' Prepaid (PSE, Efecty) or postpaid (bank account linkage)
  
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You can calculate tolls to travel across any of the departments of Colombia using the [https://tollguru.com/calcudora-de-peaje-colombia Colombia Toll Calculator].
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=== Cash Payment ===
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* '''Available:''' At most toll booths (mixed lanes)
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* '''Recommendation:''' Keep small bills (COP 5,000, 10,000, 20,000)
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* '''Limitations:''' Electronic-only lanes increasingly common
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* '''Change:''' Usually provided, but exact change preferred
  
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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== How many tolls does Colombia have ==
 
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There are around 170 toll booths distributed among the country's 32 departments and one Capital District: Bogotá. Several of these booths here are managed by private concessions while some are administered by the Instituto Nacional de Vías, Invías.
 
  
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* '''20.4% toll increase:''' Three rate adjustments in 2025 following 2023 freeze
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<figcaption>Toll plaza locations in Colombia</figcaption>
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* '''Colpass implementation:''' Full interoperability across all toll operators
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* '''Electronic lane mandate:''' All toll booths must have at least one electronic lane
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* '''Rate normalization:''' End of government-imposed toll freeze from 2023
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* '''Next adjustment:''' Scheduled for January 2026 based on Consumer Price Index
  
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Click on the Colombian Department’s name to learn about its highways, tolls and more.
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== Colombia vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/amazonas-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Amazonas</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/antioquia-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Antioquia</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/arauca-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Arauca</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/atlántico-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Atlántico</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/bogotá-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Bogotá</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/bolívar-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Bolívar</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/boyacá-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Boyacá</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/caldas-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Caldas</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/caqueta-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Caquetá</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/casanare-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Casanare</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/cauca-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Cauca</a></li></ul>
 
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/cesar-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Cesar</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/choco-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Chocó</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/córdoba-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Córdoba</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/cundinamarca-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Cundinamarca</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/guainía-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Guainía</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/guaviare-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Guaviare</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/huila-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Huila</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/la-guajira-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">La Guajira</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/magdalena-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Magdalena</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/meta-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Meta</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/nariño-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Nariño</a></li></ul>
 
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<ul style="list-style: none;"><li><a href="/toll-wiki/norte-de-santander-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Norte de Santander</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/putumayo-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Putumayo</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/quindío-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Quindío</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/risaralda-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Risaralda</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/san-andrés-providencia-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">San Andrés y Providencia</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/santander-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Santander</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/sucre-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Sucre</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/tolima-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Tolima</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/valle-del-cauca-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Valle del Cauca</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/vaupés-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Vaupés</a></li><li><a href="/toll-wiki/vichada-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje">Vichada</a></li></ul>
 
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== Tolls from Bogotá to other cities in Colombia ==
 
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/bogot%C3%A1-autopista-puente-carretera-peaje Bogotá], despite being the capital of Colombia, does not have any toll plazas lying within its region. The tolls depend upon the route and vehicle type.
 
  
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<table class="toll-table">
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<caption>Tolls between Bogotá and other Colombian cities along a typical fast route</caption>
 
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<th>From</th>
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<th>Country</th>
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<th>To</th>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<th>COP</th>
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<th>Typical Cost (Car)</th>
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<th>Payment Methods</th>
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<th>Special Notes</th>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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<td>Colombia</td>
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<td>Cartagena
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<td>Mixed (Electronic + Cash)</td>
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<td>128,000</td>
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<td>COP 3,000-26,000/toll</td>
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</td></tr>
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<td>Tags, cash, Colpass</td>
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<td>170+ toll booths nationwide</td>
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</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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<td>Ecuador</td>
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<td>Fusagasugá
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<td>Limited tolls</td>
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<td>10,700</td>
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<td>$0.50-2.00/toll</td>
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</td></tr>
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<td>Cash, some electronic</td>
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<td>Few toll roads, mainly cash</td>
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</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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<td>Peru</td>
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<td>Medellín
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<td>Concession-based</td>
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<td>57,700</td>
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<td>S/ 5-25/toll</td>
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</td></tr>
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<td>Cash, electronic tags</td>
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<td>Major routes only</td>
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<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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<td>Venezuela</td>
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<td>Mondoñedo
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<td>Minimal tolls</td>
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<td>8,000</td>
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<td>Very low/subsidized</td>
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</td></tr>
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<td>Primarily cash</td>
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<td>Limited infrastructure</td>
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<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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<td>Panama</td>
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<td>Santa Marta
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<td>Mixed system</td>
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<td>109,900</td>
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<td>$0.35-3.00/toll</td>
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</td></tr>
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<td>Cash, Telepase</td>
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<tr>
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<td>Corridor Sur, urban tolls</td>
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<td>Bogotá</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Villavicencio
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<td>38,700</td>
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== Major Toll Concessions ==
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=== Key Operators & Coverage ===
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* '''Autopistas del Café:''' Coffee region triangle (Armenia, Pereira, Manizales)
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* '''Concesión Vial Accenorte:''' Northern Bogotá access (Andes, Fusca, Unisabana tolls)
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* '''Ruta del Sol:''' Major east-west corridor project
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* '''Túnel de Oriente:''' Medellín-Rionegro connection (Grupo Argos)
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* '''Covioriente:''' Eastern plains connection
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=== Geographic Distribution ===
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* '''Cundinamarca:''' Highest concentration around Bogotá
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* '''Antioquia:''' Major routes including expensive Túnel de Oriente
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* '''Valle del Cauca:''' Pacific coast connections
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* '''Atlántico:''' Caribbean coast access routes
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* '''Coffee Region:''' Integrated network connecting major cities
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== Planning Your Colombia Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Budget planning:''' COP 5,000-15,000 per toll for passenger cars
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* '''Route selection:''' Alternative free routes often available but slower
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* '''Electronic tags:''' 5-15% savings compared to cash payments
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* '''Peak travel:''' No time-based pricing variations currently
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Tag recommendation:''' Purchase FacilPass, GoPass, or FlyPass for convenience
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* '''Cash backup:''' Always carry cash for tolls without electronic options
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* '''Route planning:''' Use TollGuru calculator for accurate cost estimates
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* '''Mountain routes:''' Expect higher tolls due to challenging terrain
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I use the same electronic tag at all tolls in Colombia? ===
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Yes, the Colpass interoperability system launched in 2025 allows FacilPass, GoPass, and FlyPass tags to work at all participating toll booths nationwide.
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=== Are toll rates the same for all vehicles? ===
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No, Colombia uses a five-category system based on vehicle size and type. Motorcycles and cars pay the lowest rates (Category I), while buses and large trucks pay significantly more (Categories IV-V).
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=== Which toll is the most expensive in Colombia? ===
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The Pipiral toll on Vía al Llano currently charges COP 26,400 for Category I vehicles, followed by Túnel de Oriente at COP 25,000.
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=== Can I avoid tolls by taking alternative routes? ===
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Yes, free alternative routes exist for most tolled highways, but they typically take significantly longer due to Colombia's mountainous terrain.
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=== Do electronic tags offer discounts? ===
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While not officially advertised as discounts, electronic payment often results in lower effective costs due to promotional rates and avoiding cash handling fees.
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=== Are there tolls in Bogotá city? ===
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No, Bogotá capital district itself has no toll plazas. However, several tolls are located on highways leading into and out of the city.
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=== How often do toll rates change? ===
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Toll rates are typically adjusted annually based on inflation and concession agreements. 2025 saw three adjustments following the end of a government-imposed freeze.
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== Infrastructure Development ==
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=== Fourth Generation (4G) Highways ===
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* '''Investment:''' US$23 billion infrastructure program
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* '''Scope:''' Over 8,000 km of improved roads
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* '''Funding:''' Public-private partnerships
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* '''Timeline:''' Multi-year implementation ongoing
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=== Recent Completions ===
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* '''Túnel de Oriente:''' 8.2 km twin-tube tunnel reducing travel time by 60%
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* '''Ruta del Sol:''' Sections of major east-west corridor completed
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* '''Coffee Region connections:''' Enhanced integration between major cities
  
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== Enforcement & Technology ==
  
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You can use [https://tollguru.com/calcudora-de-peaje-colombia TollGuru Toll Calculator] to calculate tolls and fuel cost to travel between any two cities of Colombia.
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=== Electronic Monitoring ===
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* '''Automatic vehicle classification:''' Sensors detect vehicle category
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* '''License plate recognition:''' Enhanced enforcement capabilities
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* '''RFID technology:''' Tag-based automatic payment systems
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* '''Violation processing:''' Automated fine generation for unpaid tolls
  
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=== Payment Security ===
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== Electronic tolls in Colombia ==
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* '''Bank integration:''' Direct linking to checking/savings accounts
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Some toll plazas accept electronic tolls in Colombia. The TAGs or Telepeaje accepted are:
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* '''Credit card options:''' Available through most tag systems
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 1 July 2025

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Colombia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide

System: Mixed (Electronic Tags + Cash)
Operator: INVÍAS, Private Concessionaires
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Coverage: 170+ toll booths across 32 departments
Technology: Colpass interoperability system

Do I Need Electronic Tags for Colombia? 2025 Update

Electronic tags are recommended but not mandatory. Colombia operates a mixed toll system where you can pay either electronically with tags or with cash at most toll booths. Since 2025, all toll booths must have at least one electronic lane available.

Payment Options Available:

  • Electronic tags (FacilPass, GoPass, FlyPass)
  • Cash payment at toll booths
  • Colpass system for interoperability across operators
  • Mixed lanes accepting both electronic and cash payments

Recent Development: The Colpass interoperability system now allows one tag to work across all participating toll operators nationwide.

Colombia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Vehicle Categories & Rate Examples (2025)

Vehicle Category Vehicle Types Typical Range Most Expensive Example
Category I Cars, motorcycles, small vehicles COP 3,000 - 15,000 Standard passenger vehicles
Category II Small trucks, vans COP 6,000 - 25,000 Light commercial vehicles
Category III Medium trucks (2 axles) COP 9,000 - 35,000 Freight trucks
Category IV Large trucks (3+ axles) COP 12,000 - 50,000 Heavy freight vehicles
Category V Buses, articulated trucks COP 15,000 - 60,000 Public transport, large freight

Highest Toll Rates in Colombia (2025)

Toll Location Route Category I Rate Special Features
Túnel de Oriente Medellín - Rionegro COP 25,000 8.2 km tunnel through mountains
Pipiral Vía al Llano COP 26,400 Strategic eastern corridor
Aburra Medellín - Airport COP 23,300 Airport connection route
Huayco Risaralda Department COP 24,107 Mountain crossing
Circasia Coffee Region (Autopistas del Café) COP 21,643 Armenia-Pereira-Manizales

Major Route Costs (Category I Vehicles - 2025)

Route Number of Tolls Total Distance Estimated Total Cost
Bogotá - Buenaventura (Pacific) 9 tolls 517 km COP 80,600 - 150,000
Bogotá - Barranquilla (Atlantic) 11 tolls 1,050 km COP 111,000 - 200,000
Bogotá - Medellín 6-8 tolls 415 km COP 65,000 - 120,000
Bogotá - Cali 7-9 tolls 461 km COP 70,000 - 130,000

How to Pay Colombia Tolls

Electronic Payment Tags

  • FacilPass: COP 20,000 (tag cost), covers 18 toll locations in 8 major concessions
  • GoPass: Multi-service tag (tolls, fuel, parking, SOAT), nationwide coverage
  • FlyPass: National coverage, linked to bank accounts or credit cards
  • Colpass system: Unified interoperability across all operators since 2025

Tag Purchase Options

  • Online: Direct from operator websites
  • Physical locations: Service centers, some toll plazas
  • Delivery: Home delivery in major cities (2-5 business days)
  • Account types: Prepaid (PSE, Efecty) or postpaid (bank account linkage)

Cash Payment

  • Available: At most toll booths (mixed lanes)
  • Recommendation: Keep small bills (COP 5,000, 10,000, 20,000)
  • Limitations: Electronic-only lanes increasingly common
  • Change: Usually provided, but exact change preferred

Recent Changes (2025)

  • 20.4% toll increase: Three rate adjustments in 2025 following 2023 freeze
  • Colpass implementation: Full interoperability across all toll operators
  • Electronic lane mandate: All toll booths must have at least one electronic lane
  • Rate normalization: End of government-imposed toll freeze from 2023
  • Next adjustment: Scheduled for January 2026 based on Consumer Price Index

Colombia vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost (Car) Payment Methods Special Notes
Colombia Mixed (Electronic + Cash) COP 3,000-26,000/toll Tags, cash, Colpass 170+ toll booths nationwide
Ecuador Limited tolls $0.50-2.00/toll Cash, some electronic Few toll roads, mainly cash
Peru Concession-based S/ 5-25/toll Cash, electronic tags Major routes only
Venezuela Minimal tolls Very low/subsidized Primarily cash Limited infrastructure
Panama Mixed system $0.35-3.00/toll Cash, Telepase Corridor Sur, urban tolls

Major Toll Concessions

Key Operators & Coverage

  • Autopistas del Café: Coffee region triangle (Armenia, Pereira, Manizales)
  • Concesión Vial Accenorte: Northern Bogotá access (Andes, Fusca, Unisabana tolls)
  • Ruta del Sol: Major east-west corridor project
  • Túnel de Oriente: Medellín-Rionegro connection (Grupo Argos)
  • Covioriente: Eastern plains connection

Geographic Distribution

  • Cundinamarca: Highest concentration around Bogotá
  • Antioquia: Major routes including expensive Túnel de Oriente
  • Valle del Cauca: Pacific coast connections
  • Atlántico: Caribbean coast access routes
  • Coffee Region: Integrated network connecting major cities

Planning Your Colombia Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Budget planning: COP 5,000-15,000 per toll for passenger cars
  • Route selection: Alternative free routes often available but slower
  • Electronic tags: 5-15% savings compared to cash payments
  • Peak travel: No time-based pricing variations currently

Travel Tips

  • Tag recommendation: Purchase FacilPass, GoPass, or FlyPass for convenience
  • Cash backup: Always carry cash for tolls without electronic options
  • Route planning: Use TollGuru calculator for accurate cost estimates
  • Mountain routes: Expect higher tolls due to challenging terrain

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same electronic tag at all tolls in Colombia?

Yes, the Colpass interoperability system launched in 2025 allows FacilPass, GoPass, and FlyPass tags to work at all participating toll booths nationwide.

Are toll rates the same for all vehicles?

No, Colombia uses a five-category system based on vehicle size and type. Motorcycles and cars pay the lowest rates (Category I), while buses and large trucks pay significantly more (Categories IV-V).

Which toll is the most expensive in Colombia?

The Pipiral toll on Vía al Llano currently charges COP 26,400 for Category I vehicles, followed by Túnel de Oriente at COP 25,000.

Can I avoid tolls by taking alternative routes?

Yes, free alternative routes exist for most tolled highways, but they typically take significantly longer due to Colombia's mountainous terrain.

Do electronic tags offer discounts?

While not officially advertised as discounts, electronic payment often results in lower effective costs due to promotional rates and avoiding cash handling fees.

Are there tolls in Bogotá city?

No, Bogotá capital district itself has no toll plazas. However, several tolls are located on highways leading into and out of the city.

How often do toll rates change?

Toll rates are typically adjusted annually based on inflation and concession agreements. 2025 saw three adjustments following the end of a government-imposed freeze.

Infrastructure Development

Fourth Generation (4G) Highways

  • Investment: US$23 billion infrastructure program
  • Scope: Over 8,000 km of improved roads
  • Funding: Public-private partnerships
  • Timeline: Multi-year implementation ongoing

Recent Completions

  • Túnel de Oriente: 8.2 km twin-tube tunnel reducing travel time by 60%
  • Ruta del Sol: Sections of major east-west corridor completed
  • Coffee Region connections: Enhanced integration between major cities

Enforcement & Technology

Electronic Monitoring

  • Automatic vehicle classification: Sensors detect vehicle category
  • License plate recognition: Enhanced enforcement capabilities
  • RFID technology: Tag-based automatic payment systems
  • Violation processing: Automated fine generation for unpaid tolls

Payment Security

  • Bank integration: Direct linking to checking/savings accounts
  • Credit card options: Available through most tag systems
  • Prepaid options: PSE transfers, Efecty network, bank portals
  • Account management: Online platforms and mobile apps

Regional Economic Impact

Transportation Costs

  • Commercial impact: Higher toll costs affect goods transportation
  • Regional development: Improved connectivity vs. cost burden
  • Tourism: Toll costs factor in travel planning decisions
  • Economic integration: Facilitates trade between regions despite costs

Contact Information

Regulatory Authorities

  • INVÍAS: Instituto Nacional de Vías (National Roads Institute)
  • ANI: Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (National Infrastructure Agency)
  • Ministry of Transport: Colpass system oversight

Emergency Services

  • National emergency: 123
  • Highway police: Available on major toll routes
  • Roadside assistance: Provided by some concessionaires

Electronic Tag Operators

  • FacilPass: www.facilpass.co | Tel: 01 8000 180 440
  • GoPass: www.gopass.com.co
  • FlyPass: www.flypass.com.co
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