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Austria<ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria About Austria] </ref>, officially the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. You need to pay toll on all the Austrian motorways and expressways.
 
  
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There are no physical toll booths to collect tolls on most of the motorways and expressways. However, there are certain routes with physical toll plazas to collect tolls only for vehicles up to 3.5 tons. The vignette ‘toll sticker’<ref name="vignette">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette What is Vignette]</ref> is not compulsory in the sections where the route toll applies. However, if you own a valid yearly toll sticker, you get a discount of 40 euros on your route toll annual pass.
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= Austria Motorways and Expressways Tolls 2025: Complete Guide =
  
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Distance-based tolls<ref name="distance-based">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-distance-based-tolling What is Distance-based Tolling]</ref> apply for the HGV (heavy goods vehicle) with over 3.5 tons maximum permissible weight, which includes heavy camper vans, lorries, and buses.
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'''System:''' Vignette + Section Tolls + GO-Box<br>
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'''Operator:''' ASFINAG (Austrian motorway authority)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' All motorways (A-roads) and expressways (S-roads)<br>
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'''Technology:''' Digital vignettes, DSRC for heavy vehicles
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-austria Calculate Austria Toll]
 
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== How do I pay for toll roads in Austria ==
 
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All cars, motorbikes, and camper vans up to 3.5 tons maximum permissible weight must display a toll sticker ‘vignette’<ref name="vignette"></ref> or can buy a digital vignette online.
 
  
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For Vehicles of up to 3.5 tons maximum permissible weight
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== Do I Need a Vignette for Austria? 2025 Update ==
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* Physical toll stickers (Vignette<ref name="vignette"></ref>): If you are entering Austria by road you can purchase toll stickers ‘vignette’ at newsagents (Trafik), fuel stations, and outlets of the public agency responsible for expressways and motorways (ASFINAG).
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* Digital Vignette: ASFINAG introduced an Austria digital vignette<ref name="vignette"></ref> to pay and link your vehicle's license plate number. To check if your hired vehicle has a digital sticker you can check the license plate number at the ASFINAG website<ref>[https://evidenz.asfinag.at/en/ ASFINAG homepage]</ref>.
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Yes, all vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, campervans) must have a valid '''vignette''' to use Austrian motorways and expressways. The vignette has been mandatory since 1997.
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* There are few sections of road where tolls depend on distance tolls can be paid at these toll stations by Cash/Credit cards or Annual card<ref>[https://www.asfinag.at/toll/route-and-digital-section-toll/route-rates/#collapsecb664295-c648-429c-b886-442816786fbe Annual card rates]</ref>.
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'''Vignette Required For:'''
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* All motorways (A-roads) marked with green signs
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* All expressways (S-roads) marked with blue signs
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* Both physical sticker and digital vignette options available
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'''Exempt Sections (No Vignette Required):'''
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* A1 Westautobahn: Walserberg border to Salzburg-Nord
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* A12 Inntal motorway: Kiefersfelden border to Kufstein-Süd
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* A14 Rheintal/Walgau: Hörbranz border to Hohenems
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* A26 Linz motorway (currently under construction)
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== Austria Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
  
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<br/>For vehicles above 3.5 tons maximum permissible weight you will have to get a GO-Box before you drive onto a motorway or expressway, they are available from GO-Box outlets<ref>[https://www.asfinag.at/toll/sales-outlets/ GO-Box sales outlets]</ref>.
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Austria offers multiple vignette validity periods to suit different travel needs.
  
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Both prepaid and postpaid options are available with ASFINAG via GO Direkt<ref>[https://www.go-maut.at/portal/faces/pages/common/portal.xhtml GO Direkt]</ref>.
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=== Current Vignette Prices (2025) ===
  
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<th>Cars (up to 3.5t)</th>
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<br/>To calculate tolls and fuel costs in [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-austria Austria use TollGuru toll calculator for your vehicle type].
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<td>1 day</td>
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<td>€9.30</td>
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<td>€3.70</td>
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<td>Digital only</td>
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<td>10 days</td>
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<td>€12.40</td>
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<td>€4.90</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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<td>2 months</td>
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<td>€31.10</td>
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<td>€12.40</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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<td>Annual</td>
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<td>€103.80</td>
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<td>€41.50</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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== Toll Roads in Austria ==
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=== Section Tolls (Additional to Vignette) ===
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There are certain sections where the toll stickers are not required but toll rates are applicable, they are as follows:
 
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* A 9 Pyhrn motorway Gleinalm and Bosruck tunnel
 
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* A 10 Tauern motorway Katschberg tunnel
 
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* A 11 Karawanken motorway
 
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* A 13 Brenner motorway
 
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* S 16 Arlberg expressway
 
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== How much is a vignette in Austria ==
 
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If you are on a quick trip, you can buy a vignette <ref>[https://www.asfinag.at/en/toll/vignette/ Buy an Austrian vignette]</ref> for up to 10 days or at a maximum of up to a year.
 
  
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<th>Section</th>
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<th>Single Trip Price</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<td>A9 Pyhrn motorway</td>
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<td>Gleinalm Tunnel</td>
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<td>€11.50</td>
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<td>Between Graz and Linz</td>
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<td>A9 Pyhrn motorway</td>
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<td>Bosruck Tunnel</td>
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<td>€7.00</td>
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<td>Between Graz and Linz</td>
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<th>Type of vehicle</th>
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<td>A10 Tauern motorway</td>
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<th>Car (max weight of up to 3.5 ton)</th>
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<td>Tauern & Katschberg Tunnels</td>
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<th>Motorcycle</th>
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<td>€14.50</td>
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<td>Between Salzburg and Villach</td>
 
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<td>10-day Vignette</td>
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<td>A11 Karawanken motorway</td>
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<td>€9,50</td>
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<td>Entire A11</td>
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<td>€5,40</td>
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<td>€7.60</td>
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<td>Austria-Slovenia border</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
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<td>2-month Vignette</td>
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<td>A13 Brenner motorway</td>
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<td>€27,80</td>
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<td>Entire A13</td>
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<td>€13,70</td>
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<td>€11.50</td>
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<td>Austria-Italy border</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
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<td>Annual Vignette</td>
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<td>S16 Arlberg expressway</td>
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<td>€92,50</td>
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<td>Arlberg Tunnel</td>
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<td>€36,20</td>
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<td>€11.50</td>
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<td>Between Tyrol and Vorarlberg</td>
 
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=== Heavy Vehicles (Over 3.5 tonnes) ===
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== Tolls for HGV and buses ==
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If your vehicle is above 3.5 tons maximum permissible weight (like lorries, buses and heavy camper vans), the toll rates are charged based on distance travelled via Austria GO-Box. The [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-austria toll rates for HGV can be calculated using the  Austria toll calculator].
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Heavy vehicles use the '''GO-Box system''' with distance-based tolling:
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* Rate varies by number of axles, emission class, and time of day
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* DSRC technology (Dedicated Short Range Communication)
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* Available at 175+ GO points of sale nationwide
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* Mandatory for trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes
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== How to Purchase Austria Vignettes ==
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=== Digital Vignette (Recommended) ===
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'''Purchase Options:'''
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* '''Online:''' ASFINAG toll shop (asfinag.at)
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* '''Mobile app:''' ASFINAG "Unterwegs" app
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* '''Sales points:''' ÖAMTC, ARBÖ, ADAC offices, petrol stations
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'''Digital Vignette Benefits:'''
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* Linked to license plate number
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* Immediate validity for 1-day and 10-day vignettes
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* Convenient for transferable number plates
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* Can modify license plate or start date before validity begins
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=== Physical Sticker Vignette ===
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'''Purchase Locations:'''
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* 6,000+ outlets in Austria and neighboring countries
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* Border crossings, petrol stations, post offices
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* Automobile clubs, newsagents (Trafik)
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* Tourist information centers
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'''Important Requirements:'''
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* Must be properly affixed to windscreen interior
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* Position: Top-left corner or behind rear-view mirror
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* Outside any tinted strip area
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* Must remain undamaged and visible
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''Vignette color:''' Sea green for 2025 stickers
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* '''New 1-day digital vignette:''' Available exclusively online
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* '''Enhanced digital services:''' Improved ASFINAG app functionality
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* '''Border exemptions:''' Extended temporary exemptions for specific border sections
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* '''Price adjustments:''' Updated rates reflect infrastructure investment
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== Penalties & Enforcement ==
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=== Violation Consequences ===
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* '''Replacement toll:''' €120 immediate fine plus vignette cost
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* '''Standard penalty:''' €300-3,000 for court proceedings
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* '''Detection methods:''' Manual checks and automated camera systems (20 cameras on 2,200+ km network)
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=== Common Violations ===
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* Driving without valid vignette
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* Incorrectly attached physical sticker
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* Damaged or obscured vignette
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* Wrong vehicle category selection
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== Planning Your Austria Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Short trips:''' 1-day (€9.30) or 10-day (€12.40) vignettes
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* '''Extended stays:''' 2-month (€31.10) for longer holidays
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* '''Frequent travel:''' Annual vignette (€103.80) for regular visitors
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* '''Section tolls:''' Additional €7-14.50 for Alpine routes
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Purchase timing:''' Buy before entering toll roads
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* '''Digital verification:''' Check validity at evidenz.asfinag.at
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* '''Border preparation:''' Vignettes available at all major border crossings
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* '''Route planning:''' Use ASFINAG website for current toll road maps
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* '''Windscreen damage:''' Free digital replacement available for damaged physical stickers
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== Austria vs. Neighboring Countries ==
  
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<th>Annual Cost (Cars)</th>
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<th>Coverage</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
 
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<td>Drive type E/H2*</td>
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<td>Austria</td>
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<td>€0.10</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td>€0.21</td>
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<td>€103.80</td>
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<td>All motorways/expressways</td>
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<td>Plus section tolls</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>EURO-emission class EURO VI</td>
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<td>Germany</td>
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<td>€0.20</td>
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<td>Free (cars)</td>
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<td>€0.42</td>
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<td>€0</td>
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<td>All autobahns</td>
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<td>Truck tolls only</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>EURO-emission class EURO V and EEV</td>
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<td>Switzerland</td>
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<td>€0.21</td>
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<td>Annual vignette only</td>
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<td>€0.43</td>
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<td>CHF 40 (~€38.50)</td>
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<td>All motorways</td>
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<td>No short-term options</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>EURO-emission class EURO IV</td>
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<td>Italy</td>
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<td>€0.22</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>€0.45</td>
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<td>Varies by distance</td>
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<td>Most autostrade</td>
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<td>Pay per journey</td>
 
</tr>
 
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<td>Slovenia</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td>€110</td>
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<td>All motorways</td>
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<td>Electronic only</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Czech Republic</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td>~€50</td>
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<td>Selected roads</td>
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<td>Electronic system</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Slovakia</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td>~€50</td>
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<td>Selected roads</td>
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<td>Electronic system</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Hungary</td>
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<td>Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>~€110</td>
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<td>Most motorways</td>
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<td>License plate-based</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I use one vignette for car and trailer? ===
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Yes, one vignette covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes total weight including trailers. If combined weight exceeds 3.5 tonnes, you need a GO-Box.
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=== What happens if I enter Austria without a vignette? ===
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You'll be charged a replacement toll of €120 plus the cost of the appropriate vignette. Court proceedings may result in fines up to €3,000.
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=== Can I get a refund if my trip is cancelled? ===
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Digital vignettes cannot be refunded once purchased. However, you can modify the start date before validity begins.
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=== Do electric vehicles get toll discounts? ===
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No, electric vehicles pay the same vignette rates as conventional vehicles based on weight classification.
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=== Is the vignette valid on all Austrian roads? ===
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No, only on motorways (A-roads) and expressways (S-roads). Regular roads (B-roads) are free to use.
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=== What if my windscreen breaks with a physical sticker? ===
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ASFINAG provides free replacement with a digital vignette. Contact their service center with the damaged sticker and proof of windscreen replacement.
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=== Can I buy a vignette at the border? ===
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Yes, vignettes are available at all major border crossings, but it's recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays.
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== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==
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* '''Wrong vehicle category''' - Ensure total weight (car + trailer) doesn't exceed 3.5 tonnes
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* '''Incorrect sticker placement''' - Must be inside windscreen, outside tinted areas
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* '''Ignoring section tolls''' - Some Alpine routes require additional payment beyond vignette
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* '''Assuming all roads need vignettes''' - Only motorways and expressways require vignettes
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* '''Buying wrong validity period''' - Consider your actual travel duration to avoid overpaying
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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* [https://www.asfinag.at/en/toll/vignette/ Official ASFINAG Vignette Information]
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* [https://shop.asfinag.at ASFINAG Online Toll Shop]
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* [https://evidenz.asfinag.at Digital Vignette Verification]
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* '''Service Center:''' 0800 400 12 400 (free from Austria/Germany)
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== Can you drive in Austria without a vignette ==
 
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Vignette is required when you travel by car or motorbike on pretty much any motorway or expressway in Austria. Look for sign boards that show you need a toll sticker to travel on this road. The toll stickers avoid a toll fine of at least 120 euros.
 
 
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* High Priority: Monitor ASFINAG price changes (typically annual adjustments)
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* Medium Priority: Track digital service enhancements and new vignette validity periods
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* Low Priority: Follow section toll route additions and Alpine infrastructure projects
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* External links: Watch for neighboring countries' toll system changes affecting cross-border travel

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Austria Motorways and Expressways Tolls 2025: Complete Guide

System: Vignette + Section Tolls + GO-Box
Operator: ASFINAG (Austrian motorway authority)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Coverage: All motorways (A-roads) and expressways (S-roads)
Technology: Digital vignettes, DSRC for heavy vehicles

Do I Need a Vignette for Austria? 2025 Update

Yes, all vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, campervans) must have a valid vignette to use Austrian motorways and expressways. The vignette has been mandatory since 1997.

Vignette Required For:

  • All motorways (A-roads) marked with green signs
  • All expressways (S-roads) marked with blue signs
  • Both physical sticker and digital vignette options available

Exempt Sections (No Vignette Required):

  • A1 Westautobahn: Walserberg border to Salzburg-Nord
  • A12 Inntal motorway: Kiefersfelden border to Kufstein-Süd
  • A14 Rheintal/Walgau: Hörbranz border to Hohenems
  • A26 Linz motorway (currently under construction)

Austria Toll Costs: Current Rates

Austria offers multiple vignette validity periods to suit different travel needs.

Current Vignette Prices (2025)

Validity Period Cars (up to 3.5t) Motorcycles Availability
1 day €9.30 €3.70 Digital only
10 days €12.40 €4.90 Sticker or digital
2 months €31.10 €12.40 Sticker or digital
Annual €103.80 €41.50 Sticker or digital

Section Tolls (Additional to Vignette)

Route Section Single Trip Price Notes
A9 Pyhrn motorway Gleinalm Tunnel €11.50 Between Graz and Linz
A9 Pyhrn motorway Bosruck Tunnel €7.00 Between Graz and Linz
A10 Tauern motorway Tauern & Katschberg Tunnels €14.50 Between Salzburg and Villach
A11 Karawanken motorway Entire A11 €7.60 Austria-Slovenia border
A13 Brenner motorway Entire A13 €11.50 Austria-Italy border
S16 Arlberg expressway Arlberg Tunnel €11.50 Between Tyrol and Vorarlberg

Heavy Vehicles (Over 3.5 tonnes)

Heavy vehicles use the GO-Box system with distance-based tolling:

  • Rate varies by number of axles, emission class, and time of day
  • DSRC technology (Dedicated Short Range Communication)
  • Available at 175+ GO points of sale nationwide
  • Mandatory for trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes

How to Purchase Austria Vignettes

Digital Vignette (Recommended)

Purchase Options:

  • Online: ASFINAG toll shop (asfinag.at)
  • Mobile app: ASFINAG "Unterwegs" app
  • Sales points: ÖAMTC, ARBÖ, ADAC offices, petrol stations

Digital Vignette Benefits:

  • Linked to license plate number
  • Immediate validity for 1-day and 10-day vignettes
  • Convenient for transferable number plates
  • Can modify license plate or start date before validity begins

Physical Sticker Vignette

Purchase Locations:

  • 6,000+ outlets in Austria and neighboring countries
  • Border crossings, petrol stations, post offices
  • Automobile clubs, newsagents (Trafik)
  • Tourist information centers

Important Requirements:

  • Must be properly affixed to windscreen interior
  • Position: Top-left corner or behind rear-view mirror
  • Outside any tinted strip area
  • Must remain undamaged and visible

Recent Changes (2025)

  • Vignette color: Sea green for 2025 stickers
  • New 1-day digital vignette: Available exclusively online
  • Enhanced digital services: Improved ASFINAG app functionality
  • Border exemptions: Extended temporary exemptions for specific border sections
  • Price adjustments: Updated rates reflect infrastructure investment

Penalties & Enforcement

Violation Consequences

  • Replacement toll: €120 immediate fine plus vignette cost
  • Standard penalty: €300-3,000 for court proceedings
  • Detection methods: Manual checks and automated camera systems (20 cameras on 2,200+ km network)

Common Violations

  • Driving without valid vignette
  • Incorrectly attached physical sticker
  • Damaged or obscured vignette
  • Wrong vehicle category selection

Planning Your Austria Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Short trips: 1-day (€9.30) or 10-day (€12.40) vignettes
  • Extended stays: 2-month (€31.10) for longer holidays
  • Frequent travel: Annual vignette (€103.80) for regular visitors
  • Section tolls: Additional €7-14.50 for Alpine routes

Travel Tips

  • Purchase timing: Buy before entering toll roads
  • Digital verification: Check validity at evidenz.asfinag.at
  • Border preparation: Vignettes available at all major border crossings
  • Route planning: Use ASFINAG website for current toll road maps
  • Windscreen damage: Free digital replacement available for damaged physical stickers

Austria vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Annual Cost (Cars) Coverage Notes
Austria Time-based vignette €103.80 All motorways/expressways Plus section tolls
Germany Free (cars) €0 All autobahns Truck tolls only
Switzerland Annual vignette only CHF 40 (~€38.50) All motorways No short-term options
Italy Distance-based tolls Varies by distance Most autostrade Pay per journey
Slovenia Time-based vignette €110 All motorways Electronic only
Czech Republic Time-based vignette ~€50 Selected roads Electronic system
Slovakia Time-based vignette ~€50 Selected roads Electronic system
Hungary Electronic vignette ~€110 Most motorways License plate-based

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use one vignette for car and trailer?

Yes, one vignette covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes total weight including trailers. If combined weight exceeds 3.5 tonnes, you need a GO-Box.

What happens if I enter Austria without a vignette?

You'll be charged a replacement toll of €120 plus the cost of the appropriate vignette. Court proceedings may result in fines up to €3,000.

Can I get a refund if my trip is cancelled?

Digital vignettes cannot be refunded once purchased. However, you can modify the start date before validity begins.

Do electric vehicles get toll discounts?

No, electric vehicles pay the same vignette rates as conventional vehicles based on weight classification.

Is the vignette valid on all Austrian roads?

No, only on motorways (A-roads) and expressways (S-roads). Regular roads (B-roads) are free to use.

What if my windscreen breaks with a physical sticker?

ASFINAG provides free replacement with a digital vignette. Contact their service center with the damaged sticker and proof of windscreen replacement.

Can I buy a vignette at the border?

Yes, vignettes are available at all major border crossings, but it's recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wrong vehicle category - Ensure total weight (car + trailer) doesn't exceed 3.5 tonnes
  • Incorrect sticker placement - Must be inside windscreen, outside tinted areas
  • Ignoring section tolls - Some Alpine routes require additional payment beyond vignette
  • Assuming all roads need vignettes - Only motorways and expressways require vignettes
  • Buying wrong validity period - Consider your actual travel duration to avoid overpaying

Useful Links & Resources

Links for Future Updates

  • High Priority: Monitor ASFINAG price changes (typically annual adjustments)
  • Medium Priority: Track digital service enhancements and new vignette validity periods
  • Low Priority: Follow section toll route additions and Alpine infrastructure projects
  • External links: Watch for neighboring countries' toll system changes affecting cross-border travel
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