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= Poland Motorway Toll Information 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Mixed - Concession Tolls + e-TOLL<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed - eTOLL satellite system (trucks), toll gates (cars)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Various operators + GDDKiA<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> A1 Gdańsk-Toruń, A2 Świecko-Konin, A4 Katowice-Kraków (partial tolls)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Polish Złoty (PLN) / Euro (EUR) / USD<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Polish Złoty (PLN)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Selected A1, A2, A4 sections + heavy vehicle network<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> eTOLL GNSS satellites, AmberGo/A4GO apps, toll gates<br>
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'''Technology:''' Toll gates + GNSS satellite tracking
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Multiple private concessionaires + GDDKiA (state roads)
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need eTOLL for Poland? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-poland Calculate Poland Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Poland? 2025 Update ==
 
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Poland uses a '''mixed toll system''' with significant changes since 2023. Whether you pay tolls depends on your vehicle weight and route:
 
  
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'''Toll Roads for Light Vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes):'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">For cars under 3.5 tons, you don't need eTOLL - but you'll pay tolls on 3 major motorway sections using traditional toll gates or mobile apps. For trucks and vehicles over 3.5 tons, eTOLL is mandatory across an extensive network including many expressways.</p>
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* '''A1 motorway:''' Gdansk - Toruń section (255 km)
 
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* '''A2 motorway:''' Świecko - Konin section (255 km)
 
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* '''A4 motorway:''' Katowice - Kraków section (61 km)
 
  
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'''Free Sections Since July 2023:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Poland operates a dual system - roughly half the motorways are completely free for cars, while the other half charge distance-based tolls at rates from PLN 0.20-0.62 per kilometer.</p>
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* '''A2:''' Konin - Stryków (previously tolled, now free for cars)
 
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* '''A4:''' Wrocław - Gliwice (previously tolled, now free for cars)
 
  
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'''Heavy Vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes):'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Major policy change from July 2023 - state-owned motorway sections (A2 Konin-Stryków, A4 Wrocław-Gliwice) became toll-free for vehicles under 3.5 tons, significantly reducing costs for drivers.</p>
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* Use '''e-TOLL system''' on extensive network of motorways and expressways
 
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* Satellite-based GNSS tracking technology
 
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* Covers 1,600+ km of roads
 
  
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== Poland Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Poland uses distance-based pricing with rates varying by motorway operator and vehicle category.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Poland operates toll roads on select motorway sections only, with costs varying significantly by route and vehicle type.</p>
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=== Light Vehicle Toll Rates (2025) ===
 
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<th>Motorway Section</th>
 
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<th>Operator</th>
 
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<th>Motorcycles</th>
 
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<th>Cars (Category 2)</th>
 
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<th>Rate per km</th>
 
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<td>A1 Gdansk - Toruń</td>
 
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<td>AmberGo</td>
 
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<td>~PLN 0.086/km</td>
 
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<td>~PLN 0.17/km</td>
 
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<td>Distance-based</td>
 
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<td>A2 Świecko - Konin</td>
 
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<td>Autostrada A2</td>
 
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<td>PLN 0.20-0.62/km</td>
 
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<td>PLN 0.20-0.62/km</td>
 
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<td>Variable by section</td>
 
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<td>A4 Katowice - Kraków</td>
 
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<td>Stalexport</td>
 
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<td>PLN 8</td>
 
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<td>PLN 17</td>
 
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<td>Fixed rate sections</td>
 
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=== Vehicle Categories ===
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<th>Category</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Motorway Section</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars (<3.5t)</th>
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<th>Typical Rate</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Heavy Vehicles (>3.5t)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Status</th>
 
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<td>Category 1</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A1 Gdańsk-Toruń (255km)</td>
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<td>Motorcycles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PLN 0.20-0.62/km</td>
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<td>~PLN 0.086/km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">eTOLL required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Private concession</td>
 
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<td>Category 2</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">A2 Świecko-Konin (255km)</td>
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<td>Cars and light vehicles up to 3.5t</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PLN 0.20-0.62/km</td>
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<td>~PLN 0.17/km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">eTOLL required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Private concession</td>
 
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<td>Category 3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A2 Konin-Stryków (90km)</td>
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<td>2-3 axle vehicles with dual tires</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE since July 2023</td>
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<td>Higher rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">eTOLL required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">State-owned</td>
 
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<td>Category 4</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">A4 Katowice-Kraków (61km)</td>
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<td>3+ axle vehicles and combinations</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PLN 8-17 (flat rate)</td>
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<td>Highest rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">eTOLL required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Private concession</td>
 
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<td>Category 5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A4 Wrocław-Gliwice (160km)</td>
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<td>Oversized vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE since July 2023</td>
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<td>Premium rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">eTOLL required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">State-owned</td>
 
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=== e-TOLL System (Heavy Vehicles) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Tolls (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Motorways:</strong> A1 Gdańsk-Toruń, A2 Świecko-Konin, A4 Katowice-Kraków (3 sections total)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Free Motorways:</strong> All other motorways and expressways (S-roads) for vehicles under 3.5 tons</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods in Poland:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. For Cars (Under 3.5 tons):</strong></p>
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<li>Toll gates: Cash (PLN, EUR, USD notes), credit cards</li>
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<li>AmberGo app: Automatic payment for A1 motorway</li>
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<li>A4GO/Autopay apps: Automatic payment for A4 Katowice-Kraków</li>
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<li>Video tolling: License plate recognition (A4 only)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. For Trucks (Over 3.5 tons):</strong></p>
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<li>eTOLL system: Mandatory satellite-based toll collection</li>
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<li>On-Board Units (OBU): Pre-installed devices</li>
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<li>External Locating System (ELS): Alternative tracking method</li>
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<li>Mobile apps: eTOLL PL BILET for occasional users</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Polish motorways, use TollGuru Poland toll calculator</p>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-poland"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Poland Toll Calculator</button></a>
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* '''Satellite-based tracking:''' GNSS technology since 2021
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Policy Changes:</strong></p>
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* '''Replaced viaTOLL:''' Modern system with better coverage
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* '''Payment methods:''' Mobile app, OBU, External Locating Device
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<li>July 1, 2023: State-owned motorway sections became toll-free for vehicles under 3.5 tons</li>
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* '''Network expansion:''' Additional sections added November 2024
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<li>A2 Konin-Stryków (90 km) and A4 Wrocław-Gliwice (160 km) eliminated car tolls</li>
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<li>Reduced total toll network by approximately 250 km for passenger vehicles</li>
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== How to Pay Poland Tolls ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">eTOLL System Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>November 1, 2024: eTOLL network expanded to include new road sections</li>
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<li>Continued replacement of legacy viaTOLL system with GNSS satellite technology</li>
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<li>Enhanced coverage for trucks across expressway network</li>
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=== Light Vehicles - Concession Motorways ===
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<li>A4 Katowice-Kraków: Motorcycles PLN 8, Cars PLN 17 (effective April 1, 2025)</li>
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<li>A1 and A2 rates remain distance-based with seasonal variations</li>
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<li>Motorcycles continue to pay 50% of car rates on most sections</li>
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* '''Cash:''' PLN, EUR, USD (notes only, change in PLN)
 
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* '''Credit/Debit cards:''' Maestro, V Pay accepted
 
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* '''Fleet cards:''' PKN ORLEN, ROUTEX, SHELL, DKV, UTA
 
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* '''Mobile apps:''' AmberGo (A1), Autopay (A1+A4), A4GO
 
  
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'''Payment Systems:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Northern Poland - Limited Toll Coverage:</strong></p>
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* '''Closed system:''' Get ticket at entry, pay at exit based on distance
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* '''Open system:''' Pay fixed fee at entry regardless of distance
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<li>A1 Gdańsk-Toruń: Primary toll corridor connecting Baltic coast to central Poland</li>
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* '''Video tolling:''' Available on A4 with license plate recognition
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<li>Pomeranian and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships affected</li>
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<li>Most northern expressways (S-roads) remain completely free</li>
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=== Heavy Vehicles - e-TOLL System ===
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<li>A2 Świecko-Konin: Toll section connecting German border to central Poland</li>
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<li>A2 Konin-Stryków: Free section since July 2023 (Łódź region)</li>
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<li>A4 Wrocław-Gliwice: Free section since July 2023 (Silesian voivodeship)</li>
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'''Registration Options:'''
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* '''Mobile app:''' e-TOLL PL BILET
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* '''On-Board Unit (OBU):''' Satellite-based device
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<li>A4 Katowice-Kraków: Only remaining toll section in Lesser Poland voivodeship</li>
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* '''External Locating Device (ZSL):''' Alternative tracking method
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<li>Flat-rate system (PLN 8-17) rather than distance-based charging</li>
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<li>Video tolling available for automated payment</li>
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* '''Prepaid:''' Load credit in advance
 
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* '''Postpaid:''' Monthly billing with collateral
 
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* '''Mixed:''' Combination of prepaid and postpaid
 
  
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Daily car tolls: PLN 20-80 depending on routes (most motorways free)</li>
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<li>Cross-country travel: PLN 60-150 for Warsaw-Kraków via toll roads</li>
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<li>Truck costs significantly higher with eTOLL coverage on expressways</li>
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* '''January 2025:''' Updated e-TOLL rates and system improvements
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p>
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* '''November 2024:''' e-TOLL network expansion with new sections
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''July 2023:''' Major toll-free conversions (A2 Konin-Stryków, A4 Wrocław-Gliwice)
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<li>Most expressways (S-roads): Completely free for cars</li>
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* '''System modernization:''' Enhanced mobile apps and payment options
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<li>National roads: Free alternatives with longer travel times</li>
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* '''Cross-border integration:''' Better compatibility with neighboring countries
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<li>Major cities connected via free expressway network</li>
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== Penalties & Enforcement ==
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=== Violation Penalties ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Polish tolls completely?</h3>
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* '''Standard fines:''' PLN 250-1,500 (€55-340)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, most routes have free expressway alternatives. Only 3 motorway sections charge tolls for cars, with extensive free S-road network connecting all major cities.</p>
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* '''Lost ticket:''' Full route fare charged
 
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* '''e-TOLL violations:''' Additional fees and administrative costs
 
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* '''Payment deadline:''' Immediate at toll gates, within terms for e-TOLL
 
  
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=== Enforcement Methods ===
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* '''Automatic detection:''' Video tolling systems
 
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* '''Satellite monitoring:''' e-TOLL GPS tracking
 
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== Planning Your Poland Journey ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay tolls on the same sections as cars, typically at 50% of car rates (e.g., PLN 8 vs PLN 17 on A4 Katowice-Kraków).</p>
  
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Transit routes:''' Calculate tolls for A1, A2, A4 sections only
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">All vehicles over 3.5 tons must use eTOLL system across the entire network. No manual payment options available - OBU or mobile app required.</p>
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* '''Free alternatives:''' National roads and expressways available
 
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* '''Heavy vehicles:''' Budget for extensive e-TOLL network coverage
 
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=== Travel Tips ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, tourists pay the same toll rates. However, rental cars may have pre-installed payment devices or apps to simplify toll payments.</p>
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* '''Mobile apps:''' Download relevant apps before travel
 
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* '''Ticket retention:''' Keep toll tickets until exit
 
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* '''Alternative routes:''' Consider toll-free expressways for cost savings
 
  
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== Poland vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<td>Selected sections only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PLN 0.20-0.62/km</td>
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<td>Satellite-based e-TOLL</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3 motorway sections</td>
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<td>Free (cars)</td>
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<td>€0</td>
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<td>~€50 annual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€15 (10 days)</td>
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<td>Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>~€50 annual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€10 (10 days)</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All motorways</td>
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<td>All highways</td>
 
 
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<td>Vignette >3.5t</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All motorways</td>
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<td>Selected roads</td>
 
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<td>Distance-based BelToll</td>
 
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<td>€0.09-0.145/km</td>
 
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<td>Extensive network</td>
 
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<td>Mixed systems</td>
 
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<td>Varies by region</td>
 
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<td>Limited coverage</td>
 
 
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=== Which Polish motorways charge tolls? ===
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Only specific sections of A1 (Gdansk-Toruń), A2 (Świecko-Konin), and A4 (Katowice-Kraków) charge tolls for cars. Many other sections are toll-free since 2023.
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<li>[[german-autobahn-vignette-tunnel-toll-collect|Germany Autobahn]] - Free car travel, truck toll system</li>
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<li>[[czechia-toll|Czech Republic Tolls]] - Comprehensive vignette system information</li>
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<li>[[slovakia-motorway-tolls-vignette-rates|Slovakia Motorway Tolls]] - Vignette rates and requirements</li>
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<li>[[lithuania-motorways-toll-roads-toll-charges-vignette|Lithuania Toll Roads]] - Baltic region vignette system</li>
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=== Can I avoid all tolls in Poland? ===
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<li>eTOLL System: etoll.gov.pl - Official government toll portal</li>
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<li>A1 Motorway: a1.com.pl - Gdańsk-Toruń toll calculator</li>
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<li>A2 Motorway: autostrada-a2.pl - Świecko-Konin rates and payment</li>
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<li>A4 Motorway: autostrada-a4.com.pl - Katowice-Kraków information</li>
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<li>AmberGo: Automatic payment for A1 motorway</li>
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<li>A4GO/Autopay: Payment for A4 Katowice-Kraków section</li>
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<li>eTOLL PL BILET: Official app for truck toll payments</li>
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== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==
 
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* '''Assuming all motorways are tolled''' - Only specific sections of A1, A2, A4 charge tolls for cars
 
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* '''Using outdated viaTOLL information''' - System was replaced by e-TOLL in 2021
 
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* '''Not checking vehicle weight''' - Vehicles over 3.5t need e-TOLL, not toll gate payments
 
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* '''Losing toll tickets''' - Keep tickets safe to avoid paying maximum fare
 
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* '''Wrong payment method''' - Some sections only accept cards, others prefer cash
 
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* '''A1 Gdansk - Toruń:''' 255 km, multiple operators, AmberGo app available
 
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* '''A2 Świecko - Konin:''' Variable rates by section, most expensive Nowy Tomyśl-Konin
 
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* '''A4 Katowice - Kraków:''' 61 km, two toll plazas at Mysłowice and Balice
 
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* '''A2 Konin - Stryków:''' 90 km, toll-free since July 2023
 
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Poland Motorway Toll Complete Guide

System: Mixed - eTOLL satellite system (trucks), toll gates (cars)
Coverage: A1 Gdańsk-Toruń, A2 Świecko-Konin, A4 Katowice-Kraków (partial tolls)
Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN)
Technology: eTOLL GNSS satellites, AmberGo/A4GO apps, toll gates
Operators: Multiple private concessionaires + GDDKiA (state roads)

Do I Need eTOLL for Poland? 2025 Update

For cars under 3.5 tons, you don't need eTOLL - but you'll pay tolls on 3 major motorway sections using traditional toll gates or mobile apps. For trucks and vehicles over 3.5 tons, eTOLL is mandatory across an extensive network including many expressways.

Key Reality: Poland operates a dual system - roughly half the motorways are completely free for cars, while the other half charge distance-based tolls at rates from PLN 0.20-0.62 per kilometer.

2025 Update: Major policy change from July 2023 - state-owned motorway sections (A2 Konin-Stryków, A4 Wrocław-Gliwice) became toll-free for vehicles under 3.5 tons, significantly reducing costs for drivers.

Poland Toll Costs: What You Actually Pay

Poland operates toll roads on select motorway sections only, with costs varying significantly by route and vehicle type.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Motorway Section Cars (<3.5t) Heavy Vehicles (>3.5t) Status
A1 Gdańsk-Toruń (255km) PLN 0.20-0.62/km eTOLL required Private concession
A2 Świecko-Konin (255km) PLN 0.20-0.62/km eTOLL required Private concession
A2 Konin-Stryków (90km) FREE since July 2023 eTOLL required State-owned
A4 Katowice-Kraków (61km) PLN 8-17 (flat rate) eTOLL required Private concession
A4 Wrocław-Gliwice (160km) FREE since July 2023 eTOLL required State-owned

Where You Pay Tolls (2025)

Toll Motorways: A1 Gdańsk-Toruń, A2 Świecko-Konin, A4 Katowice-Kraków (3 sections total)

Free Motorways: All other motorways and expressways (S-roads) for vehicles under 3.5 tons

How to Pay Poland Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods in Poland:

1. For Cars (Under 3.5 tons):

  • Toll gates: Cash (PLN, EUR, USD notes), credit cards
  • AmberGo app: Automatic payment for A1 motorway
  • A4GO/Autopay apps: Automatic payment for A4 Katowice-Kraków
  • Video tolling: License plate recognition (A4 only)

2. For Trucks (Over 3.5 tons):

  • eTOLL system: Mandatory satellite-based toll collection
  • On-Board Units (OBU): Pre-installed devices
  • External Locating System (ELS): Alternative tracking method
  • Mobile apps: eTOLL PL BILET for occasional users

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Polish motorways, use TollGuru Poland toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Major Policy Changes:

  • July 1, 2023: State-owned motorway sections became toll-free for vehicles under 3.5 tons
  • A2 Konin-Stryków (90 km) and A4 Wrocław-Gliwice (160 km) eliminated car tolls
  • Reduced total toll network by approximately 250 km for passenger vehicles

eTOLL System Updates:

  • November 1, 2024: eTOLL network expanded to include new road sections
  • Continued replacement of legacy viaTOLL system with GNSS satellite technology
  • Enhanced coverage for trucks across expressway network

Rate Updates:

  • A4 Katowice-Kraków: Motorcycles PLN 8, Cars PLN 17 (effective April 1, 2025)
  • A1 and A2 rates remain distance-based with seasonal variations
  • Motorcycles continue to pay 50% of car rates on most sections

State/Regional Toll Information

Northern Poland - Limited Toll Coverage:

  • A1 Gdańsk-Toruń: Primary toll corridor connecting Baltic coast to central Poland
  • Pomeranian and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships affected
  • Most northern expressways (S-roads) remain completely free

Western Poland - Mixed System:

  • A2 Świecko-Konin: Toll section connecting German border to central Poland
  • A2 Konin-Stryków: Free section since July 2023 (Łódź region)
  • A4 Wrocław-Gliwice: Free section since July 2023 (Silesian voivodeship)

Southern Poland - Single Toll Section:

  • A4 Katowice-Kraków: Only remaining toll section in Lesser Poland voivodeship
  • Flat-rate system (PLN 8-17) rather than distance-based charging
  • Video tolling available for automated payment

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily car tolls: PLN 20-80 depending on routes (most motorways free)
  • Cross-country travel: PLN 60-150 for Warsaw-Kraków via toll roads
  • Truck costs significantly higher with eTOLL coverage on expressways

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Most expressways (S-roads): Completely free for cars
  • National roads: Free alternatives with longer travel times
  • Major cities connected via free expressway network

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Polish tolls completely?

Yes, most routes have free expressway alternatives. Only 3 motorway sections charge tolls for cars, with extensive free S-road network connecting all major cities.

What happens if I don't pay Polish tolls?

For toll gate sections: maximum toll rate charged if you lose entry ticket. For eTOLL violations: administrative fines and enforcement through international collection.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Poland?

Yes, motorcycles pay tolls on the same sections as cars, typically at 50% of car rates (e.g., PLN 8 vs PLN 17 on A4 Katowice-Kraków).

Which system should trucks use?

All vehicles over 3.5 tons must use eTOLL system across the entire network. No manual payment options available - OBU or mobile app required.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, tourists pay the same toll rates. However, rental cars may have pre-installed payment devices or apps to simplify toll payments.

Poland vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Poland Partial toll network PLN 0.20-0.62/km 3 motorway sections
Germany Truck tolls only Free for cars All autobahns
Czech Republic Vignette system €15 (10 days) All motorways
Slovakia Vignette system €10 (10 days) All motorways
Lithuania Vignette system €10 (week) All motorways

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • eTOLL System: etoll.gov.pl - Official government toll portal
  • A1 Motorway: a1.com.pl - Gdańsk-Toruń toll calculator
  • A2 Motorway: autostrada-a2.pl - Świecko-Konin rates and payment
  • A4 Motorway: autostrada-a4.com.pl - Katowice-Kraków information

Mobile Apps:

  • AmberGo: Automatic payment for A1 motorway
  • A4GO/Autopay: Payment for A4 Katowice-Kraków section
  • eTOLL PL BILET: Official app for truck toll payments

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