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= Austria Motorways and Expressways Tolls 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Vignette + Section Tolls + GO-Box<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Vignette toll system for vehicles up to 3.5t, GO-Box for heavy vehicles<br>
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'''Operator:''' ASFINAG (Austrian motorway authority)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> All motorways (Autobahn) and expressways (Schnellstraße)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' All motorways (A-roads) and expressways (S-roads)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Physical stickers, digital vignettes, DSRC electronic tolling<br>
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'''Technology:''' Digital vignettes, DSRC for heavy vehicles
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> ASFINAG (Austrian Highway Authority)
 
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== Do I Need a Vignette for Austria? 2025 Update ==
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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 a Vignette for Austria? 2025 Update</h2>
  
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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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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you must have a valid vignette to drive on Austria's motorways and expressways. All vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes require either a physical toll sticker or digital vignette before entering any tolled road in Austria.</p>
  
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'''Vignette Required For:'''
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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> Driving without a valid vignette results in an immediate substitute toll of €120, payable on the spot. Failure to pay can lead to administrative penalties up to €3,000.</p>
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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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<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> The annual vignette now costs €103.80 (7.7% increase) and comes in sea green color. Digital vignettes continue gaining popularity, with 1-day options available exclusively online.</p>
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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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Austria offers multiple vignette validity periods to suit different travel needs.
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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;">Austria operates a comprehensive vignette system for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, with additional section tolls for specific Alpine routes. Costs vary by validity period and vehicle type.</p>
  
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=== Current Vignette Prices (2025) ===
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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;">Current Vignette Rates (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Validity Period</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;">Validity Period</th>
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<th>Cars (up to 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;">Cars (up to 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;">Motorcycles</th>
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<th>Availability</th>
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<td>1 day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">1 Day</td>
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<td>€9.30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€9.30</td>
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<td>€3.70</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.70</td>
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<td>Digital only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Digital only</td>
 
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<td>10 days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">10 Days</td>
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<td>€12.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€12.40</td>
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<td>€4.90</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€4.90</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Sticker & digital</td>
 
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<td>2 months</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2 Months</td>
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<td>€31.10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€31.10</td>
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<td>€12.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€12.40</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Sticker & digital</td>
 
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<td>Annual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1 Year (2025)</td>
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<td>€103.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€103.80</td>
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<td>€41.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€41.50</td>
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<td>Sticker or digital</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Sticker & digital</td>
 
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=== Section Tolls (Additional to Vignette) ===
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<th>Route</th>
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<th>Single Trip Price</th>
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<th>Notes</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;">Notes</th>
 
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<td>A9 Pyhrn motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A13 Brenner Motorway</td>
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<td>Gleinalm Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€11.00</td>
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<td>€11.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€69.00</td>
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<td>Between Graz and Linz</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Austria-Italy border</td>
 
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<td>A9 Pyhrn motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">A11 Karawanken Tunnel</td>
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<td>Bosruck Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€11.50</td>
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<td>€7.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€69.00</td>
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<td>Between Graz and Linz</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Austria-Slovenia border</td>
 
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<td>A10 Tauern motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A10 Tauern Tunnel</td>
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<td>Tauern & Katschberg Tunnels</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€13.50</td>
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<td>€14.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€81.00</td>
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<td>Between Salzburg and Villach</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major Alpine crossing</td>
 
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<td>A11 Karawanken motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">S16 Arlberg Tunnel</td>
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<td>Entire A11</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€11.50</td>
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<td>€7.60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€69.00</td>
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<td>Austria-Slovenia border</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">East-west connection</td>
 
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<td>A13 Brenner motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A9 Pyhrn (Bosruck/Gleinalm)</td>
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<td>Entire A13</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€9.50</td>
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<td>€11.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€57.00</td>
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<td>Austria-Italy border</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Twin tunnel system</td>
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<td>S16 Arlberg expressway</td>
 
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<td>Arlberg Tunnel</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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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Vignette-Free Sections</h3>
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<li>A1 Westautobahn: Walserberg border to Salzburg-Nord</li>
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<li>A12 Inntal Motorway: Kufstein border to Kufstein-Süd</li>
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<li>A14 Rheintal: Hörbranz border to Hohenems</li>
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<li>A26 Linz Motorway: Under construction, currently toll-free</li>
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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 Austria:</p>
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<li>Available at 6,000+ outlets: petrol stations, border crossings, ÖAMTC/ARBÖ clubs</li>
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<li>Must be affixed to inside windscreen (top-left or behind rear-view mirror)</li>
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<li>Color-coded by year: 2025 = Sea Green</li>
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<li>Valid immediately upon purchase and proper display</li>
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Heavy vehicles use the '''GO-Box system''' with distance-based tolling:
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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. Digital Vignette:</strong></p>
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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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<li>ASFINAG online shop or mobile app "Unterwegs"</li>
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* Available at 175+ GO points of sale nationwide
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<li>Linked to vehicle license plate number</li>
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* Mandatory for trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes
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<li>1-day and 10-day: Valid immediately</li>
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<li>2-month and annual: Valid from 18th day after online purchase (consumer protection)</li>
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== How to Purchase Austria Vignettes ==
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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;">3. GO-Box (Vehicles over 3.5t):</strong></p>
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<li>DSRC electronic toll collection system</li>
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<li>Distance-based charging per kilometer</li>
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<li>Rates based on axles, weight, EURO emission class</li>
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<li>Mandatory for trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes</li>
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=== Digital Vignette (Recommended) ===
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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 Austrian toll roads, use TollGuru Austria toll calculator</p>
  
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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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<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;">Vignette Price Increases:</strong></p>
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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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<li>Annual vignette: €103.80 (7.7% increase from €96.40)</li>
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* Convenient for transferable number plates
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<li>2025 color: Sea Green for easy identification</li>
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<li>Valid period: December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026</li>
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<li>Motorcycle vignette: €41.50 annual</li>
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=== Physical Sticker Vignette ===
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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;">Digital Vignette Enhancements:</strong></p>
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<li>1-day vignette exclusively digital (€9.30)</li>
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<li>Enhanced online verification system</li>
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<li>License plate re-registration option (€18 fee)</li>
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<li>Automatic subscription renewals available</li>
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'''Purchase Locations:'''
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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;">Infrastructure Updates:</strong></p>
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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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<li>Lueg Bridge renovation on A13 Brenner starting 2025</li>
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* Automobile clubs, newsagents (Trafik)
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<li>Ongoing Tauern Motorway construction through 2027</li>
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* Tourist information centers
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<li>A26 Linz Motorway construction continuing</li>
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<li>Enhanced DSRC technology for heavy vehicles</li>
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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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<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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<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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<li>Short visits: 1-day (€9.30) or 10-day (€12.40) vignettes</li>
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<li>Extended travel: 2-month (€31.10) for summer holidays</li>
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<li>Regular users: Annual (€103.80) cost-effective after 8-9 short visits</li>
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<li>Alpine routes: Additional €9.50-13.50 per tunnel/pass</li>
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* '''Vignette color:''' Sea green for 2025 stickers
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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;">Purchasing Strategy:</strong></p>
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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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<li>Border purchase: Available at all major border crossings</li>
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* '''Border exemptions:''' Extended temporary exemptions for specific border sections
+
<li>Digital advance: Buy online 18+ days early for long-term vignettes</li>
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* '''Price adjustments:''' Updated rates reflect infrastructure investment
+
<li>Immediate validity: Purchase at physical outlets or use 1-day/10-day digital</li>
 +
<li>Rental cars: Check if vignette included in rental agreement</li>
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== Penalties & Enforcement ==
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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;">Travel Tips:</strong></p>
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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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<li>Free border sections: Access major cities without vignette on specific routes</li>
 +
<li>Sticker placement: Ensure proper windscreen positioning to avoid fines</li>
 +
<li>Digital backup: Keep purchase confirmation emails for verification</li>
 +
<li>Alpine timing: Check seasonal closures and construction schedules</li>
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</ul>
  
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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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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I drive through Austria without a vignette?</h3>
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* Driving without valid vignette
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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;">Only on specific border access routes (A1 to Salzburg, A12 to Kufstein, A14 to Hohenems). All other motorways and expressways require a valid vignette.</p>
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* Incorrectly attached physical sticker
 
−
* Damaged or obscured vignette
 
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* Wrong vehicle category selection
 
  
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== Planning Your Austria Journey ==
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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;">What happens if I'm caught without a vignette?</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;">Immediate substitute toll of €120 must be paid on the spot. Failure to pay can result in administrative penalties up to €3,000 and potential vehicle impoundment.</p>
  
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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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;">Is a vignette needed for trailers?</h3>
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* '''Short trips:''' 1-day (€9.30) or 10-day (€12.40) vignettes
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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, if your car + trailer combination weighs 3.5 tonnes or less, only the car needs a vignette. Above 3.5 tonnes total weight requires a GO-Box system.</p>
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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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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I modify a digital vignette after purchase?</h3>
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* '''Purchase timing:''' Buy before entering toll roads
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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, you can modify the license plate number or start date before validity begins. After validity starts, one license plate change is possible for €18.</p>
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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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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, major Alpine routes (Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg, Karawanken, Pyhrn) require separate section tolls ranging from €9.50-13.50, payable at toll stations or online.</p>
  
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<td>Austria</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Austria</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Flat-rate vignette</td>
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<td>€103.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€103.80</td>
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<td>All motorways/expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All motorways/expressways</td>
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<td>Plus section tolls</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Germany</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[german-autobahn-vignette-tunnel-toll-collect|Germany]]</td>
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<td>Free (cars)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No toll for cars</td>
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<td>€0</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0</td>
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<td>All autobahns</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Trucks only (HGV toll)</td>
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<td>Truck tolls only</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Switzerland</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[switzerland-motorway-vignette-tunnel-rates|Switzerland]]</td>
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<td>Annual vignette only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Flat-rate vignette</td>
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<td>CHF 40 (~€38.50)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">CHF 40 (~€43)</td>
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<td>All motorways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All motorways/expressways</td>
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<td>No short-term options</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
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<td>Italy</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[italy-toll|Italy]]</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>Varies by distance</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0.06-0.08/km</td>
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<td>Most autostrade</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Most autostrade</td>
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<td>Pay per journey</td>
 
 
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<tr>
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<td>Slovenia</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[slovenia-vignette-darsgo-toll|Slovenia]]</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Flat-rate vignette</td>
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<td>€110</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€110</td>
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<td>All motorways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All motorways</td>
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<td>Electronic only</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Czech Republic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[motorway-vignette-hungary|Hungary]]</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>~€50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~€100</td>
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<td>Selected roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Major motorways</td>
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<td>Electronic system</td>
 
 
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<tr>
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<td>Slovakia</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[slovakia-motorway-tolls-vignette-rates|Slovakia]]</td>
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<td>Time-based vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>~€50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€50</td>
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<td>Selected roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major motorways</td>
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<td>Electronic system</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
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<td>Hungary</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[czechia-toll|Czech Republic]]</td>
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<td>Electronic vignette</td>
+
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>~€110</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~€55</td>
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<td>Most motorways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Major motorways</td>
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<td>License plate-based</td>
 
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I use one vignette for car and trailer? ===
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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;">Official ASFINAG Resources:</strong></p>
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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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<li>ASFINAG Toll Shop: Official digital vignette purchase portal</li>
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<li>Mobile App "Unterwegs": Digital vignette and traffic information</li>
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<li>Vignette Validity Check: Online verification system</li>
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<li>Service Center: 0800 400 12 400 (free from Austria/Germany)</li>
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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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<li>[[german-autobahn-vignette-tunnel-toll-collect|Germany Tolls]] - Truck tolls, free autobahn for cars</li>
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<li>[[switzerland-motorway-vignette-tunnel-rates|Switzerland Vignette]] - CHF 40 annual system</li>
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<li>[[italy-toll|Italy Tolls]] - Distance-based autostrade tolls</li>
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<li>[[slovenia-vignette-darsgo-toll|Slovenia Vignette]] - Electronic vignette system</li>
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<li>[[motorway-vignette-hungary|Hungary Vignette]] - Electronic toll system</li>
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<li>[[slovakia-motorway-tolls-vignette-rates|Slovakia Vignette]] - Electronic vignette rates</li>
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<li>[[czechia-toll|Czech Republic Tolls]] - Electronic vignette system</li>
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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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<li>ÖAMTC (Austrian Automobile Club) - Vignette sales and roadside assistance</li>
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<li>ARBÖ (Austrian Roadside Assistance) - Toll information and services</li>
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<li>International automobile clubs at border crossings</li>
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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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* [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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* External links: Watch for neighboring countries' toll system changes affecting cross-border travel
 

Latest revision as of 19:39, 3 July 2025



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Austria Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Vignette toll system for vehicles up to 3.5t, GO-Box for heavy vehicles
Coverage: All motorways (Autobahn) and expressways (Schnellstraße)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Physical stickers, digital vignettes, DSRC electronic tolling
Operators: ASFINAG (Austrian Highway Authority)

Do I Need a Vignette for Austria? 2025 Update

Yes, you must have a valid vignette to drive on Austria's motorways and expressways. All vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes require either a physical toll sticker or digital vignette before entering any tolled road in Austria.

Key Reality: Driving without a valid vignette results in an immediate substitute toll of €120, payable on the spot. Failure to pay can lead to administrative penalties up to €3,000.

2025 Update: The annual vignette now costs €103.80 (7.7% increase) and comes in sea green color. Digital vignettes continue gaining popularity, with 1-day options available exclusively online.

Austria Toll Costs: Current Rates

Austria operates a comprehensive vignette system for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, with additional section tolls for specific Alpine routes. Costs vary by validity period and vehicle type.

Current Vignette Rates (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 & digital
2 Months €31.10 €12.40 Sticker & digital
1 Year (2025) €103.80 €41.50 Sticker & digital

Additional Section Tolls (Alpine Routes)

Route Single Journey Annual Pass Notes
A13 Brenner Motorway €11.00 €69.00 Austria-Italy border
A11 Karawanken Tunnel €11.50 €69.00 Austria-Slovenia border
A10 Tauern Tunnel €13.50 €81.00 Major Alpine crossing
S16 Arlberg Tunnel €11.50 €69.00 East-west connection
A9 Pyhrn (Bosruck/Gleinalm) €9.50 €57.00 Twin tunnel system

Vignette-Free Sections

Border Access Routes (No Vignette Required):

  • A1 Westautobahn: Walserberg border to Salzburg-Nord
  • A12 Inntal Motorway: Kufstein border to Kufstein-Süd
  • A14 Rheintal: Hörbranz border to Hohenems
  • A26 Linz Motorway: Under construction, currently toll-free

How to Pay Austrian Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods in Austria:

1. Physical Toll Sticker (Vignette):

  • Available at 6,000+ outlets: petrol stations, border crossings, ÖAMTC/ARBÖ clubs
  • Must be affixed to inside windscreen (top-left or behind rear-view mirror)
  • Color-coded by year: 2025 = Sea Green
  • Valid immediately upon purchase and proper display

2. Digital Vignette:

  • ASFINAG online shop or mobile app "Unterwegs"
  • Linked to vehicle license plate number
  • 1-day and 10-day: Valid immediately
  • 2-month and annual: Valid from 18th day after online purchase (consumer protection)

3. GO-Box (Vehicles over 3.5t):

  • DSRC electronic toll collection system
  • Distance-based charging per kilometer
  • Rates based on axles, weight, EURO emission class
  • Mandatory for trucks, buses, heavy motorhomes

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Austrian toll roads, use TollGuru Austria toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Vignette Price Increases:

  • Annual vignette: €103.80 (7.7% increase from €96.40)
  • 2025 color: Sea Green for easy identification
  • Valid period: December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026
  • Motorcycle vignette: €41.50 annual

Digital Vignette Enhancements:

  • 1-day vignette exclusively digital (€9.30)
  • Enhanced online verification system
  • License plate re-registration option (€18 fee)
  • Automatic subscription renewals available

Infrastructure Updates:

  • Lueg Bridge renovation on A13 Brenner starting 2025
  • Ongoing Tauern Motorway construction through 2027
  • A26 Linz Motorway construction continuing
  • Enhanced DSRC technology for heavy vehicles

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Short visits: 1-day (€9.30) or 10-day (€12.40) vignettes
  • Extended travel: 2-month (€31.10) for summer holidays
  • Regular users: Annual (€103.80) cost-effective after 8-9 short visits
  • Alpine routes: Additional €9.50-13.50 per tunnel/pass

Purchasing Strategy:

  • Border purchase: Available at all major border crossings
  • Digital advance: Buy online 18+ days early for long-term vignettes
  • Immediate validity: Purchase at physical outlets or use 1-day/10-day digital
  • Rental cars: Check if vignette included in rental agreement

Travel Tips:

  • Free border sections: Access major cities without vignette on specific routes
  • Sticker placement: Ensure proper windscreen positioning to avoid fines
  • Digital backup: Keep purchase confirmation emails for verification
  • Alpine timing: Check seasonal closures and construction schedules

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive through Austria without a vignette?

Only on specific border access routes (A1 to Salzburg, A12 to Kufstein, A14 to Hohenems). All other motorways and expressways require a valid vignette.

What happens if I'm caught without a vignette?

Immediate substitute toll of €120 must be paid on the spot. Failure to pay can result in administrative penalties up to €3,000 and potential vehicle impoundment.

Is a vignette needed for trailers?

No, if your car + trailer combination weighs 3.5 tonnes or less, only the car needs a vignette. Above 3.5 tonnes total weight requires a GO-Box system.

Can I modify a digital vignette after purchase?

Yes, you can modify the license plate number or start date before validity begins. After validity starts, one license plate change is possible for €18.

Do I need additional tolls for Alpine passes?

Yes, major Alpine routes (Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg, Karawanken, Pyhrn) require separate section tolls ranging from €9.50-13.50, payable at toll stations or online.

Austria vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Annual Cost Coverage
Austria Flat-rate vignette €103.80 All motorways/expressways
Germany No toll for cars €0 Trucks only (HGV toll)
Switzerland Flat-rate vignette CHF 40 (~€43) All motorways/expressways
Italy Distance-based tolls €0.06-0.08/km Most autostrade
Slovenia Flat-rate vignette €110 All motorways
Hungary Electronic vignette ~€100 Major motorways
Slovakia Electronic vignette €50 Major motorways
Czech Republic Electronic vignette ~€55 Major motorways

Useful Links & Resources

Official ASFINAG Resources:

  • ASFINAG Toll Shop: Official digital vignette purchase portal
  • Mobile App "Unterwegs": Digital vignette and traffic information
  • Vignette Validity Check: Online verification system
  • Service Center: 0800 400 12 400 (free from Austria/Germany)

Neighboring Country Toll Information:

Automobile Clubs:

  • ÖAMTC (Austrian Automobile Club) - Vignette sales and roadside assistance
  • ARBÖ (Austrian Roadside Assistance) - Toll information and services
  • International automobile clubs at border crossings

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