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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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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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<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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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> All motorways (Autobahn) and expressways (Schnellstraße)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Physical stickers, digital vignettes, DSRC electronic tolling<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> ASFINAG (Austrian Highway Authority)
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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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* 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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<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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* 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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<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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<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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<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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<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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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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The toll rates depend on:
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# distance - number of kilometres driven
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# vehicle's EURO emission class<ref name="emission class">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/europe-toll-guide-vignettes-distance-based-tolls-emission-standard-tolls EURO emission classes]</ref>
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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 style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€9.30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.70</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">10 Days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€12.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€4.90</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2 Months</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€31.10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€12.40</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1 Year (2025)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€103.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€41.50</td>
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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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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A13 Brenner Motorway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€11.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€69.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€11.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€69.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A10 Tauern Tunnel</td>
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<td>€9,50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">S16 Arlberg Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€11.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€9.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€57.00</td>
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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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<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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<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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<li>ASFINAG online shop or mobile app "Unterwegs"</li>
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<li>Linked to vehicle license plate number</li>
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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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<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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<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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<li>Annual vignette: €103.80 (7.7% increase from €96.40)</li>
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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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<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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<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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<li>Lueg Bridge renovation on A13 Brenner starting 2025</li>
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<li>Ongoing Tauern Motorway construction through 2027</li>
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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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<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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<li>Border purchase: Available at all major border crossings</li>
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<li>Digital advance: Buy online 18+ days early for long-term vignettes</li>
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<li>Immediate validity: Purchase at physical outlets or use 1-day/10-day digital</li>
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<li>Rental cars: Check if vignette included in rental agreement</li>
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<li>Free border sections: Access major cities without vignette on specific routes</li>
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<li>Sticker placement: Ensure proper windscreen positioning to avoid fines</li>
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<li>Digital backup: Keep purchase confirmation emails for verification</li>
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<li>Alpine timing: Check seasonal closures and construction schedules</li>
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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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<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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<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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<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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<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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<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 style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€103.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">CHF 40 (~€43)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~€100</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">~€55</td>
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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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<li>[[switzerland-motorway-vignette-tunnel-rates|Switzerland Vignette]] - CHF 40 annual system</li>
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<li>[[motorway-vignette-hungary|Hungary Vignette]] - Electronic toll system</li>
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<li>ÖAMTC (Austrian Automobile Club) - Vignette sales and roadside assistance</li>
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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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