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Bulgaria Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: e-Vignette for cars on motorways and first-class roads; Tol Pass distance-based toll for HGVs over 3.5 t
Operator: Agency Road Infrastructure (ARI) — part of the Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN); 1 EUR ≈ 1.956 BGN (fixed peg)
Coverage: All motorways (A roads) and first-class state roads (I roads) for vignette; full motorway and first-class network for HGV Tol Pass
Technology: Online e-vignette (plate-linked); GNSS OBU + DSRC gantries for Tol Pass HGV system

Do I Need a Vignette for Bulgaria? 2026 Update

Yes, if you are driving a vehicle up to 3.5 t on any Bulgarian motorway (A road) or first-class road (I road), you must display a valid e-vignette. Bulgaria replaced physical windshield stickers with an electronic plate-linked system in 2019 — there is no physical vignette to stick anywhere.

Key Reality: Enforcement is via roadside ANPR cameras that read your plate and check it against the vignette database in real time. A weekend vignette costs just €5.11 — there is no practical reason to risk a BGN 300 fine by skipping it.

2026 Update: Vignette rates for cars were increased from 1 January 2026. The annual e-vignette rose by approximately BGN 5 across most categories. The HGV Tol Pass distance tariffs were also adjusted upward to reflect inflation. Bulgaria is on track to join the Eurozone, potentially switching to EUR pricing; confirm current BGN/EUR equivalents at point of purchase.

Bulgaria Toll Costs: Current Rates

Car e-Vignette Rates (Vehicles up to 3.5 t, 2026)

Validity Period	Cars (BGN)	Cars (EUR approx.)
Weekend (Fri 12:00 — Mon 12:00)	10	€5.11
7 days	15	€7.67
1 month	30	€15.35
3 months	54	€27.61
Annual	97	€49.60

HGV Tol Pass Distance Rates EURO V (per km, 2026)

Vehicle Category	Highways (EUR/km)	Class I Road (EUR/km)	Class II Road (EUR/km)
3.5–12 t (2 axles)	0.1	0.08	0.07
Over 12 t (2 axles)	0.18	0.16	0.15
Over 12 t (4+ axles)	0.26	0.24	0.22

How to Pay Bulgaria Tolls

Car e-Vignette — Purchase Channels:

• Online: BGTOLL — purchase by plate number; instant activation; pay by card
• Petrol stations and convenience stores at Bulgarian border crossings and within the country
• Some European third-party vignette portals also offer Bulgarian vignette purchase
• No physical sticker is issued; the vignette is linked to your plate and visible to ANPR cameras

HGV Tol Pass — OBU and Registration:

• GNSS OBU required; available from ARI service centres at border crossings and in major cities
• DSRC-only OBU also available for vehicles that already have compatible hardware
• Account-based billing; prepay or post-pay options depending on account type
• EETS-compatible OBU from other countries may be accepted; confirm with your provider

To calculate toll costs for cars and trucks transiting Bulgaria, use the TollGuru Bulgaria toll calculator:

Bulgaria Toll Calculator

Enforcement & Penalties

• Cars without a valid e-vignette: fine of BGN 300 (approximately €153)
• HGVs without Tol Pass or with insufficient account balance: fines up to BGN 3,000 plus vehicle detention
• Enforcement is by roadside cameras and mobile police units; foreign-registered vehicles are also checked at border crossings
• Cross-border fine recovery applies via EU mutual assistance; unpaid fines for foreign vehicles are pursued diplomatically

Recent Changes (2026)

• January 2026 rate increase: Car e-vignette rates rose by approximately BGN 5 per validity period across all categories; Tol Pass per-km rates increased for HGV categories
• Eurozone preparations: Bulgaria is progressing toward euro adoption; BGTOLL now displays prices in both BGN and EUR
• Hemus Motorway (A2) progress: Additional sections of the Hemus Motorway connecting Sofia to Varna opened in 2025, extending the tolled motorway network northward
• Tol Pass EETS expansion: Additional EETS service providers were certified for the Bulgarian network in 2025, improving cross-border OBU interoperability

Planning Your Journey

• Buy the e-vignette online at BGTOLL before entering Bulgaria — it activates immediately and there is no advantage to buying at the border
• A 7-day vignette covers most holiday driving and transit trips; at under €7.67 for a car, it is the best-value option for tourists
• The Trakia Motorway (A1) from Sofia to Burgas and the Hemus Motorway (A2) from Sofia toward Varna are the primary long-distance routes — both covered by the standard vignette
• First-class roads (I roads) also require the vignette — do not assume only motorways are covered

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy the Bulgarian e-vignette?

Online at BGTOLL (recommended — available from anywhere before travel), at petrol stations and convenience stores at border crossings, and via some third-party European vignette portals.

Do I need a vignette on secondary roads (II and III class)?

No. The vignette requirement applies only to motorways (A roads) and first-class state roads (I roads which includes Second-class (II) while third-class (III) roads are free to use without a vignette.

Is the weekend vignette valid for longer than Friday to Monday?

No. The weekend vignette is valid from Friday 12:00 noon to Monday 12:00 noon only. If you plan to drive on weekdays, purchase a 7-day vignette instead.

Bulgaria vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country	Car System	Typical Car Cost (transit)	Notes
Bulgaria	e-Vignette (plate-linked)	BGN 15 / ~€7.70 (7 days)	Also covers first-class roads
Romania	e-Vignette (Rovinieta)	RON ~28 / ~€5.60 (7 days)	Online at roviniete.ro
Serbia	Point tolls (cash/card)	RSD 3–8/km	ETC tag available
North Macedonia	Point tolls (cash/card)	MKD 50–200 per plaza	Lower cost than Bulgaria
Greece	Point tolls (e-pass/cash/card)	€0.04–€0.08/km	Extensive national network

Official Resources

• BGTOLL — Agency Road Infrastructure toll portal — e-vignette purchase, Tol Pass account management, tariff tables
• Agency Road Infrastructure (ARI) — Bulgarian road authority; motorway maps and road condition information

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