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= Italy Toll Roads 2025: Complete Autostrade Guide =
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'''System:''' Distance-based toll collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Distance-based toll collection (Closed & Open systems)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Multiple concessionaires (Autostrade per l'Italia, others)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Nationwide Autostrade network (A2, A18, A20 sections toll-free)<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:''' 6,000+ km of motorways (Autostrade)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Telepass RFID, Cash/Card booths, Free Flow systems<br>
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'''Technology:''' Closed/Open systems + Free Flow
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Autostrade per l'Italia, regional concessionaires
 
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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 Telepass for Italy? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-italy Calculate Italy Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Italy? 2025 Update ==
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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, you don't need Telepass to drive on Italian toll roads - but it significantly speeds up your journey. Italy operates both traditional toll booths and electronic payment systems across its extensive Autostrade network.</p>
  
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Yes, most Italian motorways ('''Autostrade''') require toll payment. Italy uses a distance-based system where you pay according to kilometers traveled, not time-based 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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without Telepass, you'll wait in regular toll booth lines that can extend travel time by 15-45 minutes during peak periods. Telepass lanes allow speeds up to 30 km/h through dedicated yellow lanes.</p>
  
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'''Toll 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;">2025 Update:</strong> Viacard prepaid cards were discontinued in 2025 but remain valid until December 31, 2029. New Free Flow systems on A33, A36, A59, and A60 require electronic payment only.</p>
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* All motorways marked with green "Autostrada" signs
 
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* All vehicles including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and caravans
 
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* Cross-border tunnels connecting to France and Switzerland
 
  
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'''Toll-Free Roads:'''
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* A2 Salerno-Reggio di Calabria ('''Autostrada del Mediterraneo''')
 
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* A18 and A20 sections in Sicily
 
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* Dual carriageways with blue signs (not motorways)
 
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* Local and regional roads
 
  
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== Italy Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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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;">Italy operates distance-based tolls on most Autostrade, with costs varying by vehicle class, route characteristics, and concession operator.</p>
  
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Italian tolls are calculated by distance traveled and vehicle category, with an average cost of €7-9 per 100km for passenger cars.
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=== Average Toll Costs (2025) ===
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Class</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;">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;">Rate per km</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;">Example Cost (100km)</th>
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<th>Distance</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class A (2 Axles)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles, cars <1.3m front axle height</td>
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<th>Category B (High Cars)</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.06-0.09</td>
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<th>Popular Routes Example</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€6-9</td>
 
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<td>100 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class B (2 Axles)</td>
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<td>€7.00-9.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorhomes, vans >1.3m front axle height</td>
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<td>€8.50-11.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0.08-0.12</td>
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<td>Milan-Venice: ~€15</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€8-12</td>
 
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<td>200 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 3 (3 Axles)</td>
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<td>€14.00-18.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Trucks, buses, car+trailer</td>
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<td>€17.00-22.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.14-0.20</td>
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<td>Rome-Naples: ~€18</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€14-20</td>
 
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<td>500 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 4 (4 Axles)</td>
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<td>€35.00-45.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy trucks, articulated vehicles</td>
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<td>€42.50-55.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€0.16-0.24</td>
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<td>Milan-Rome: ~€45</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€16-24</td>
 
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<td>800+ km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 5 (5+ Axles)</td>
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<td>€56.00-72.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Large trucks, heavy transport</td>
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<td>€68.00-88.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.18-0.27</td>
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<td>Milan-Bari: ~€65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€18-27</td>
 
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=== Vehicle Categories ===
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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;">Major Route Costs (Current Rates)</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;">Popular Routes (Class A vehicles):</strong></p>
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<li>Milan - Rome (A1): €32-38 (570km)</li>
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<li>Rome - Naples (A1): €18-22 (225km)</li>
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<li>Milan - Venice (A4): €15-19 (280km)</li>
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<li>Bologna - Florence (A1): €12-15 (105km)</li>
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<th>Category</th>
 
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<th>Vehicle Type</th>
 
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<th>Height Requirement</th>
 
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<th>Rate Multiplier</th>
 
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<td>A (2 axles)</td>
 
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<td>Motorcycles, cars</td>
 
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<td>≤1.3m above front axle</td>
 
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<td>Base rate</td>
 
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<td>B (2 axles)</td>
 
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<td>High cars, motorhomes</td>
 
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<td>>1.3m above front axle</td>
 
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<td>~1.3x base rate</td>
 
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<td>3 (3 axles)</td>
 
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<td>Cars with trailers, trucks</td>
 
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<td>3 axles total</td>
 
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<td>~1.8x base rate</td>
 
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<td>4 (4 axles)</td>
 
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<td>Large trucks, buses</td>
 
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<td>4 axles total</td>
 
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<td>~2.1x base rate</td>
 
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<td>5 (5+ axles)</td>
 
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<td>Heavy trucks</td>
 
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<td>5+ axles total</td>
 
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<td>~2.4x base rate</td>
 
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=== Special Tunnel Tolls (Additional) ===
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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 to pay toll in Italy:</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. Electronic Systems:</strong></p>
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<th>Tunnel</th>
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<li>Telepass: RFID transponder for yellow lanes (up to 30 km/h passage)</li>
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<th>Route</th>
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<li>European ETC providers: As24, Axxes, DKV Box Italia, TollTickets, UnipolMove</li>
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<th>Cars (Return)</th>
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<li>Free Flow apps: Conto Targa for A33, A36, A59, A60</li>
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<th>Length</th>
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<td>Mont Blanc Tunnel</td>
 
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<td>Italy-France</td>
 
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<td>€68.60</td>
 
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<td>11.6 km</td>
 
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<td>Fréjus Tunnel</td>
 
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<td>Italy-France</td>
 
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<td>€68.60</td>
 
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<td>12.8 km</td>
 
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<td>Great St. Bernard Tunnel</td>
 
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<td>Italy-Switzerland</td>
 
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<td>€50.00</td>
 
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<td>5.8 km</td>
 
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<td>Munt-la-Schera Tunnel</td>
 
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<td>Italy-Switzerland</td>
 
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<td>€42.00 (winter)</td>
 
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<td>3.5 km</td>
 
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== How to Pay Italian 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;">2. Manual Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>Cash: White lanes with attendant (exact change recommended)</li>
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<li>Credit/Debit cards: Blue "Carte" lanes with attendant</li>
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<li>Viacard: Valid until 2029 (no new cards sold)</li>
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Italy uses three main toll collection systems depending on the motorway section.
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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 Italian toll roads, use TollGuru Italy toll calculator</p>
  
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=== Closed System (Most Common) ===
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-italy"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Italy Toll Calculator</button></a>
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'''Process:'''
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1. '''Entry:''' Take ticket from booth when entering motorway
 
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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;">Payment System Updates:</strong></p>
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* '''Cash (White signs):''' Coins, banknotes accepted
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* '''Card (Blue signs):''' Credit/debit cards, Bancomat
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<li>Viacard prepaid cards discontinued January 1, 2025 (existing cards valid until 2029)</li>
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<li>Free Flow expansion on A36 Pedemontana Lombarda sections</li>
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<li>Enhanced Telepass European coverage including Croatia</li>
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=== Open System (Urban Areas) ===
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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 Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>A13 Brenner Autobahn: Lueg Bridge reconstruction causing single-lane restrictions</li>
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<li>Annual toll adjustments continue across major concessions</li>
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<li>VAT remains at 22% on all toll charges</li>
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'''Flat Rate Payment:''' Fixed toll amount regardless of distance
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* Common in city bypasses and ring roads
 
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* Payment at entry or exit points
 
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* Routes include urban sections around major cities
 
  
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=== Free Flow System (Limited Areas) ===
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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;">Lane Selection Errors:</strong></p>
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<li>Never enter yellow Telepass lanes without proper device</li>
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<li>Choose white (cash) or blue (cards) lanes if paying manually</li>
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<li>Reversing at toll booths is prohibited (up to €6,000 fine)</li>
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'''Electronic Collection:''' No toll booths, automatic recognition
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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;">Ticket Management:</strong></p>
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* '''A36 Pedemontana Lombarda''' (northwest Milan)
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* '''A59 Como Bypass'''
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<li>Always take entry ticket even if barrier is open</li>
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* '''A60 Varese Bypass'''
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<li>Keep ticket safe - lost tickets incur maximum distance charges</li>
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<li>Pay unpaid tolls within 15 days to avoid penalties (€87-345)</li>
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'''Payment Methods:'''
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* '''Telepass:''' Automatic deduction
 
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* '''Conto Targa:''' License plate-based billing
 
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* '''Online payment:''' Within 15 days of travel
 
  
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== Payment Options & Technologies ==
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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>Daily costs: €15-40 for typical tourist routes</li>
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<li>North-South Italy: €60-80 for Milan-Naples journey</li>
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<li>Free alternatives: Provincial roads (SS) available but significantly slower</li>
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=== Traditional Payment ===
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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;">Toll-Free Sections</h3>
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<li>A2 Salerno-Reggio di Calabria (southern Italy)</li>
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<li>A18 Messina-Catania (Sicily)</li>
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<li>A20 Messina-Palermo sections (Sicily)</li>
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<li>Urban ring roads around major cities</li>
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* '''Cash:''' Euros accepted at manned and automated booths
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* '''Credit/Debit Cards:''' Visa, Mastercard, Bancomat widely accepted
 
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* '''Viacard:''' Prepaid toll card (discontinued 2025, usable until 2029)
 
  
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=== Electronic Toll Collection ===
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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 Italy - Dense Network:</strong></p>
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<li>A4 Turin-Trieste: Major east-west corridor</li>
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<li>A1 Milan-Bologna: Primary north-south route</li>
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<li>A36 Pedemontana Lombarda: Free Flow technology</li>
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'''Telepass System:'''
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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;">Central Italy - Tourist Routes:</strong></p>
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* On-board unit (OBU) mounted on windscreen
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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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* Works across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal
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<li>A1 Bologna-Rome: Tuscan countryside access</li>
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* No stopping required at toll booths
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<li>A11 Florence-Pisa: Connects major art cities</li>
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* Multiple providers: Telepass, UnipolMove, DKV Box Italia
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<li>A12 Rome-Civitavecchia: Open system flat rates</li>
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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: 8px 0;">Yes, by using provincial roads (SS = Strada Statale), but expect 2-3x longer travel times. For example, Milan-Rome takes 5.5 hours on tolled A1 vs. 8-10 hours on free roads.</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;">Unpaid tolls must be settled within 15 days. After this, fines range from €87-345, escalating to debt collection. Payment can be made online, at toll booths, or post offices.</p>
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<li>Telepass: telepass.com - Electronic toll payment registration</li>
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<li>Pedemontana Lombarda: pedemontana.com - Free Flow payment portal</li>
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Italy Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Distance-based toll collection (Closed & Open systems)
Coverage: Nationwide Autostrade network (A2, A18, A20 sections toll-free)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Telepass RFID, Cash/Card booths, Free Flow systems
Operators: Autostrade per l'Italia, regional concessionaires

Do I Need Telepass for Italy? 2025 Update

No, you don't need Telepass to drive on Italian toll roads - but it significantly speeds up your journey. Italy operates both traditional toll booths and electronic payment systems across its extensive Autostrade network.

Key Reality: Without Telepass, you'll wait in regular toll booth lines that can extend travel time by 15-45 minutes during peak periods. Telepass lanes allow speeds up to 30 km/h through dedicated yellow lanes.

2025 Update: Viacard prepaid cards were discontinued in 2025 but remain valid until December 31, 2029. New Free Flow systems on A33, A36, A59, and A60 require electronic payment only.

Italy Toll Costs: Current Rates

Italy operates distance-based tolls on most Autostrade, with costs varying by vehicle class, route characteristics, and concession operator.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Class Description Rate per km Example Cost (100km)
Class A (2 Axles) Motorcycles, cars <1.3m front axle height €0.06-0.09 €6-9
Class B (2 Axles) Motorhomes, vans >1.3m front axle height €0.08-0.12 €8-12
Class 3 (3 Axles) Trucks, buses, car+trailer €0.14-0.20 €14-20
Class 4 (4 Axles) Heavy trucks, articulated vehicles €0.16-0.24 €16-24
Class 5 (5+ Axles) Large trucks, heavy transport €0.18-0.27 €18-27

Major Route Costs (Current Rates)

Popular Routes (Class A vehicles):

  • Milan - Rome (A1): €32-38 (570km)
  • Rome - Naples (A1): €18-22 (225km)
  • Milan - Venice (A4): €15-19 (280km)
  • Bologna - Florence (A1): €12-15 (105km)

How to Pay Italian Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Italy:

1. Electronic Systems:

  • Telepass: RFID transponder for yellow lanes (up to 30 km/h passage)
  • European ETC providers: As24, Axxes, DKV Box Italia, TollTickets, UnipolMove
  • Free Flow apps: Conto Targa for A33, A36, A59, A60

2. Manual Payment:

  • Cash: White lanes with attendant (exact change recommended)
  • Credit/Debit cards: Blue "Carte" lanes with attendant
  • Viacard: Valid until 2029 (no new cards sold)

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

Recent Changes (2025)

Payment System Updates:

  • Viacard prepaid cards discontinued January 1, 2025 (existing cards valid until 2029)
  • Free Flow expansion on A36 Pedemontana Lombarda sections
  • Enhanced Telepass European coverage including Croatia

Infrastructure Developments:

  • A13 Brenner Autobahn: Lueg Bridge reconstruction causing single-lane restrictions
  • Annual toll adjustments continue across major concessions
  • VAT remains at 22% on all toll charges

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Lane Selection Errors:

  • Never enter yellow Telepass lanes without proper device
  • Choose white (cash) or blue (cards) lanes if paying manually
  • Reversing at toll booths is prohibited (up to €6,000 fine)

Ticket Management:

  • Always take entry ticket even if barrier is open
  • Keep ticket safe - lost tickets incur maximum distance charges
  • Pay unpaid tolls within 15 days to avoid penalties (€87-345)

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Daily costs: €15-40 for typical tourist routes
  • North-South Italy: €60-80 for Milan-Naples journey
  • Free alternatives: Provincial roads (SS) available but significantly slower

Toll-Free Sections

  • A2 Salerno-Reggio di Calabria (southern Italy)
  • A18 Messina-Catania (Sicily)
  • A20 Messina-Palermo sections (Sicily)
  • Urban ring roads around major cities

Regional Toll Information

Northern Italy - Dense Network:

  • A4 Turin-Trieste: Major east-west corridor
  • A1 Milan-Bologna: Primary north-south route
  • A36 Pedemontana Lombarda: Free Flow technology

Central Italy - Tourist Routes:

  • A1 Bologna-Rome: Tuscan countryside access
  • A11 Florence-Pisa: Connects major art cities
  • A12 Rome-Civitavecchia: Open system flat rates

Southern Italy & Islands:

  • A1 Rome-Naples: Continued from central section
  • A3 Naples-Salerno: Connects to toll-free A2
  • Sicily: Limited toll sections (A18, A20 partially tolled)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Italian tolls completely?

Yes, by using provincial roads (SS = Strada Statale), but expect 2-3x longer travel times. For example, Milan-Rome takes 5.5 hours on tolled A1 vs. 8-10 hours on free roads.

What happens if I don't pay Italian tolls?

Unpaid tolls must be settled within 15 days. After this, fines range from €87-345, escalating to debt collection. Payment can be made online, at toll booths, or post offices.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Italy?

Yes, motorcycles over 150cc pay the same Class A rates as cars. Scooters under 150cc are prohibited on Autostrade.

What about tunnel tolls?

Major Alpine tunnels charge separate tolls: Mont Blanc (€68.60 return), Fréjus (€68.60 return), Great St. Bernard (€50.00 return). These are additional to Autostrade tolls.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, all vehicles pay the same rates regardless of nationality. However, rental car companies may add administrative fees for toll processing.

Italy vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Italy Distance-based tolls €0.06-0.09/km Most Autostrade
France Péage system €0.08-0.12/km Major autoroutes
Austria Vignette system €9.60/10 days All motorways
Switzerland Vignette system CHF 40/year All motorways
Slovenia E-vignette €15/week All motorways

Useful Links & Resources

Official Autostrade Resources:

  • Autostrade per l'Italia: autostrade.it - Official toll calculator and traffic info
  • Telepass: telepass.com - Electronic toll payment registration
  • Pedemontana Lombarda: pedemontana.com - Free Flow payment portal

Customer Service:

  • Telepass Support: +39 840 048 048
  • Autostrade per l'Italia: +39 06 43631
  • European Emergency: 112

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