Austrian toll roads
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Toll Roads Asutria
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Motorways in Austria with toll sections
Tolls are compulsory on all motorways in Austria. There are only a few sections where you don’t have to pay any tolls. The regulation applies not only to the motorways that run through large parts of the country but also to the smaller urban motorways, such as the A23 near Vienna.
Expressways with Toll Fees
The expressways in Austria collectively occupy a length of more than 460 kilometres. Since some of them are still under construction, the total length can change at any time. They are considered important links between Austria and neighbouring countries, and some of them serve as access roads to the motorways. For this reason, a fee is also charged for their use.
Toll-Free Sections in Austria
There are currently four sections of roads in Austria on which no toll is charged. The Mühlkreisautobahn is now no longer one of the free sections. The following sections are toll-free:
A1
WestautobahnWalserberg border crossing to Salzburg Nord
A12
InntalautobahnBorder crossing Kiefersfelden to Kufstein
A14
Rheintal/WalgauBorder crossing Hörbranz to Hohenems
Special Toll Sections
A13
Brenner AutobahnInnsbruck interchange (A12) – Brenner Pass border crossing (Italian Autostrada 22)
A13
Tauern AutobahnSalzburg interchange (A1) – Villach interchange (A2, A11)
A11
Karawanken AutobahnVillach interchange (A2, A10) – Karawanken Tunnel border crossing (Slovenian A2 motorway)
A9
Gleinalm tunnelThe section subject to road tolls is located between the St. Michael and Übelbach junctions.
A9
Bosruck tunnelThe section subject to road tolls is located between the Spital/Pyhrn and Ardning junctions.
S16
Arlberg Road TunnelWith a length of 13.976 km, is Austria's longest road tunnel. St. Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol – Langen am Arlberg, Vorarlberg
Toll for vehicles over 3.5 tons
FAQs
What is a vignette?
A Vignette is an electronic toll payment document that allows you to use certain roads and motorways in the following countries: Austria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic. To use the vignette you will need to purchase it in advance for your vehicle before starting your journey.
How does a vignette work?
A vignette is a digital permit that grants a vehicle permission to use certain roads or highways within a specific country. In the case of Austria and many other countries in Europe, a vignette is a toll payment document required for using highways and expressways. You no longer need a physical vignette or sticker in your windshield, after successful online vignette purchase. Online payment is connected to your car plate number and the fine will not be issued if you have a valid document.
What happens to the toll sticker?
You no longer need a physical sticker vignette in Austria or any kind of sticker in your windshield, after successful purchase vignette online. Vignette allows you to drive Austrian freeways except some alpine crossing special toll sections or tunnels.
How does the calculator work?
Simply enter trip-related data as dates of your trip, starting point and point of destination. After that you will get alternative routes for your journey, and after you pick up one - we will suggest which vignettes and paid tolls you need to purchase. To buy digital vignettes and paid sections you will need to input your vehicle data, your email address for purchase delivery and to pay order. That’s it! Your vignettes will be processed and sent to your email. Remember, having aa valid vignette is mandatory to drive most European motorways and expressways. Do not drive before getting digital vignette via email.
Is the digital vignette bound to my license plate number?
Yes, after successful purchase of digital Austrian vignette and getting valid digital vignette to your email your car plate number is added to Asfinag system and will be recognized automatically once you enter
You are not sure if you need a digital vignette or have to pay section toll?
In this case your are welcome to use our trip calculator function. It will allow to plan your journey in terms of paid roads and vignettes ahead. Just enter your starting point and destination and we will calculate the route listing all paid sections and digital vignettes needed on your way. After order confirmation you will be able to purchase digital vignettes just with one click.
What happens if I travel without a valid vignette?
It is mandatory to have a valid digital vignette before using any Austrian motorways and expressways that require one, or you will face penalties, including fines and other consequences. Driving without a vignette or expired one results in a spot fine of at least €120 for a car and €65 for a motorbike. Furthermore, the non-payment of the substitute payment incurs heavy administrative fines of between 300 and 3,000 euros.
How can I pay for my vignette?
On our web site you can easily buy a digital vignette for Austria, you can pay with your bank card. Simply enter dates and points of your trip, for some countries you will also need to select a vignette class. After confirming your order wait till we process and you will get your valid digital vignette via email. Remember, you must have a valid vignette to drive roads in Austria, so make sure you have received your digital vignette via email.
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