Updated for 2026 season

Your complete guide to Austrian motorway tolls

Planning a road trip through Austria? Understand the toll system before you drive. We explain vignette types, prices, GO-Box rules, exemptions, and section tolls — all in one place.

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Why this guide

Navigating Austria's toll roads shouldn't be complicated

Every year, millions of drivers cross Austria — and many face unexpected fines due to toll confusion. Our guide helps you avoid costly mistakes.

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Over 800,000 fines per year

Hundreds of thousands of drivers are fined annually for not having a valid vignette. Our guide explains exactly what you need before entering the motorway.

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Avoid the €120 penalty

Driving without a valid vignette results in a substitute toll of €120 on the spot. We break down all costs so you can budget correctly.

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Complex rules, simplified

Different vehicle weights, digital vs. physical vignettes, GO-Box vs. vignette — we've distilled all the official rules into plain English.

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For tourists & transit drivers

Whether you're driving from Germany to Italy through the Brenner Pass or on a ski holiday in Tyrol, this guide covers all the routes you need.

Prices

Vignette prices 2026

The following prices apply to passenger vehicles up to 3.5 t on Austrian motorways and expressways (A- and S-roads).

Duration	Car / vehicle < 3.5 t	Motorcycle	Validity
Annual vignette	€ 96.40	€ 38.20	1 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2027
2-month vignette	€ 29.00	€ 14.50	2 consecutive months
10-day vignette	€ 9.90	€ 5.90	10 consecutive days
1-day digital vignette	€ 8.60	€ 4.30	1 calendar day (digital only)

* Prices are indicative and based on publicly available ASFINAG data for 2026. We recommend verifying current prices on the official ASFINAG website before purchasing. Digital vignettes become valid 18 days after online purchase.

Vehicle categories

Toll rules by vehicle type

Austrian toll requirements differ significantly depending on your vehicle's weight class.

Passenger cars & vans < 3.5 t Vignette

All cars, camper vans, and light commercial vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tonnes must display a valid vignette (toll sticker or digital vignette) when using Austrian motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen).

The vignette can be purchased as a physical sticker (affixed to the windshield) or as a digital vignette linked to your licence plate. Digital vignettes are available on the official ASFINAG web shop and at partner retail locations throughout Austria and neighbouring countries.

Available as annual, 2-month, 10-day, or 1-day (digital only)
Physical stickers must be affixed to the inside of the windshield
Digital vignettes are valid 18 days after purchase (for consumer protection)
One vignette per vehicle — no transfer between vehicles

Heavy goods vehicles > 3.5 t GO-Box

Trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are subject to distance-based tolling via the GO-Box system. The vignette is not valid for these vehicles.

The GO-Box is an electronic on-board unit (OBU) that records distance driven on the toll road network. Tolls are calculated based on the number of axles, emission class (EURO category), and distance travelled.

GO-Box must be registered and mounted before entering motorways
Available at GO sales points (petrol stations near borders and within Austria)
Pre-payment or post-payment options via GO Direct for fleet operators
Toll rates per kilometre range from €0.2096 to €0.4687 depending on axle count & emission class

Special toll sections (Sondermautstrecken)

Certain Alpine road sections in Austria require a separate toll in addition to the vignette or GO-Box. These tolls cover the higher maintenance costs of tunnels and mountain passes.

Section	Route	Single trip (car)	Return (car)	Notes
A13 Brenner motorway	Innsbruck – Brenner Pass (Italian border)	€ 11.50	€ 11.50	One-way toll; paid in each direction separately
S16 Arlberg tunnel	St. Anton – Langen am Arlberg	€ 11.50	€ 11.50	One-way toll; 14 km tunnel
A9 Bosruck tunnel	Spital am Pyhrn – Ardning	€ 6.50	€ 6.50	One-way toll
A9 Gleinalm tunnel	Knittelfeld – Graz	€ 6.50	€ 6.50	One-way toll
A10 Tauern tunnel	Flachau – Zederhaus	€ 13.50	€ 22.50	Return ticket valid within 2 months
A10 Katschberg tunnel	St. Michael – Rennweg	€ 7.00	€ 13.00	Return ticket valid within 2 months
A11 Karawanken tunnel	Villach – Slovenian border	€ 7.70	—	One-way; toll paid on Slovenian side

* Prices shown are for passenger cars (category 1). Prices for category 2 and 3 vehicles differ. All prices are indicative; please check the official toll operator for current pricing.

Step by step

How to prepare for Austrian toll roads

Follow these steps before your trip to avoid fines and delays at the border.

Check your vehicle category

Determine whether your vehicle is under or over 3.5 tonnes. This decides whether you need a vignette or a GO-Box.

Choose the right vignette

For short trips, a 10-day or 1-day digital vignette is the most cost-effective. For extended stays, consider the 2-month or annual vignette.

Purchase before entering the motorway

Physical vignettes are available at petrol stations, border crossings, and tobacconists. Digital vignettes can be purchased online (note the 18-day activation delay for consumer protection).

Plan for special toll sections

If your route passes through the Brenner, Arlberg, Tauern, or other tunnel sections, budget for additional tolls. These are paid at toll stations along the route.

Keep your receipt

Always retain your vignette purchase receipt or digital confirmation. In case of a toll inspection, you may need to prove the validity of your vignette.

Exemptions

Vignette exemptions & toll-free roads

Not all Austrian roads require a vignette. Understanding the exceptions can save you money.

Toll-free road sections

Some motorway sections near the border are vignette-free to allow access to border facilities without a toll obligation:

A1 West motorway: Walserberg border crossing to Salzburg junction
A12 Inntal motorway: Kufstein border crossing to Kufstein-Süd exit
A14 Rheintal motorway: Hörbranz border crossing to Hohenems exit
A26 Linzer motorway: Entire section

These exemptions allow drivers to access nearby cities without purchasing a vignette, provided they exit at the designated toll-free exit.

Vehicle exemptions

Certain vehicles are exempt from the vignette requirement:

Emergency vehicles (ambulances, fire engines)
Vehicles of the Austrian Federal Army during exercises
Vehicles with special diplomatic plates
Vehicles used for road maintenance by ASFINAG

Disabled persons with a valid parking permit are not automatically exempt — the vignette is still required unless specific conditions apply.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about Austrian motorway tolls.

Where exactly is the vignette required?

The vignette is required on all Austrian motorways (Autobahnen, designated with "A") and expressways (Schnellstraßen, designated with "S"). It is not required on federal roads (Bundesstraßen, "B-roads"), regional roads, or local roads.

If you plan to travel exclusively on non-motorway roads, you do not need a vignette. However, be aware that GPS navigation systems often route through motorways by default.
What is the fine for driving without a vignette?

If you are caught driving on a toll road without a valid vignette, you will be asked to pay a substitute toll (Ersatzmaut) of €120. This can be paid on the spot to toll enforcement officers.

If the substitute toll is not paid immediately, formal administrative proceedings may be initiated, which can result in fines of up to €3,000.
Can I use the digital vignette immediately after purchase?

No. Digital vignettes purchased online become valid 18 days after the purchase date. This consumer protection period allows buyers to cancel their purchase within 14 days.

If you need immediate access, purchase a physical vignette at a petrol station, toll station, or tobacconist — these are valid immediately upon affixing to the windshield.
Is the vignette valid for the Brenner motorway (A13)?

The standard vignette covers most Austrian motorways, but the A13 Brenner motorway requires a separate section toll in addition to the vignette. You need both a valid vignette and the Brenner section toll to travel this route legally.
Do I need a vignette for a rental car?

Many Austrian car rental companies include the vignette in the rental price. However, this is not always guaranteed — especially with international pick-ups. Always check with your rental company whether a valid vignette is included, or if you need to purchase one separately.
Can I drive from Germany to Italy through Austria without a vignette?

If you use the motorway, no — you need a vignette (and the Brenner section toll for the A13). However, there are alternative routes on federal and local roads that don't require a vignette, though they take significantly longer and pass through mountain villages.

Some short motorway sections near the German border are toll-free (e.g., A12 from Kufstein border to Kufstein-Süd). Check the exemptions section above for details.
How does the GO-Box work for trucks?

The GO-Box is a small electronic device mounted behind the windshield of vehicles over 3.5 t. It communicates with overhead gantries (toll portals) on motorways, which automatically calculate the toll based on distance driven, number of axles, and emission class.

GO-Boxes can be obtained at over 200 GO distribution points (petrol stations, rest areas) across Austria and at major border crossings. Pre-registration is required; you will need the vehicle registration document.
Are there toll roads in Austria besides motorways?

Yes. Several Alpine passes and panoramic roads are privately operated and charge separate tolls. These include the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the Gerlos Alpine Road, and the Timmelsjoch Pass. These tolls are independent of the motorway vignette or GO-Box system.

About Road Toll Info Austria

Road Toll Info Austria is an independent informational resource dedicated to helping drivers understand the Austrian motorway toll system. We are not an official toll operator and are not affiliated with ASFINAG or the Austrian government.

Our editorial team researches and verifies toll-related information from publicly available official sources, including ASFINAG publications, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, and EU transport directives.

We started this project in 2024 after receiving countless questions from international drivers confused by Austria's multi-layered toll system. Our goal is to provide clear, accurate, and up-to-date guidance in English.

Our mission: to make Austrian toll information accessible and understandable for every driver — whether you're a tourist, a transit truck operator, or an expat living in Austria.

Why is this free? We believe essential travel information should be freely accessible. Road Toll Info Austria is a community-driven project. We may earn a small commission if you use one of our partner links in the future, but we do not sell vignettes, GO-Boxes, or any toll products directly. All editorial content is independent and unbiased.

Contact us: If you have questions or notice outdated information, reach us at info@road-toll-austria.com. We update our content at the beginning of each toll season (typically December/January).