Austria is known for its impressive landscapes, numerous picturesque cities, and highly developed infrastructure. A central element of this infrastructure are its toll roads, which ensure efficient and safe connections within the country and to neighboring countries. The toll systems not only finance road construction and maintenance, but also have ecological and transport policy dimensions. A variety of toll types—from vignettes for cars to specific fees for trucks—regulate road use while simultaneously taking into account their impact on traffic volumes and the environment.

The most important things in brief:

• In addition to the vignette for Austria, there is also a route toll for individual tunnels and routes.
• With the digital route toll, your license plate number is registered so that you can use any open lane when entering the toll booths.
• Vehicle license plates for which the digital toll has been registered are automatically electronically recognized.

Exciting information about toll roads in Austria

In Austria, it is required by law to carry a valid toll sticker or vignette on tolled motorways and expressways. The toll systems include the vignette, the route toll, and the GO toll system. The vignette is valid for most motorways and expressways, but not for state and federal roads. Certain sections of these roads, which are characterized by high maintenance costs, are subject to a separate route toll. In these cases, you must pay a specific fee for these routes instead of the regular vignette.

Both the vignette and the section toll apply to vehicles up to 3.5 tons. For trucks heavier than 3.5 tons, the so-called GO toll comes into play. To use toll motorways and expressways with a truck, you need a GO box, which automatically bills the toll. This GO box can be purchased at various Asfinag sales outlets.

Buying road tolls and vignettes for Austria – here's how

Today, there are various ways to purchase the road toll or the vignette for Austria. Many people are familiar with the option of purchasing both products as adhesive versions at various Asfinag sales outlets, such as gas stations. However, the digital version is becoming increasingly popular.

You can purchase the digital road toll or digital vignette for Austria conveniently and easily online from us. The respective license plate number is registered, which is then stored in the central database. If the license plate of the vehicle in question is detected by one of the cameras, it can immediately determine whether a vignette or toll has been paid.

Important to know: If you book the digital road toll or vignette online with us, you won't have to wait. If you want to register with Asfinag as a private individual, you'll have to expect a waiting period of 18 days. This is especially difficult if you're planning a spontaneous trip through Austria.

FAQ on toll roads in Austria

FAQ on toll roads in Austria

Is there a difference between road tolls and vignettes?

Specific sections that involve high levels of traffic and maintenance costs are exempt from the vignette requirement. In these cases, you will need to pay a section toll.

Where can I buy road tolls and vignettes?

If you do not want to buy these on site, you have the option of purchasing the digital road toll and the digital vignette for Austria from us online.