The digital toll in Austria

Toll regulations in Austria are a central element of the country's transport infrastructure and affect both domestic and foreign drivers. To maintain the condition of the roads and ensure traffic flow on its busy motorways, Austria charges tolls that vary depending on the vehicle type and distance traveled.

Various systems are used, including the vignette for cars and the distance-based toll for trucks and buses. These regulations not only contribute to the financing of road infrastructure but also serve as a tool for reducing traffic congestion and promoting environmentally friendly mobility.

Generally, a vignette is mandatory for vehicles under 3.5 tons on motorways and expressways. In addition, there is a toll fee, which is charged for certain sections of road, mountain passes, and tunnels. These are calculated based on mileage, while the vignette in Austria is time-based and can also be purchased online from us, such as the 1-day, 10-day, 2-month, and annual vignettes.

Tolls in Austria: The most important information in brief

  • Tolls are mandatory on Austrian motorways and expressways.
  • Differentiate between vignette and toll. These are required depending on the vehicle type and route section.
  • The GO-Box is mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
  • Potential fines for non-compliance with the toll obligation range between 300 and 3,000 euros.

Current toll roads within Austria

  • A 13 - Brenner Motorway
  • A 10 - Tauern Autobahn
  • A 11 - Karawanks Autobahn - Southbound
  • A 9 - Phyrn / Bosruck Tunnel
  • A 9 - Phyrn / Gleinalm Tunnel

Digital route tolls allow vehicles to use the green lane on the designated sections of the route. You can conveniently purchase digital route tolls online from us, saving you a lot of time. However, vehicles with a deadweight of over 3.5 tons require the use of the GO-Box.

Is a Go Bo or a vignette required?

Whether you need a vignette or a GO-Box depends on the vehicle's technically permissible total mass. Vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tons use the vignette in Austria, while vehicles over 3.5 tons must use the GO-Box.

Fines & Penalties

Whether it's the digital vignette, the digital section toll, or the GO-Bos, there are clear rules for driving on individual roads in Austria. Driving on toll roads without the appropriate toll fee can result in fines of between €300 and €3,000. Furthermore, driving at toll stations with barriers is not permitted without a valid section toll. You must therefore purchase one on-site to continue driving.