A comprehensive guide to Austria’s vignette system

Planning a road trip through Austria? Vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes generally need a vignette when using Austria’s toll motorways and expressways. Avignette.com makes it easy to apply for a digital vignette online and link it to your vehicle’s licence plate. Choose from 1-day, 10-day, 2-month, or annual validity. The 1-day and 10-day digital vignettes can be purchased with immediate validity, while the 2-month and annual digital vignettes purchased online by private consumers become valid from the 18th day after purchase. Trailers and caravans do not need a separate vignette when towed by a vehicle that already has a valid vignette. Vehicles with a maximum technically permissible laden mass above 3.5 tonnes generally use the GO toll system instead.

Important: 2026 is the last year for the physical sticker. From 2027 onwards, Austria moves to a digital-only vignette system – no more windscreen stickers.

Key points: navigating Austria’s vignette requirements

Vignettes are generally required for vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes using Austria’s toll motorways and expressways, subject to certain exemptions and section-toll routes.
Digital vignettes are linked to your vehicle’s licence plate instead of being displayed as a windscreen sticker.
1-day and 10-day digital vignettes can be purchased with immediate validity.
2-month and annual digital vignettes bought online by private consumers are valid only from the 18th day after purchase, under EU consumer-protection withdrawal rules.
Certain tunnels and Alpine sections are subject to a separate section toll instead of the standard vignette requirement.
Automatic camera systems and mobile ASFINAG patrols enforce compliance.
Vehicles with a maximum technically permissible laden mass above 3.5 tonnes generally use the GO toll system for distance-based tolls.
2026 is the final year the classic adhesive sticker is sold; from 2027 only the digital vignette will be available.

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2026 Vignette Prices

The 2026 vignette prices are set by ASFINAG and vary by vehicle type and validity period.

Validity	Car (up to 3.5 t)	Motorcycle
1 day	€9.60	€3.80
10 days	€12.80	€5.10
2 months	€32.00	€12.80
Annual	€106.80	€42.70

The 2026 annual vignette is valid from 1 December 2025 through 31 January 2027. Depending on the purchase date, an annual vignette can therefore cover a period of up to 14 months.

Understanding the digital vignette for Austria

Austria has offered digital vignettes alongside the traditional toll sticker for several years. The 2026 toll sticker is the final physical edition, with only digital vignettes available from 2027. A digital vignette is linked to your vehicle’s licence plate, allowing ASFINAG’s control systems to verify whether it is valid.

Validity and options for Austria’s digital vignette

For Austria, you can choose from four digital vignette periods:

1-day vignette (immediate validity available)
10-day vignette (immediate validity available)
2-month vignette (valid from the 18th day after online purchase for private consumers)
Annual vignette (for online purchases by private consumers, validity starts from the 18th day after purchase; the 2026 vignette is valid through 31 January 2027)

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Where is the vignette required?

A digital vignette is generally required on Austria’s toll motorways (A) and expressways (S) for vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes. Certain routes are subject to a separate section toll, while some border sections are exempt from the vignette requirement.

Special toll roads and mountain passes

Some of Austria’s most expensive tunnels and Alpine routes use a separate section-toll system. A vignette is not required on these section-toll sections, but you must pay the applicable section toll to use them.

A9 Pyhrn motorway – Bosruck and Gleinalm sections
A10 Tauern/Katschberg motorway
A11 Karawanken motorway
A13 Brenner motorway
S16 Arlberg expressway

Vignette-free motorway sections

Austria has several motorway sections where a vignette is not required. These include certain border sections and the A26 Linzer motorway while it remains under construction. Check the current route conditions before travelling.

What motorway sections in Austria are not subject to the vignette requirement?

The A1 West motorway from the Walserberg border crossing to the Salzburg Nord junction.
The A12 Inntal motorway from the Kufstein border crossing to the Kufstein-Süd junction.
The A14 Rheintal/Walgau motorway from the Hörbranz border crossing to the Hohenems junction.
The A26 Linz motorway, still under construction.

These sections can be used without a vignette. On other toll motorways and expressways, the applicable vignette or section-toll requirement must be followed.

Vignette requirements for different vehicles

Vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes, including passenger cars, motorcycles, and many motorhomes, generally require a vignette when using Austria’s toll motorways and expressways. A trailer or caravan being towed by a vehicle with a valid vignette does not need a separate vignette.

The GO toll system for heavier vehicles

Vehicles with a maximum technically permissible laden mass above 3.5 tonnes generally use Austria’s GO toll system instead of a standard vignette. Charges are based on factors such as distance, number of axles, emissions class, and CO₂ category.

Simple online vignette application with Avignette.com

Apply for your Austria digital vignette online through Avignette.com. Choose your vehicle category and validity period, enter your licence plate details, and pay securely online. The 1-day and 10-day digital vignettes can be purchased with immediate validity. For 2-month and annual digital vignettes purchased online by private consumers, validity starts from the 18th day after purchase.

Purchase options and immediate validity

You can also buy vignettes through ASFINAG or authorised sales outlets. For 1-day and 10-day digital vignettes, immediate validity is available. You can complete your application online from your phone before setting off.

What happens if you drive without a valid vignette?

ASFINAG checks vignette compliance using automatic camera systems and mobile inspections. Since 1 January 2026, the substitute toll for vehicles without a valid vignette is €200 for cars and light motorhomes and €100 for motorcycles.

If the substitute toll is not paid within the applicable deadline, the case can lead to an administrative penalty of €300 to €3,000.

For vehicles subject to the GO toll system, separate rules and charges apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I purchase a vignette for Austria?

Avignette.com provides a convenient way to apply for an Austrian digital vignette online. Vignettes are also available through ASFINAG and authorised sales points. The 1-day and 10-day digital vignettes can be purchased with immediate validity, while 2-month and annual digital vignettes purchased online by private consumers are subject to the 18-day validity rule.

Is my vignette for Austria immediately valid?

For the 1-day and 10-day vignette, yes – immediate validity is available after purchase. For 2-month and annual digital vignettes, online purchases by private consumers become valid from the 18th day after purchase. If you need a longer-validity vignette to start immediately, check an authorised sales point for available options.

How does the digital vignette for Austria work?

A digital vignette is linked to your vehicle’s licence plate number. ASFINAG uses automatic camera systems and mobile inspections to check whether the vehicle has a valid vignette or other required toll product.

When is a vignette required in Austria?

Vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes generally need a valid vignette when using Austria’s toll motorways (A) and expressways (S). Certain border sections are exempt, while some Alpine and tunnel routes use a separate section-toll system.

What happens if I’m caught without a valid vignette?

Since 1 January 2026, the substitute toll is €200 for cars and light motorhomes or €100 for motorcycles. If the substitute toll is not paid within the applicable deadline, an administrative penalty of €300 to €3,000 may follow.

How long does the 1-day vignette last?

The 1-day digital vignette is valid for one calendar day, not for a rolling 24-hour period. When purchased for immediate validity, it is valid until 23:59 on the same day.

What is a digital vignette in Austria?

A digital vignette is an electronic toll product required for driving on most Austrian motorways and expressways. Rather than a sticker on the windscreen, it is linked directly to the vehicle’s licence plate and stored in Austria’s toll database.

Which vehicles require an Austrian vignette?

Vehicles with a maximum technically permissible laden mass of up to and including 3.5 tonnes generally require a valid vignette when using Austria’s toll motorways and expressways. Certain border sections are exempt, while some Alpine and tunnel routes use a separate section-toll system.

Do trailers and caravans require a separate vignette?

No. A trailer or caravan towed by a vehicle that already carries a valid vignette does not need its own. The requirement applies only to the towing vehicle.

How long is the Austrian vignette valid?

Austria offers four options: 1-day, 10-day, 2-month, and annual. The 2026 annual vignette runs from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2027. The 1-day vignette is valid for the selected calendar day rather than a rolling 24-hour period.

Are there additional tolls besides the vignette?

Yes. Certain motorway sections use a separate section-toll system rather than the standard vignette requirement. These include the A9 Pyhrn, A10 Tauern/Katschberg, A11 Karawanken, A13 Brenner, and S16 Arlberg sections.

Do motorcycles require a vignette in Austria?

Yes. Motorcycles using Austria’s toll motorways and expressways generally need a valid motorcycle vignette. Motorcycle vignette prices are lower than the rates for passenger cars.