Road tolls in Europe are unfortunately not unified. When you venture on a long journey there are numerous things you need to think about. One of them is the different tolls in different countries. In order to help at least with those, we tried to gather as many information on tolls in Europe as possible, all in one place.
Tolls in the Balkans
- Serbia:
System type: Closed system with ramps.
Payment method: Electronic toll collection system (E-TAG), prepaid cards and cash.
Payment locations: Toll booths. Gas stations and other points of sale if you buy or top up a TAG device.
Penalty for non-payment: Varies; fines are usually imposed on the spot. - Bosnia and Herzegovina:
System type: Closed system with ramps.
Payment method: Electronic toll collection system (E-TAG), prepaid cards and cash.
Payment locations: Toll booths. Gas stations and other points of sale if you buy or top up a TAG device.
Penalty for non-payment: Varies; fines are usually imposed on the spot. - Croatia:
System type: Closed system with ramps.
Payment methods: toll booths, prepaid toll cards and electronic toll collection (ENC).
Payment locations: toll booths, gas stations and online.
Penalty for non-payment: Fines and on-the-spot fines for using toll roads without paying.
The tag can also be topped up at the following website:
https://www.hac.hr/en/toll/billing-web-portal
- Montenegro:
System type: Closed system with ramps.
Payment method: Electronic toll collection system (E-TAG), prepaid cards and cash.
Payment locations: Toll booths. Gas stations and other points of sale if you buy or top up a TAG device.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; authorities can impound the vehicle until the fine is paid. - North Macedonia:
System type: Closed system with ramps.
Payment method: Electronic toll collection system (E-TAG), prepaid cards and cash, top-up cards.
Payment locations: Toll booths. Gas stations and other points of sale if you buy or top up a TAG device.
Penalty for non-payment: Varies; fines are usually imposed on the spot. - Bulgaria:
System type: Vignettes.
Payment method: Vignette system for most vehicles.
https://vinetki.bg/en/
Payment locations: Gas stations, online and border crossings.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; penalties are increased for repeat offenses. - Romania:
System type: Vignettes.
Payment method: Vignette system for most vehicles, electronic toll collection for some highways.
Payment locations: Petrol stations, online and toll booths.
https://www.roviniete.ro/
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; penalties are increased for repeated violations. - Greece:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (e-PASS), prepaid cards and cash.
Payment locations: toll booths, gas stations and online.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; penalties are increased for repeated violations. - Albania:
Method of payment: Cash at toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines.
Tolls in Central Europe
- Hungary:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (HU-GO), prepaid cards and cash.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and gas stations.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; significant penalties for non-compliance.
Vignettes for Hungary can also be purchased in Serbia at Mol pumps.
- Slovakia:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (MITO).
Payment locations: Online, gas stations and toll booths.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines; repeated offenses lead to higher penalties.
Vignettes for Slovakia can also be purchased online at https://www.sk-vignette.com/en/
- Austria:
Payment method: Vignette system for most vehicles.
Payment locations: Gas stations, online and border crossings.
Penalty for non-payment: Fines and on-the-spot penalties. - Slovenia:
Payment method: Vignette system for most vehicles.
Payment locations: Gas stations, online and border crossings.
Penalty for non-payment: Fines and on-the-spot penalties. - Germany:
Method of payment: Some highways have a toll; electronic toll collection system (Toll Collect).
Payment locations: Online and service points.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Poland:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (e-TOLL) for certain highways.
Payment locations: online, toll booths and designated locations.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines.
Tolls in other countries
- France:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (Libert-T) and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Italy:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (Telepass), prepaid cards and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Sweden:
- Payment method: Electronic toll collection (AutoPASS).
- Payment locations: online, gas stations and toll booths.
- Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines.
- Spain:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (Via-T) and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Denmark:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (BroBizz), prepaid cards and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Norway:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (AutoPASS), prepaid cards and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and gas stations.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - The Netherlands:
Payment method: Some tunnels and bridges with toll; electronic toll collection (ANVB Onderweg).
Payment locations: online, toll booths and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines. - Belgium:
Payment method: Electronic toll collection (Viapass), prepaid cards and toll booths.
Payment locations: toll booths, online and service areas.
Penalty for non-payment: On-the-spot fines
Tolls in Europe can be mind boggling, but with the little preparation, driver can ease up the trip significantly.
