Austrian Vignettes in Tunnels

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About Austria vignette for tunnels

As for now, there is no specific type of Austrian vignette for tunnels. However, the standard vignette obligation applies to every traveler passing through the Austrian motorways and expressways. It is mandatory to have a valid toll sticker that will serve as proof of the road tax payment. If you drive on Austrian toll roads without a vignette, you risk receiving a fine.

You can easily purchase the mandatory toll sticker in adhesive form at special ASFINAG toll shops or petrol stations near border crossings. It must be placed on your vehicle’s windshield. However, it is much more convenient to buy a digital vignette online. You can complete the purchase of digital toll from home in less than a few minutes. You will receive an approval notice at your e-mail address.

While planning your journey through the Austrian roads, remember that five particular toll routes require you to pay an additional fee. Apart from a valid vignette, you must also cover the special toll payment. According to the Austrian authorities, these roads are considered high maintenance and must be repaired more often than the standard motorways and highways.

Buying Austrian vignette online

To use the motorways and expressways in Austria, you must obtain a suitable Austrian vignette. You can buy it during travel, but it is much more convenient to complete the purchase online. Although there is no special vignette for tunnels, some roads require the traveler to cover an additional fee payment.

To purchase the Austrian digital vignette, you need to complete these few steps:

• Select the duration of your stay abroad (it may be 10 days, 60 days, or 1 year)
• Fill in the form with details about your vehicle (registration number, vehicle category)
• Cover the vignette processing fee (use any of the available online payment methods)

The procedure for an Austrian vignette online purchase is uncomplicated and effortless. A confirmation notice will be delivered to your e-mail address. Once your Austrian e-vignette becomes valid, you can use the faster green line to cross the toll stations.

Special toll for tunnels in Austria – information

As for now, there are five special motorway sections that require you to obtain an additional vignette for tunnels. If you plan on using these high-speed roads, it is essential to cover a supplementary fee payment. Without a valid vignette, you will not be allowed to enter them.

• A9 Pyhrn motorway – Consists of several tunnels along the route. The most notable one is the Plabutsch Tunnel, located in the western part of Graz, with a total length of over 10 kilometers.
• A10 Tauern motorway – The route contains 12 tunnels. The most common are the Tauern Tunnel and the Katschberg Tunnel. Traffic jams may occur during the summer holiday season.
• A11 Karawanken motorway – The motorway is located in the Karawank mountain range at the Austrian-Slovenian border. Includes over 7.5 kilometers long Karawank Tunnel.
• A13 Brenner motorway – There are no tunnels, but the section must be paid extra.
• S16 Arlberg expressway – Includes the Arlberg Tunnel – the longest tunnel in Austria, being almost 14 kilometers long. The road connects the Austrian states of Vorarlberg and Tyrol.

To use the Austrian special toll routes, you need to possess a valid vignette for Austria and make the payment for an additional toll fee. If you do not purchase them online before the journey, you need to stop on the road to collect them from the toll stations.

Special toll for tunnels in Austria – purchase

The special toll for tunnels in Austria may be obtained in a few ways. The digital purchase allows you to buy the mandatory toll ticket prior to the journey. However, you can stop on the way to Austria at special toll stations and purchase the additional vignette in person.

What is more, you can also use the FLEX System to purchase digital vignettes for special toll routes. Download the official ASFINAG mobile app and create an account. It will track your localization and automatically calculate the amount due. Then, you need to cover the appropriate fee.

Below, you can find a list of all the available types of Austrian special toll tickets. Depending on the period you wish to spend abroad, you should purchase a suitable additional vignette.

A9 Pyhrn motorway (Gleinalm and Bosruck Tunnel)

• Single route toll Gleinalm Tunnel
• Single route toll Bosruck Tunnel
• Annual toll for drivers
• Annual toll for commuters
• Annual toll for disabled drivers

A10 Tauern motorway (Tauern and Katschberg Tunnel)

• Single route toll
• Annual toll for drivers
• Annual toll for commuters
• Annual toll for disabled drivers

A11 Karawanken motorway (Karawanken Tunnel)

• Single route toll

A13 Brenner motorway (Brenner Pass)

• Single route toll
• Monthly toll for drivers
• Annual toll for drivers
• Annual toll for commuters
• Annual toll for disabled drivers
• Annual toll for disabled drivers of motor vehicles

S16 Arlberg expressway (Arlberg Tunnel)

• Single route toll
• Annual toll for drivers
• Annual ticket for commuters

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