Digital Section Toll In Austria

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If you're driving on Austria's motorways, you'll need a vignette, which can be either digital or a physical sticker. On some motorway sections in Austria, there is also a special toll: the so-called “Digital Section Toll”. The regular road vignette does not apply on these sections of the motorway: so you have to pay additional tolls to use these “Sondermautstrecken”. Most are bridges and tunnels, such as the A 9 Gleinalm and/or Bosruck Tunnel along the Pyhrn Motorway and the A 13 Brenner Pass (Brenner motorway).

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Keep in mind that a regular motorway vignette is still mandatory on other sections of the Austrian highway network. If you plan to drive in Austria, you will need a regular vignette and you will have to pay a toll for each of the road sections, bridges, and tunnels subject to digital toll payments that are detailed below.

Five Sections Are Subject To Digital Toll Payments

The five specific sections that are subject to digital toll payments including the following:

S16 Arlberg Road Tunnel

The S16 Arlberg motorway passes through the Arlberg Tunnel and requires a section toll between the St. Anton and Langen exits. It’s currently closed to traffic due to rehabilitation works until 22 November 2024.

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A13 Brenner Pass (Brenner Motorway)

A section toll applies to the entire 25 kilometers of the Brenner motorway (A13), including the Europabrücke.

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A10 Tauern Motorway

The A10 Tauern motorway is a vital north-south route in Austria. A section toll is charged between the Flachau and Zederhaus exits, as well as through the Katschberg Tunnels, which connect the St. Michael im Lungau and Rennweg am Katschberg junctions.

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Karawanks Tunnel (Karawanks Motorway)

The A11 Karawanken crosses the Alpine Karawanks mountain range between Austria and Slovenia.

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A9 Bosruck/Gleinalm Tunnel

The A9 Pyhrn motorway has two toll sections, which can be purchased separately or together: the Bosruck Tunnel between Spital am Pyhrn and Ardning, and the Gleinalm Tunnel between St. Michael and Übelbach.

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Map with the five sections

Using the below integrated map you can easily see where these roads are exactly. It helps you to verify if you drive over one of these bridges, tunnels or roads.

Prices for The Sondermautstrecken

In addition to buying an Austrian vignette, you must also pay the section tolls for the roads, bridges, and tunnels listed above. You have the option of purchasing a single, return, or annual ticket with the prices listed in the table below.

Toll Section Duration Asfinag Vignette Price Our Fee Total
A 13 Brenner Motorway 1 Trip €11.00 €4.00 €15.00
2 Trip €22.00 €7.00 €29.00
Annual Pass €111.00 €10.95 €121.95
A 10 Tauern Motorway 1 Trip €13.50 €4.00 €17.50
2 Trip €27.00 €7.00 €34.00
Annual Pass €116.50 €10.45 €126.95
S 16 Arlberg Expressway 1 Trip €11.50 €5.00 €16.50
2 Trip €23.00 €8.00 €31.00
Annual Pass €111.00 €8.95 €119.95
A 11 Karawanken Motorway (Southbound) 1 Trip €7.80 €4.00 €11.80
A 9 Pyhrn Motorway - Bosruck Gleinalm 1 Trip €17.00 €4.95 €21.95
2 Trip €34.00 €8.95 €42.95
Annual Pass €111.00 €10.95 €121.95

How To Pay Section Toll

You can pay the digital toll for all roads in advance at Tollwayr, saving time on your journey. The vignette is digitally connected to your license preventing queueing at toll booths. Alternatively, you can purchase the vignettes at ASFINAG,gas stations, or at toll booths along the road. Here you can find an updated list with official sales outlets.

We highly recommend buying your vignette from Tollwayr.com as this is the most convenient option. You'll have one less worry when you head out on the road and you'll get to where you're going faster with no need to stop. As you can purchase vignettes for your entire European journey, we make it faster than other methods.

Pay Section Toll At Tollwayr

While Tollwayr does not sell the toll tickets, we can take care of the registration for you. We will ensure your vehicle's license plate number is registered in the ASFINAG database. A confirmation will be sent by ASFINAG. Once you're at the toll station, your license plate number will be recognized automatically and the barrier will open.

Validity and use – How Does Section toll works?

The Digital Section Toll tickets will be linked to the particular route you choose and to your vehicle's license plate. When you have a valid Digital Section Toll ticket you are legally able to use the lane marked green on the far left at the toll booths, or any open lane at the toll both. Tickets are required for passenger cars, trucks, and caravans. On each of the roads' and tunnels' individual pages, you will find more information on how the process works for that specific section.

Please note: vehicles with trailers cannot use the green lanes.

Specific License Plate Rules

When purchasing the digital vignette, you must enter the license plate exactly as it appears on the license plate document. Hyphens should NOT be included. For German and Swiss license plate holders, hyphens and special characters are allowed.

FAQ

What are the Sondermautstrecken?
Sondermautstrecken are specific road sections on Austria's motorways that require an additional toll, often because these sections involve high-maintenance infrastructure like tunnels, bridges, or mountain passes. Examples include the Brenner Autobahn (A13), Tauern Autobahn (A10), and Arlberg Road Tunnel (S16).
Yes, you can buy the route toll (Streckenmaut) before your trip. You can purchase it online through the ASFINAG website or app, or via other intermediaries. This is often referred to as the Digital Section Toll (Digitale Streckenmaut), allowing you to avoid queues at toll booths.

You can pay the route toll:

  • Directly at the toll stations in cash or by card.
  • Online via ASFINAG
  • At Tollwayr
Yes, BUT only before you have start your journey. You can update the vignette details in your Asfinag account.

We offer multiple payment methods for both the vignette and Sondermautstrecken, including:

  • Credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.)
  • PayPal
  • SEPA direct debit (for EU residents)
  • Immediate bank transfers (Sofortüberweisung)

If the toll barrier does not open after paying, follow these steps:

  • Ensure that your digital toll purchase was correctly registered with your vehicle's license plate.
  • Hold the QR code of your confirmation before the camera.
  • Press the help button at the toll station, and the staff will assist you.
Yes, even if you are driving on Sondermautstrecken, you still need a regular vignette to use most of Austria's motorways and expressways. The section toll is an additional charge specific to certain roads, but it does not replace the mandatory vignette.

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