A Swiss vignette is required when driving a motorcycle, car, trailer, motorhome, or caravan on Switzerland motorways. The electronic vignette is linked to your license plate number and can be purchased online here at Tollwayr using all major online payment methods such as credit cards and PayPal. After placing your order, you'll receive it almost instantly in your email inbox.
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The Swiss E-vignette became available as of the 1st of August, 2023, providing a digital alternative to the physical sticker. It is mandatory for driving on the national road network, or Nationalstrassennetz, which primarily consists of highways/motorways, but includes some smaller roads as well.
The Swiss E-vignette
As mentioned, the electronic version of the Swiss motorway vignette only became available in August 2023, although the vignette sticker was introduced decades earlier in 1985. The E-vignette is an alternative and does not replace the physical sticker vignette. You can still buy the adhesive sticker in Switzerland and across Europe, but it is much more convenient to purchase the digital vignette online. You'll get it almost instantly when ordering rather than waiting for it to arrive by mail or picking it up in person, and there's no need to stick anything on your vehicle's window.
To buy it online, you simply register at Tollwayr and the vignette will be issued within minutes. To learn more about the Swiss vignette, continue on as we'll discuss it more in depth, from the variations to the validity period.
Toll Regulations in Switzerland
The federal resolution to adopt the Swiss vignette to pay Swiss road fees was approved by vote in February 1984, with the vignettes going into effect the following year. With this, Switzerland became the world's first country to introduce a vignette. As noted, from August 1, 2023, the electronic vignette (e-vignette) was introduced as part of a dual system in addition to the conventional adhesive vignette. This made Switzerland one of the latest European countries to introduce an e-vignette.
At its meeting on June 16, 2023, the Federal Council approved the complete revision of the National Road Charges Ordinance (NSAV) to enable this change. The latest ordinances were updated on May 16, 2024.
When do you need the vignette?
You need a vignette not only for driving on Swiss freeways but also for other national roads. On Swiss freeways and national roads with white-green signage, vehicles up to a maximum permissible weight of 3.5 tons must have a vignette. This regulation applies to cars, motorcycles, trailers, caravans, and campers. If you drive with a car and a trailer/caravan both will need a vignette.
You also need a separate vignette for Great St. Bernard Tunnel and the Munt la Schera Tunnel. Note that you need to have the regular Swiss vignette and that you will have to pay an additional toll for those two tunnels.
For some alpine mountain roads, an additional toll is also required.
Swiss Motorways that require a vignette
The main roads that require a vignette in Switzerland include the following:
A1: From St. Margrethen (near the Austrian border) to Geneva, passing through Zurich, Bern, and Lausanne (331km/205mi)
A2: From Basel to Chiasso, passing through Lucerne, Bellinzona, and Lugano (269km/167mi)
A3: From Basel to Zurich (96km/60mi)
A4: From Schaffhausen to Zurich (50km/31mi)
A5: From Yverdon-les-Bains to Neuchâtel (41km/25mi)
A6: From Bern to Biel/Bienne (41km/25mi)
A7: From Winterthur to Kreuzlingen (42km/26mi)
A8: From Lausanne to Geneva (67km/42mi)
A9: From Lausanne to the Italian border (186km/115mi)
A12: From Bern to Vevey (88km/55mi)
A13: From Sargans to Bellinzona (143km/89mi)
A14: From Zofingen to Olten (9km/5.6mi)
Map with the Swiss Toll Roads
Below you find an interactive map with all the main highways that require a vignette.
Vehicle Categories and Prices
Categories
The Swiss e-vignette is available for the following vehicle categories:
Vehicle category
Description
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Motorcycle
Vignette required
Light vehicles under 3.5 T
Vignette required
Caravan and trailer under 3.5 T
Vignette is required for the vehicle towing it as well as the trailer/caravan itself.
Validity Periods and Prices in 2024
There are no daily, weekly, or monthly vignettes available in Switzerland. Neither is there a 10-day vignette for Switzerland. The country offers just one type, the annual vignette. It is valid from the date of purchase through 31 January.
A yearly vignette always runs from 1 December to 31 January, two years after. For example, the vignette for 2024 runs from 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2025. The 2025 vignette will be available from 1 December 2024 and will be valid through 31 January 2026.
Keep in mind that the fees can change as they are set by the Swiss government in November each year.
All of the original prices listed are in Swiss currency which is the Swiss franc (CHF). We have a nearly instant conversion rate tool that updates every second to show the prices in British Pound Sterling (GBP) and Euro (EUR).
Type of vehicle
Price in CHF
Price in EUR
Price in GBP
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Motorcycle
40.00 CHF
€43.093
38.203 GBP
Trailers –3,5t
40.00 CHF
€43.093
38.203 GBP
Caravan
40.00 CHF
€43.093
38.203 GBP
Car
40.00 CHF
€43.093
38.203 GBP
Motorhome
40.00 CHF
€43.093
38.203 GBP
Additional fees may apply when purchasing the e-vignette via Tollwayr.
Toll-charged Tunnels In Switzerland
Great St. Bernard Tunnel
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (with or without trailer)
31.00 CHF
50.00 CHF
Caravan or camper
48.50 CHF
77.50 CHF
Motorcycle
18.50 CHF
24.50 CHF
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (with or without trailer)
€33.4
€53.87
Caravan or camper
€52.25
€83.49
Motorcycle
€19.93
€26.39
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (with or without trailer)
27.48 GBP
44.33 GBP
Caravan or camper
43 GBP
68.71 GBP
Motorcycle
16.4 GBP
21.72 GBP
Great St. Bernard Tunnel
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (up to 9 seats including driver)
15.00 CHF
25.00 CHF
Caravan or camper
23.00 CHF
41.00 CHF
Motorcycle
11.00 CHF
17.00 CHF
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (up to 9 seats including driver)
€16.16
€26.93
Caravan or camper
€24.78
€44.17
Motorcycle
€11.85
€18.31
Validity period
One way
Return
Car (up to 9 seats including driver)
13.3 GBP
22.16 GBP
Caravan or camper
20.39 GBP
36.35 GBP
Motorcycle
9.75 GBP
15.07 GBP
Where to Buy the Vignette
You can purchase the Swiss e-vignette online at official websites and authorized sellers such as Tollwayr. It is also possible to buy a vignette in person at petrol stations and post offices near the border crossing. Keep in mind that they do not accept any currency. You will need to use a credit or debit card.
We always advise people to buy it at Tollwayr as this is the fastest and most convenient way possible. You'll be able to purchase the vignette in your native language and in your native currency. It takes only about two minutes and you'll receive your vignette in your email inbox almost instantly.
Online at Tollwayr.com
As mentioned you can buy the vignette on our website in less than two minutes. Be sure to check all your details carefully.
It takes just a few steps to order your vignette:
Select which vehicle you want the vignette for
Enter the vehicle details and your e-mail address
Complete the payment
The vignette is delivered almost immediately to your e-mail inbox
We’ve been selling the Swiss vignette since 2014 and our team knows all the ins and outs about the vignette regulations. Contact us if you have questions about the vignette or its use. We are rated a 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Read our client testimonials here.
Offline Sales Points
In Switzerland, you can buy the sticker vignette at petrol stations, post offices, and customs offices located at border crossings.
Do keep in mind that are there several disadvantages to buying offline, including:
The queues can be long
There are no guarantees that the machines will work
There is a greater chance of errors
Your best bet? We advise purchasing your vignette online at Tollwayr.
Validity Check After Purchase
After you purchase your Swiss vignette, you can always check its validity by using our online tool, whether purchased online or from a vending machine.
Please note: This can only be done if you’ve opted for "publicly viewable" during the purchase process. If you purchase from us, we will always enable this option for you.
Toll Regulations For Heavy Vehicles
While it was initially stated that only vehicles up to 3.5 tons needed to pay charges on Swiss roads via vignette, heavier vehicles are also subject to fees. However, instead of requiring a vignette, these larger vehicles must pay a heavy vehicle charge to the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG).
This payment can be made through the Via Portal. If you are visiting Switzerland as a tourist, these regulations typically do not apply to you.
Vehicle Loadings
Be aware that in Switzerland you may have to use a train to travel through certain tunnels with your car. Your car will be loaded onto the train and will be taken through those tunnels for you. There are three of these vehicle loading tracks in Switzerland, including:
Simplontunnel car loading (at the border between Switzerland and Italy)
Lötschbergtunnel
Vehicle loading Furka
Fines and compliance
As Swiss legislation requires drivers to have a vignette when driving on Swiss motorways, there are several controls in place to ensure compliance. That includes camera surveillance, and police and border officer checks. They will automatically be able to see if a vehicle is registered correctly in the central database.
To avoid a potentially significant fine for driving without a vignette on Swiss motorways, we highly advise:
Purchasing a vignette at Tollwayr before you travel to Switzerland
Double checking all information when ordering your vignette
Be aware that If you drive without a vignette on Swiss motorways, you can expect a minimum fine of 200 CHF (about 200 Euros). Additionally, you will be required to purchase a vignette, which costs 40 CHF, bringing the total cost to 240 CHF if you are caught driving without one.
Tips for International Travelers
With such breathtaking scenery, Switzerland has many popular driving routes. Some of the most famously scenic include Furka Pass, Great St. Bernard Pass, St. Gotthard Pass, Bernina Pass, and Simplon Pass. For a smooth and hassle-free trip, heed the following tips:
Before you enter Switzerland, make sure you've purchased a vignette. You don't want to accidentally drive on a road that requires one and end up with a big fine.
At a traffic light or a road crossing, drivers must switch off their engines to avoid pollution.
Stay focused on the road as driving distractions are taken seriously here, including cell phone use and even eating while driving, and can incur big fines.
Don't drink and drive. The blood alcohol limit is just 0.05‰ for drivers, and penalties are strict, with a heavy fine or a jail sentence if you are over the limit.
If you have an old vignette sticker on your vehicle's window, it must be removed.
If you purchase a physical sticker, be sure that it sticks to the window properly and keep an eye out for damage.
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FAQ
When will I receive the vignette?
If you’ve purchased it at Tollwayr, it will be issued within minutes after we’ve received the payment.
How will I receive the vignette?
It is sent to your email address.
Can I drive in Switzerland more than once with the same vignette?
Yes, the vignette is valid for unlimited trips within its validity period, which is from December 1 of the previous year to January 31 of the following year (14 months in total).
Does my rental car also need a vignette?
Rental cars in Switzerland typically come with a valid vignette. If you are renting a car outside Switzerland, you will need to ensure it has a vignette before driving on Swiss motorways.
What if I have special characters on my vehicle's license plate?
When purchasing the digital vignette, you must enter the license plate exactly as it appears, including any special characters.
How soon is the digital vignette active after purchase?
The digital vignette becomes active almost immediately after purchase, once your license plate number is registered in the system. However, we advise you not to drive into Switzerland without our confirmation email with the vignette.
Can I apply for multiple vignettes at the same time?
Yes, you can purchase multiple vignettes at the same time if you have more than one vehicle or need additional vignettes for trailers or caravans.
Can I transfer the digital vignette to another vehicle?
No, the digital vignette is tied to the license plate number that you provided at the time of purchase and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Can I exchange a physical sticker vignette for a digital one?
No, once a physical sticker vignette is issued, it cannot be exchanged for a digital one. You must choose between a physical or digital vignette at the time of purchase.
Do I have to print out the e-vignette certificate and carry it in my car?
No, there is no need to print out the e-vignette certificate as it is linked to your license plate number in the system.
Can I also buy the digital vignette online when I am on the road?
Yes, you can purchase the digital vignette online at any time, including while you are on the road. Ensure you have internet access and a device to complete the transaction.
What should I do if, after paying for my order, I see that I have made a mistake in my details?
If you notice a mistake in your details after placing the order, contact us immediately to correct the information. We cannot change details once the vignette has been issued.
Can I cancel my order after ordering or get my money back?
Generally, cancellations or refunds are not allowed once the vignette has been issued.
Tolls in Neighboring Countries
If you plan to drive on any roads in Switzerland's neighboring countries, be
sure to check the latest information on their toll systems to avoid
potential fines and penalties. They include the following:
Austria
Germany
France
Italy
Liechtenstein