European Countries with the Most Expensive Car Tolls

20-05-2025

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26-05-2025

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France tops the list as the European country with the most expensive car toll, reaching €72.00 for the Eurotunnel crossing between France and the UK.
Italy and Denmark follow closely, with toll fees of €68.30 and €54.00, respectively.
The UK stands as Europe's most affordable major toll nation with fees as low as €0.14 for the Warburton Bridge.
France appears in 5 of the top 10 positions for Europe's most expensive tolls.

Our new study has revealed that France has the most expensive car tolls in Europe.

Tollwayr analyzed data from official toll road operators across Europe to compare toll fees for cars across the continent, identifying the most expensive motorways, tunnels, and bridges.

Table showing the top 10 European countries with the most expensive car tolls:

#	Country	Motorway	Motorway Type	Car Toll Fee (€)
1	France & United Kingdom	Eurotunnel (UK/FR)	Tunnel	72.00
2	France	A6, A7: Paris – Marseille	Road	68.90
3	Italy	A1, A14: Milano – Bari	Road	68.30
4	France	A6, A7, A36: Strasbourg – Montpellier	Road	67.90
5	France	A10: Paris – Bordeaux	Road	60.50
6	France & Italy	Mont Blanc Tunnel (FR/IT)	Tunnel	55.80
6	France & Italy	Tunnel du Fréjus (IT/FR)	Tunnel	55.80
8	Denmark & Sweden	Øresundsbron bridge	Bridge	54.00
10	Italy	A1: Milano – Rome	Road	44.40

Table showing the top 10 European countries with the least expensive car tolls:

#	Country	Motorway	Motorway Type	Car Toll Fee (€)
108	United Kingdom	Warburton Bridge	Bridge	0.14
107	United Kingdom	Kingsland Bridge	Bridge	0.23
106	Sweden	Motalabron	Bridge	0.45
104	United Kingdom	Aldwark Bridge	Bridge	0.47
104	United Kingdom	Dunham Bridge	Bridge	0.47
103	Bosnia and Herzegovina	A1: Svilaj (HR/BA) – Odžak	Road	0.61
102	United Kingdom	Whitchurch Bridge	Bridge	0.70
101	Sweden	Sundsvallsbron	Bridge	0.80
100	United Kingdom	Itchen Bridge	Bridge	0.94
98	United Kingdom	Clifton Suspension Bridge	Bridge	1.17
98	United Kingdom	Whitney Bridge	Bridge	1.17

France leads the list with the Eurotunnel crossing between France and the UK charging a staggering €72.00, making it the most expensive toll in Europe. The country also appears prominently in the top 5 positions with its major motorway routes, including the Paris-Marseille route at €68.90.

Italy ranks high on the list with the Milano-Bari route costing drivers €68.30, making it the third most expensive toll in Europe and highlighting the significant costs of long-distance travel in the country.

Denmark and Sweden both feature in the top 10 with the Øresundsbron bridge connecting the two countries, charging €54.00 from either side, making it the most expensive bridge toll in Europe.

Croatia, while not in the top 10, has the most expensive toll in Eastern Europe with its Trakošćan-Split route charging €32.80, ranking 12th overall in Europe.

At the other end of the spectrum, the United Kingdom's Warburton Bridge charges just €0.14, making it the least expensive toll in Europe, while Bosnia and Herzegovina's Svilaj-Odžak section costs only €0.61 for cars.

Table showing the top 10 most expensive toll Roads in Europe:

#	Country	Road	Length	Car Toll Fee (€)
1	France	A6, A7: Paris – Marseille	776 km	68.90
2	Italy	A1, A14: Milano – Bari	877 km	68.30
3	France	A6, A7, A36: Strasbourg – Montpellier	799 km	67.90
4	France	A10: Paris – Bordeaux	585 km	60.50
5	Italy	A1: Milano – Rome	563 km	44.40
6	France	A4: Paris – Strasbourg	488 km	44.10
7	Croatia	A2, A1: Trakošćan (SLO/HR) – Split	444 km	32.80
8	Poland	A2: Świecko (DE/PL) – Konin	256 km	28.98
9	Italy	A10, A26, A7: San Remo – Milano	269 km	26.10
10	Greece	Egnatia Odos: Tyria – Ardani (GR/TR)	600 km	25.50

Table showing the top 10 most expensive toll Bridges in Europe:

#	Country	Bridge	Car Toll Fee (€)
1	Denmark & Sweden	Øresundsbron bridge	54.00
2	Denmark	Storebæltsbroen bridge	21.81
3	France	Viaduct Millau	12.50
4	Austria & Italy	A13 Brenner motorway (Europabrücke in Austrian section)	12.00
5	Bulgaria & Romania	Calafat – Vidin (RO/BG)	6.00
6	Bulgaria & Romania	Giurgiu – Rousse (RO/BG)	6.00
7	France	Pont de Normandie	5.80
8	United Kingdom	Tamar Bridge	3.04
9	United Kingdom	Dartford Crossing	2.93
10	France	Pont de Tancarville	2.70

Table showing the top 10 most expensive toll Tunnels in Europe:

#	Country	Tunnel	Car Toll Fee (€)
1	France & United Kingdom	Eurotunnel (UK/FR)	72.00
2	France & Italy	Mont Blanc Tunnel (FR/IT)	55.80
2	France & Italy	Tunnel du Fréjus (IT/FR)	55.80
4	Italy & Switzerland	Tunnel Munt la Schera (IT/CH)	31.32
5	Italy & Switzerland	Great St. Bernard Tunnel (IT/CH)	31.00
6	Spain	Túnel del Cadí	13.48
7	Italy	Brenner motorway (AT/IT)	12.00
8	Iceland	Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel	11.39
9	Austria & Slovenia	Karawanken tunnel (border tunnel, same price both directions)	8.80
10	France	Tunnel de Puymorens	7.20

"Our research highlights the significant disparity in toll costs across European countries. While France appears frequently at the top of our index with exceptionally high fees, particularly for its major routes and tunnel crossings, we also see that many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable road infrastructure.

What's particularly interesting is how the toll pricing reflects both infrastructure investment and strategic importance of certain routes. The Eurotunnel's position as the most expensive toll in Europe demonstrates the premium placed on this vital connection between mainland Europe and the UK.

These findings are essential for travelers planning road trips across Europe. Understanding the potential toll costs in advance is crucial for budgeting, especially when multiple countries are involved. We hope this study helps drivers make more informed decisions about their routes and encourages transparency in toll pricing across Europe."

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Sources: Various national transportation department websites and official toll road operators.

Full Methodology:

To compare toll structures across European countries, data were gathered from official national transportation department websites and toll road operators. The analysis focused on key metrics such as the toll cost for cars, the type of toll roads (including highways, bridges, and tunnels), and the length of the road network in each country.

The study aimed to compile a comprehensive comparison of the most expensive tolls for cars across Europe, including both traditional tolls and vignette charges, ensuring data accuracy through validation and cross-referencing.

For consistency, all prices were converted to Euros using exchange rates as of April 2025. Where toll fees vary by time of day or season, the standard daytime rate during regular periods was used.

Data is correct as of April 2025.