Changes to Austrian Toll Charges

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edited January 18 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Austria has added a new one day vignette to its existing tariffs costing 8.60 euros for vehicles under 3.5 tons. This was introduced in December 2023 and for suitable vehicles it will make it cheaper to cross Austria.  Further information >here<

There will also be changes for vehicles over 3.5 tons, but, from a quick appraisal, these are unlikely to have an immediate impact especially on older vehicles. See >here<

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  • peedee
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    edited January 19 #2

    Took a longer look at these changes for vans registered before 2019 and over 3.5 tons. It will mean a 4 cents per mile increase in the toll to 0.46 euros per mile.

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  • Kasspa
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    edited January 19 #3

    Great post peedee.... thanks

    Further information was helpful as we're travelling via the S16 in June en rte to Innsbruck, so at least are 'prepared'......

    Arlberg Road Pass will be much more interesting than a tunnel for sure smile

  • Kasspa
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    edited February 14 #4

    Arlberg Tunnel Closure 2024

    https://www.asfinag.at/en/construction-maintenance/construction-projects/s-16-rehabilitation-and-closure-of-arlberg-tunnel/

    So given the above, I'm assuming as I'll be on diversion I won't be required to purchase the additional section toll in addition to my vignette?

    Any opinions on this please?

    I am also travelling from Natters to Golling an der Salzach via Zell am See, do I require the section toll for the A13 in order to travel to/from Natters via the A12 as it is not particularly clear from the diagram on the ASFINAG map.....

    Thanks in advance.

    Kasspa

  • peedee
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    edited February 15 #5

    If you are in Austria for more than a day and are 3.5 tons or less then buy either the 10 day or 2 month vignette, that should cover all road tolls. The web site does give exceptions where addtional charges apply;

    Increased rates apply to the section toll segments A 9 Gleinalm and/or Bosruck Tunnel (Pyhrn motorway), A 10 Tauern and Katschberg Tunnel (Tauern motorway), A 11 Karawanken Tunnel (Karawanken motorway), A 13 Brenner Pass (Brenner motorway) and S 16 Arlberg Tunnel (Arlberg expressway).

    With the exception of the Brenner Pass these appear to be mainly tunnels

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  • Kasspa
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    edited February 15 #6

    Hi Peedee,

    Yes, I always opt for the general vignette but I was trying to establish if I required the additional 'toll' passes as I will be travelling along the S16.... on further research, given that the Arlberg Tunnel section will be closed I don't think this is req'd as it only applies to the tunnel section & annual passes are to be extended due to the closure....

    I'll only be merging onto A13 before exiting, have just followed that on street view & a toll would only be required if I went beyond J3 Innsbruck-Sud...

    Answered my own question really wink

  • TravellingPeacocks
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    edited March 3 #7

    We travelled along the S16 in September 2023, we had to go over the pass with car+caravan as the tunnel was closed so no additional toll needed just the normal vignette which is needed for all motorways. 

  • Metheven
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    edited March 4 #8

    Has anyone purchased the new 'E' vignette online? how was the procedure. Looking for the 2 month one.

  • eurortraveller
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    edited March 4 #9

    E. Vignettes are not new - they have been available since 2018  so the application  procedure is well established. But beware that a two months E vignette is not valid until 18 days after purchase so if you go down that road you need to buy one well ahead. 

  • Metheven
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    edited March 4 #10

    Yeah I should have written 'new to me' as the last time we went into Austria in 2019 I bought the paper one before the border. Covid got in the way and I'm arranging the E vignettes for both Austria and Slovenia. I did notice the 18 day ruling thanks, also the limit in advance before ordering on the Slovenian one.

  • Metheven
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    edited March 4 #11

    I was hoping to purchase the E vignettes online and in the UK before setting off, unfortunately I have had an Email back from 'ASFiNAG' saying as we are not part of the EEA, I have to purchase at the Toll shops so the online shop is a no.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 4 #12

    Have you tried Tolltickets? I have used them in the past. Obviously a slight premium on the prices charged in Austria but not a lot. Perhaps things have changed since we last used them.

    David

  • Kasspa
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    edited March 4 #13

    I have recently purchased the Austrian E-Vignettes (10 day) online via ASFiNAG for June/July so no idea why you have been told you can't....

    I have the pdf receipt with the QR codes as proof.

    Also, the Swiss one was cheapest via BAZG @ 40.00 CHF which converted to £37.77 alternative UK options were in excess of £52.... 

    Hope this helps

    Edit: I did put in links but it was opening up the files linked to my registration number so have had to delete!

  • Metheven
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    edited March 4 #14

    Hi Kasspa, I was hoping to cut out the vignette stop close to the borders of Austria and Slovenia, but this was their reply. As the UK is not in the EEA (European Economic Area) it says I cannot purchase!

  • Metheven
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    edited March 4 #15

    I'll look into that site, thanks David. Although its no big deal to do as before and drop in to buy at the stations.

  • peedee
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    edited March 4 #16

    Just a note of caution to those intending to use the A13 Brenner Pass. Major road works are being carried out this year, check out the situation before you intend using this route.

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  • Kasspa
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    edited March 4 #17

    Very strange because if you go to the ASFiNAG link in their email, it takes you straight to the option to purchase which is very straight fwd embarassed

     

  • Kasspa
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    edited March 4 #18

    To add to previous post.....

  • NutsyH
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    edited March 13 #19

    Lets me buy a one day pass, forward dated to 24th June. Car only.

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