Austrian Motorway Vignette – Your Complete Guide
Expert guidance on Austrian highway toll stickers. Learn everything about the annual vignette, 10-day vignette and 2-month vignette.
Expert guidance on Austrian highway toll stickers. Learn everything about the annual vignette, 10-day vignette and 2-month vignette.
The Austrian motorway vignette is a toll fee charged for using the Austrian motorway network. It is managed by ASFINAG (Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft) and is mandatory for all motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
The vignette entitles the holder to use all Austrian motorways and expressways subject to the vignette system. Exceptions include certain road sections with separate section tolls.
Since 2023, the digital vignette has become the preferred option. It is linked directly to the vehicle's registration plate and no longer needs to be physically attached. The classic sticker vignette is still available.
Valid from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year (approx. 14 months). Ideal for regular users.
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Valid for 2 months from the purchase date. Perfect for holidaymakers and occasional drivers.
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Valid for 10 days from the purchase date. The most affordable option for short trips through Austria.
View PriceThe Austrian vignette is available from numerous locations. The most convenient method is purchasing online via the official ASFINAG website. Alternatively, vignettes are available at petrol stations, tobacconists (Trafiken), ÖAMTC and ARBÖ offices, and at many border crossings.
For more information about purchase points near you, visit our Service Area page.
The digital vignette has been available since 2018 and has become the preferred option. It is linked to your vehicle's official registration plate and is valid immediately after purchase.
| Feature | Digital | Sticker |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Online | In person |
| Attachment | Not required | Windscreen |
| Validity | Immediate | From purchase date |
| Transferable | No | No |
| Risk of loss | None | Possible |
The vignette requirement is monitored through automatic number plate recognition systems and manual checks. The following consequences apply for violations:
| Violation | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| No vignette | €120 | €3,000 |
| Invalid vignette | €120 | €3,000 |
| Tampered vignette | €300 | €3,000 |
| Incorrectly attached vignette | €120 | €3,000 |
For more information about fines and appeal options, visit our Policies page.
Not all vehicles and routes are subject to the vignette requirement. The following exceptions apply:
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