How does the toll road system work in Italy?
If you travel to Le Marche you are likely to encounter toll roads.
A toll road is a road for which you have to pay 'toll' to drive. You can recognise a toll road by the signs saying 'Autostrada a pedaggio'
It works as follows in the standard way;
At the entrance to the toll road, you take a ticket, which you return at the end of the journey. The toll is calculated based on the distance you have travelled.
How you pay the toll road depends on the gate or lock.
Choosing the right toll gate is very important.
Telepass: You can use this gate if you have a toll badge fitted in the car. (Orderable from the ANWB) Many Italians use this system to be charged automatically. As a holidaymaker, there is no need to buy it. But can be handy in high season when long drives are in front of the other gates.
Carte: the gate where the blue sign 'Carte' hangs above you drive in if you pay by credit card.
Cash: the gate with a white sign with paper and coins you take if you want to pay cash. Sometimes you can also pay with a bank card here. However, it is far from always possible to pay with a Dutch debit card here. We therefore recommend having enough cash in your pocket just in case.
Cash by hand the gate holding a white sign with money in it. Here, an employee sits behind the counter. We recommend this gate. It is the easiest way for Dutch people to pay tolls.
Toll rates:
Tolls in Italy are divided into different tariff classes based on your vehicle.
Class A: motorbikes and 2-axle vehicles. Most passenger cars fall under this class
Class B: vehicles with 2 axles higher than 130cm above the front axle. Small trucks and small motor homes
Class 3: vehicles with 3 axles. Class A or B vehicles with caravan or trailer.
Class 4; Class A or B vehicles with 2-axle caravan or trailer
Class 5: vehicles or combinations with 5 axles or more.
What does the trip cost?
Class A Class B Class 3
Toll fees: Como-Bologna-Ancona route €37,- €38,- €50,-
Route Brenner-Verona-Ancona €43- €44- €58
*rates are from August 2024
The BrennerAutobahn has a flat rate of €12 - You don't have to take a ticket or biglietto but pay right away.
The Toll vignette is mandatory in Switzerland and Austria.
A toll vignette is compulsory for Switzerland. The vignette is valid for 1 year and costs CHF40 (€42.55). The vignette can be bought in the form of a sticker at the border crossing or at a nearby petrol station.
The digital version, which is linked to your registration number, can be ordered from the Swiss government. Https://via.admin.ch/shop/dashboard
In Austria, a toll vignette is compulsory when driving on motorways.
You buy them at the ANWB or at petrol stations.
Vignette valid for 10 days €11.50
You can also purchase them digitally. Via https://www.asfinag.at
Digitally, you can also choose 1 day valid, 2 months or 1 year.
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