Common questions about the Austrian motorway vignette from European travellers.
Yes — all motorways and expressways (Autobahn/Schnellstraße) require a valid vignette. Ordinary roads (Bundesstraße) are free.
Online at asfinag.at, via the ASFINAG app, at petrol stations, border shops and ÖAMTC offices throughout Austria and near the border.
The digital vignette is linked to your licence plate number. No sticker is needed. It is valid from the moment of purchase or a future date you choose.
Exactly 10 consecutive days from the start date you select at purchase. You can choose a start date up to 18 days in advance.
ASFINAG uses automatic cameras to check vignettes. On-the-spot fine up to €300. Court proceedings can result in fines up to €3,000.
Yes — some specific routes charge an additional Streckenmaut: Brenner A13, Arlberg S16, Karawankentunnel A11, Tauern A10 and others.
Yes. Motorcycles need their own vignette. The annual motorcycle vignette costs €38.20 in 2026.
No — vignettes are non-refundable once purchased. Plan your travel dates carefully before buying.
The Suben border crossing on the A8 Innkreisautobahn is the most convenient for motorway travellers from Passau.
The annual vignette is valid from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year — about 14 months total.