Austria Digital Vignette: Complete Buying Guide
Everything you need to know about purchasing the Austrian motorway vignette online. Transparent, step-by-step, no surprises.
Compare Vignette Options How to Buy
Everything you need to know about purchasing the Austrian motorway vignette online. Transparent, step-by-step, no surprises.
Compare Vignette Options How to Buy
Important: The digital vignette (e-Vignette) is mandatory for all motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes on Austrian motorways and expressways. It is registered to your vehicle's number plate — no sticker required.
Since 2023, Austria has fully transitioned to a digital vignette system. Instead of a physical sticker, your vehicle registration plate is stored in a central database. Automated cameras on motorway entry points verify compliance in real time. This guide helps you understand exactly what you need, which validity period suits your trip, and how to purchase without errors.
The vignette is required on all roads marked with the motorway symbol (green sign with white car). Violations are subject to fines starting at €120 on-the-spot or up to €3,000 in administrative proceedings.
→ Check the Selection Matrix to find your vignette
Perfect for short trips, transit journeys, or weekend getaways. Valid for exactly 10 consecutive days from the selected start date.
Price: €9.90
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Ideal for extended stays, business travel, or seasonal visitors. Covers two full calendar months from the start date.
Price: €29.00
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Best value for residents and frequent travellers. Valid from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year (14 months total).
Price: €96.40
Learn more →| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Motorway access (Autobahn) | ✓ Yes | All A-roads and S-roads |
| Expressway access (Schnellstrasse) | ✓ Yes | Marked S-roads |
| Digital registration | ✓ Yes | Linked to licence plate |
| Confirmation email | ✓ Yes | Sent within minutes |
| Toll tunnels (e.g. Arlberg) | ✗ No | Separate toll required |
| Special toll sections | ✗ No | Brenner, Tauern, etc. |
| Vehicles over 3.5t | ✗ No | GO-Box system applies |
| Motorcycles under 50cc | ✗ No | Exempt from vignette |
| Refund after purchase | ✗ No | Non-refundable once active |
| Transfer to another vehicle | ✗ No | Plate-specific only |
| Physical sticker | ✗ No | Fully digital system |
| Coverage in Germany/Switzerland | ✗ No | Austria only |
| Trailer coverage | ✗ No | Separate vignette needed |
| Electric vehicles | ✓ Yes | Same rules apply |
"I was confused about whether my campervan needed a vignette. This guide made it crystal clear — and saved me from a fine."
Michael K., Graz
"Bought the 10-day vignette for our road trip. The step-by-step process page was incredibly helpful. No issues at the border."
Sandra R., Innsbruck
"The comparison matrix helped me decide between annual and 2-month. Ended up saving €30 by choosing correctly."
Thomas W., Salzburg