Austrian Vignette: Driver's Reference
Complete, independent information about the Austrian motorway vignette for drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and across the Balkans.
View Selection Matrix All Services€9.90
Short trips and transit
€29.00
Extended stays
€96.40
Frequent travellers
What Is the Austrian Vignette?
The Austrian motorway vignette is a mandatory time-based toll permit for all motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes using Austrian motorways and expressways. Administered by ASFINAG, it provides unlimited access to the covered network for the duration of its validity. Drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina are subject to the same requirements as Austrian residents when using these roads.
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares no direct border with Austria, but many Bosnian drivers travel through Croatia and Slovenia to reach Austria. The Austrian vignette must be purchased before or at the Austrian border. The digital vignette, available online at asfinag.at, is the most convenient option for advance purchase.
Vignette Types Overview
| Type | Validity | Car Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Day | 10 consecutive days | €9.90 | Single trips, transit |
| 2-Month | 2 calendar months | €29.00 | Extended holidays |
| Annual | ~14 months (Dec–Jan) | €96.40 | Frequent travellers |
| Motorcycle 10-Day | 10 consecutive days | €5.80 | Motorcycle trips |
| Motorcycle Annual | ~14 months | €38.20 | Regular riders |
What Is Included and Not Included
| Included | Not Included (Extra Toll) |
|---|---|
| All standard motorways (Autobahn) | Brenner motorway A13 |
| All expressways (Schnellstrasse) | Arlberg tunnel A14 |
| Unlimited distance on covered network | Karawanken tunnel A11 |
| Both directions of travel | Tauern motorway A10 sections |
| Passenger cars up to 3.5t | Pyhrn motorway A9 sections |
| Motorcycles (separate vignette) | Felbertauern road |
| Car + trailer (one vignette) | Grossglockner High Alpine Road |
| 24/7 access during validity | Vehicles over 3.5t (GO-Box) |
| Digital enforcement via cameras | Parking at motorway rest areas |
| No per-km charges on covered roads | Private toll roads |
| Valid immediately upon digital activation | Emergency vehicles (exempt) |
| Advance purchase up to 1 year | Incorrect plate registrations |
Pre-Journey Checklist
- Confirm vehicle weight is under 3.5 tonnes
- Determine how many days you need Austrian motorway access
- Choose the appropriate vignette type using the selection matrix
- Purchase from an official source (asfinag.at or authorised retailer)
- For digital: enter registration plate exactly as on your documents
- For physical sticker: affix inside windscreen, upper left corner
- Check your route for special toll roads (Brenner, Arlberg, etc.)
- Carry payment card for special toll booths
- Save your vignette purchase confirmation email
- Check current prices at asfinag.at before purchasing
- Verify vignette validity dates before entering motorway
- If towing a trailer, confirm one vignette covers the combination
- Check Croatian and Slovenian toll requirements for your route
- Note the ASFINAG customer service number for emergencies
Routes from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Austria
Bosnian drivers typically travel through Croatia and Slovenia to reach Austria. The most common routes are via Zagreb and Ljubljana, entering Austria at Spielfeld (A9) or Karawanken (A11). Both entry points have vignette purchase facilities nearby.
| Route | Entry to Austria | Distance (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo → Vienna via Zagreb/Ljubljana | Spielfeld (A9) | ~900 km |
| Sarajevo → Salzburg via Zagreb/Ljubljana | Karawanken (A11) | ~850 km |
| Mostar → Vienna via Split/Zagreb | Spielfeld (A9) | ~1,050 km |
| Banja Luka → Vienna via Zagreb | Spielfeld (A9) | ~800 km |
What Bosnian Drivers Say
★★★★★
"I used this site to plan my trip from Sarajevo to Vienna. The information about the Karawanken tunnel extra toll was something I hadn't known about — saved me from a surprise at the border."
Amir H. — Sarajevo
★★★★★
"Very helpful for understanding the digital vignette system. I was worried about entering the wrong plate number but the guide was very clear about the process."
Maja P. — Mostar
★★★★★
"The selection matrix helped me decide between the 10-day and 2-month vignette. I ended up choosing the 2-month option for my extended stay and it was the right choice."
Damir K. — Banja Luka