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Tolls in Italy

Tolls in Italy: Information at a glance

A toll is payable on most Italian motorways.

  • Expressways are not subject to tolls.
  • Some tunnels are subject to tolls.
  • Access to restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in the city centres of Milan, Bologna and Palermo is subject to a charge.
  • In principle, two-axle vehicles are subject to tolls in Italy. This applies to cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and trucks.

☛ How much do I have to pay in Italy?

In Italy, tolls on all motorways average 7 cents per kilometre (as of 2022). Only the A2 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria is not subject to tolls. In Sicily, tolls only have to be paid on the A20 motorway between Messina and Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania.

☛ How much do I have to pay in Italy?

In Italy, tolls on all motorways average 7 cents per kilometre (as of 2022). Only the A2 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria is not subject to tolls. In Sicily, tolls only have to be paid on the A20 motorway between Messina and Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania.

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Our toll service - order your toll box online With the toll box from maut1.de, it is possible to pay the toll electronically and contactless - so you avoid unnecessary congestion at the toll stations. Buy your toll box online at maut1.de and save time and effort at the toll stations. This is also good for our environment. Mounting the toll box The toll box is already activated upon receipt and ready for immediate use. The installation of our toll box is simple and uncomplicated. This is how you proceed: Attach the bracket to the toll box. Clean the relevant area on the windscreen* where the toll box is to be attached.Remove the protective film from the adhesive strip. Press the holder with the adhesive spot against the windscreen. ☛ Attention!*In the case of a coated windscreen, it is mandatory to fit the toll box in the uncoated recess (see vehicle manual). This is usually marked by a dotted area. For camper vans, we recommend mounting it centrally approx. 15 cm above the dashboard on the windscreen. Buy a toll box and use it in several countries The toll box from maut1.de can be used in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. No activation is required to use our toll box. You simply mount your toll box on the windscreen and drive relaxed through the toll stations. Pay tolls in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal with our practical toll box - saving you time and stress! Versatile use of our toll box With our toll box you have numerous advantages. You can use the toll box for the following: Parking garages: you do not need a parking ticket nor do you have to wait at the pay station at selected parking garages. Ferries: You can also use ferries on Messina roads with our toll box. Italy: In Italy, the lanes are marked with a yellow "T". France: In France, all lanes marked with the "T" can be used with the toll box. Spain: In Spain, the toll box can be used on all lanes marked with "Telepeaje", "VIA-T" or a "T". Portugal: In Portugal, the payment of the toll is partly exclusively possible with the toll box, whereby all lanes can be used. ATTENTION In France, a distinction is made between toll boxes for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and 3 metres high and those under 3.5 tonnes and 3 metres high. In practice, however, it has been shown that there is a certain fuzziness in the measurement. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes but under 3 metres therefore require the toll box for passenger cars. Only if a vehicle is significantly over 3.5 tonnes and 3 metres high the toll box for large vehicles is required. Here are a few examples: Vehicle weighs 4.5 tonnes and is 2.95 metres high -> the toll box for vehicles up to 3 metres works Vehicle weighs 4.6 tonnes and is 2.95 metres high -> the toll box for vehicles over 3 metres will work Vehicle weighs 4.2 tonnes and is 3.05 metres high -> the toll box for vehicles up to 3 metres will work Vehicle weighs 4.2 tonnes and is 3.06 metres high -> the toll box for vehicles over 3 metres will work For the height, the pure vehicle height is measured, superstructures are to be excluded. The examples mentioned are from our practice and only recommendations on which we cannot give any guarantee. The classification is done automatically at the toll station. Our toll service enables simple accounting You drive through the toll stations without any congestion and we take care of the billing. We settle your toll charges with the respective toll operator, which we usually debit monthly using your stored payment method, and then issue you with a clear invoice. Information about the contractYou can use your toll box for as short or as long as you like. If you no longer need the toll box, simply return it to the following address: maut1 GmbHEduard-Rüber-Str. 783022 RosenheimWe only invoice the fees incurred to date. If you keep the toll box for longer than one year, the contract will be extended for another year and the annual fee of 19.90 € will be debited again. The annual fee covers the provision of the toll box, but not the individual toll charges. The tolls incurred when passing through the toll booths are separate costs and will be charged additionally. You do not have to do anything else. We will bill all tolls incurred on your trip via your deposited payment method. Tolls in Europe In many European countries there are compulsory tolls on the motorways. In some countries, such as Austria or Switzerland, the toll is paid with a vignette depending on the time, while in others, such as Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, it is paid at toll stations depending on the route. Payment is usually made by cash, credit card or toll box. The advantage of the toll box is the use of a reserved lane that is not available to cash or card payers. With the toll box, you are at the barrier faster and can then drive through at up to 30 km/h in complete relaxation. The toll station recognises Our toll service with the toll box from maut1.de At the toll stations there are antennas which transmit a signal. If there is a toll box in the vehicle, the signal is sent back from the toll box to the toll station. The toll station recognises that it is a toll box from maut1.de and sends us the corresponding toll transaction within a few days. We take care of the billing with the toll operator and send you an invoice for all transactions we receive. 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Vehicle classes


Tolls in Italy are based on the vehicle class, which is determined by the number of axles of the vehicle including trailer. For vehicles with two axles, there is an additional subdivision according to the height of the first axle up to 1.3 metres and over 1.3 metres. Tolls are due at each toll station and are divided into the following categories:

• Category A – 2 Assi: Motorcycles and vehicles with 2 axles up to 1.3 meters in height at the front axle.
• Category B – 2 Assi: motor homes and vehicles with 2 axles over 1.3 m high at the front axle.
• Category 3 – 3 Assi: Vehicles with 3 axles.
• Category 4 – 4 Assi: Vehicles with 4 axles.   
• Category 5 – 5 Assi: Vehicles with 5 axles. 
• Category 6 – 5 Assi: vehicles with 5 axles or more.

Kategorie A – 2 Assi: Motorräder und Fahrzeuge mit 2 Achsen bis 1,3 m Höhe an der Vorderachse.


Kategorie A – 2 Assi: Motorräder und Fahrzeuge mit 2 Achsen bis 1,3 m Höhe an der Vorderachse.


Kategorie 3 – 3 Assi: Fahrzeuge mit 3 Achsen.

Kategorie 4 – 4 Assi: Fahrzeuge mit 4 Achsen.

Kategorie 5 – 5 Assi: Fahrzeuge mit 5 oder mehr Achsen.

Toll stations in Italy

Toll costs in Italy vary depending on the route, paid in a closed or open system. There is also a purely electronic free flow system, where direct payment at stations is not possible. In both the closed and open and free flow systems, our toll box can be used for a quick and convenient journey.

Closed system

Most toll booths in Italy operate on the closed system. Here, the driver has to take a ticket when entering and pay the toll cost when leaving the motorway.

The toll cost is calculated based on the number of kilometres driven. If the ticket is lost, a penalty fee is charged and the highest possible amount is payable at the exit station. The yellow lanes may only be used by drivers with a toll box.

Open system

In the open system, a flat fee is charged per toll booth. This variant is usually used in conurbations such as Milan. The following routes belong to this system:

  • A9 Como - Milan
  • A8 Varese - Milan
  • A5 Mont Blanc - Aosta
  • A32 Frejus Tunnel - Turin
  • A12 Rom - Civitaveccia
  • A56 Neapel - Pozzuoli
  • A3 Neapel - Salerono

Free Flow-System

Partially, there are also Free Flow systems. All vehicles are electronically scanned and the number plates are automatically registered. This includes the following routes:

• A36 Anschlussstelle Lomazzo bis Lentate sul Seveso
• A59 Tangenziale di Como
• A60 Tangenziale di Varese


☛ Do I have to pay tolls on all motorways in Italy?

Tolls are payable on almost all Italian motorways, with the exception of the A3 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria, which is not subject to tolls.

In Sicily, only the A20 between Messina and Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania are subject to tolls.

Payment options for toll costs in Italy

Cash/credit/debit card

Cash payment is possible at all toll stations in Italy. The most common credit cards and bank card (Maestro or V PAY symbol) are also often accepted.

Viacard

The Viacard is a credit card for the toll and is available at rest stops and Punto blu stations. The toll costs are debited from the Viacard, which can be used everywhere.

Exceptions: The four stations on the A18 between Messina and Catania (Roccalumera, Taormina, Giardini di Naxos and Fiumefreddo).

If you run out of credit on the card, you can use two more Viacards. Otherwise, you will receive a receipt with the remaining amount, which you can pay at the next counter. Cash or card payment is only possible in staffed lanes.

Automatic payment with toll box

The easiest and fastest payment option is the toll box, also called Telepass. This allows you to drive on the yellow marked lanes (T symbol) without cash and without stopping. The toll is paid directly with the toll device during the journey. The toll box can be used for all vehicles regardless of height and weight. It can also be used in France, Spain and Portugal and for large motorhomes also in Austria.

Free Flow-System

On the A36, A59 and A60, tolls are collected using the Free Flow system, which does not allow direct payment at the station. Here, the vehicles are scanned electronically and the respective license plates are recorded automatically. Various payment options are available. Payment requires registration by entering the vehicle registration number online or in the "Pedemontana Lombarda" app, or even easier with the toll box. You do not have to pay attention to anything and can drive relaxed. The tolls are automatically billed correctly.

Payment options on the lanes

  • Yellow lane: This lane can only be used with a toll box.
  • Yellow T symbol: Almost all lanes are marked with a yellow T symbol. These lanes can be used with a toll box.
  • Blue lane: machines for credit cards or Viacard only.
  • White lane: machines for cash, credit cards or Viacard.

☛ Attention!

Choose the correct lane at toll booths, because changing lanes by backing up or turning around is strictly prohibited. In the worst case, it is punishable by a fine of € 6,000 and possibly a driving ban of up to two years. If assistance is needed, appropriate buttons are available at the station.

Additional toll costs in Italy

Tunnels

There are additional toll costs for some tunnels and bridges.
Cost 2022 for a round trip in a car:

• Mont Blanc tunnel (Italy-France): €59.10
• Fréjus tunnel (Italy-France): €59.10
• Brenner (Italy-Austria): € 20.00
• Great Saint Bernard Tunnel (Italy-Switzerland): € 44.60
• Munt-la-Schera tunnel (Italy-Switzerland): €42,00 (Sun-Fri), € 50.00 (Sat)

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City toll: Toll costs in the city

Planning a trip to an Italian city? Here are some additional costs you might have to pay. These Italian cities have introduced a city toll: Milan, Bologna and Palermo. Motorcycles and mopeds, vehicles for the transport of disabled persons or vehicles with an appropriate permit are exempt from this. The city toll cannot be paid via the toll box and must be paid separately. If you drive in these city centres, you must expect the following costs:

  • Milan: tolls are charged weekdays from 7.30am and 7.30pm, and range from €2 to €5 per day depending on the pollution class. There is also a choice of a day ticket for 5 euros and a multi-day ticket from 30 to 60 euros.
  • Bologna: The toll ticket is only required for the traffic-calmed zone in the city centre, which costs 6 euros per day. There is also a 4-day ticket for 15 euros.
  • Palermo: The city toll is payable from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. The daily ticket costs 5 euros and a monthly ticket 20 euros.

All prices without guarantee

FAQ about toll roads in Italy


Tolls are payable on almost all Italian motorways, with the exception of the A3 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria, which is not subject to tolls. In Sicily, only the A20 between Messina and Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania are subject to tolls.

In Italy, tolls on all motorways average 7 cents per kilometre (as of 2022). Only the A2 from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria is not subject to tolls. In Sicily, tolls only have to be paid on the A20 motorway between Messina and Palermo and the A18 from Messina to Catania.

Tollbox in Italy – have a relaxed trip

With the toll box from maut1.de, you can avoid wasting time and stress - because you don't have to draw a ticket, but can drive through the Italian toll stations contactless. 

Do you have any further questions? You may find the answer to your question in our FAQ section or contact us via our contact form

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