Austrian Vignette Coverage: All 9 Federal States
The Austrian motorway vignette is valid across the entire ASFINAG-managed network, which spans all nine federal states. However, each state has its own motorway characteristics, supplementary toll sections, and local nuances that travellers should be aware of.
State-by-State Motorway Guide
| Federal State | Key Motorways | Supplementary Tolls | Local Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | A1, A2, A4, A21, A22, A23 | None | Ring roads around Vienna are toll-free; check ASFINAG map for exact boundaries |
| Lower Austria | A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A21, A22 | None on most sections | A1 (West Autobahn) is one of Austria's busiest routes; heavy traffic on weekends |
| Upper Austria | A1, A7, A8, A9, A25, A26 | None | A1 continues west to Salzburg; A9 heads south toward Graz via the Pyhrnpass |
| Salzburg | A1, A8, A10 | Tauern Autobahn (A10) section toll | A10 through the Tauern tunnel requires an additional section toll; plan extra budget |
| Tyrol | A12, A13 | Brenner Autobahn (A13) section toll | A13 to Italy via the Brenner Pass has one of Austria's highest supplementary tolls; also subject to driving bans for heavy vehicles on certain days |
| Vorarlberg | A14 | Arlberg Tunnel toll | The Arlberg Tunnel connects Vorarlberg to Tyrol; toll applies in both directions; alternative route via Arlberg Pass is free but slower |
| Styria | A2, A9, A11 | None on main sections | A2 (South Autobahn) connects Vienna to Graz; A9 Pyhrn Autobahn has scenic mountain sections |
| Carinthia | A2, A10, A11 | Karawanken Tunnel toll | A11 to Slovenia via the Karawanken Tunnel requires a separate toll; A10 continues from Salzburg |
| Burgenland | A2, A3 | None | Least motorway coverage of all states; A3 connects to Hungary; relatively light traffic |
Local Nuances and Special Situations
- Vienna Ring Road: The A23 (Südosttangente) through Vienna is one of the busiest motorways in Austria; the vignette is required but traffic jams are common during rush hours
- Brenner Corridor: Heavy goods vehicle restrictions apply on A13 on certain Saturdays and Sundays in summer; check the current schedule before travelling
- Arlberg Alternative: If you want to avoid the Arlberg Tunnel toll, the Arlberg Pass road (B197) is free but closed in winter and significantly slower
- Tauern Tunnel: The Tauern Autobahn section toll covers the tunnel portion; the surrounding motorway sections require only the standard vignette
- Grossglockner: This famous alpine road is a private toll road and does not require a vignette — it has its own separate fee structure
- Border crossings: Petrol stations at major border crossings (e.g., Salzburg/Freilassing, Bregenz/Lindau, Nickelsdorf) sell vignettes; some have ASFINAG service points
- Night driving: Some mountain sections have speed restrictions or temporary closures at night due to rockfall risk; check local traffic information
- Winter conditions: Winter tyres are mandatory in Austria from November 1 to April 15 when conditions require them; this is separate from the vignette requirement