In Switzerland, the vignette is mandatory for all vehicles up to 3,500 kg, including motorcycles. Additionally, the vignette is also required for trailers up to 3,500 kg. The purchase price of the vignette is the same for all categories.
Tolls in Switzerland are collected through an e-vignette, also known as an electronic vignette.
The Swiss vignette can be easily purchased online
Toll in Switzerland
Toll payments in Switzerland are handled through e-vignettes, which are linked to your vehicle's license plate.
Purchase online
You can easily purchase an e-vignette online at DigitaleVignetten.de using credit card, PayPal, or another payment method. After completing your purchase, you'll receive a confirmation email, ensuring a quick and hassle-free experience for traveling on Switzerland's motorways.
Toll roads in Switzerland
In Switzerland, all national motorways and expressways require a valid vignette. These roads are marked with green and white signs. The specific road number is displayed on a red hexagonal sign with a white border and a white number.
Motorways and expressways are identified by an "A". Additionally, some of these roads are labeled with an "E", indicating that they are part of the broader European road network connecting multiple countries.
A valid vignette is required for the following sections:
In Switzerland, a valid vignette is required for all national motorways and expressways. Additionally, extra toll charges apply for certain routes. These include:
Great St. Bernard Tunnel
Munt la Schera Tunnel
01. Exceptions
There are a few exceptions in Switzerland where you can drive without a vignette, specifically on the following routes:
Basel St. Louis motorway
Rheinfelden motorway
Kreuzlingen motorway
If you enter Switzerland via one of these border crossings, you do not need a vignette as long as you take the first available exit. However, if you stay on the motorway beyond this exit without a vignette, you risk receiving a fine.
Vehicle classes for vignettes
Examples of vignette obligation
Passenger car
Goods vehicle / Motorhome
Motorcycle
Trailer / Caravan
Passenger car
Passenger cars with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 t require a Swiss vignette. This applies to standard private vehicles using Swiss motorways and national roads.
Goods vehicle / Motorhome
This category applies to goods vehicles and motorhomes with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 t. It covers vans, light commercial vehicles and camper vehicles using the Swiss motorway network.
Motorcycle
Motorcycles require their own Swiss vignette. This applies to all registered two-wheeled motor vehicles using the motorway network.
Trailer / Caravan
Trailers and caravans must have a separate Swiss vignette. When towing a trailer, both the towing vehicle and the trailer require their own valid vignette.
Validity period
In Switzerland, only a 1-year vignette is available. It is not possible to purchase a vignette for a shorter period. The vignette is mandatory for all vehicles under 3,500 kg, even for those just passing through the country.
Validity duration
The annual vignette is valid for 14 months, from December 1 of the previous year until January 31 of the following year. For example:
The 2026 vignette is valid from December 1, 2025, until January 31, 2027.
Switzerland vignette price 2026
| Passenger car | ||
|---|---|---|
| Validity period | EUR | |
| 2025 | €54.99 | |
| Caravan / Trailer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Validity period | EUR | |
| 2025 | €54.99 | |
| Motorcycle | ||
|---|---|---|
| Validity period | EUR | |
| 2025 | €54.99 | |
The above prices are a combination of the toll fee and the registration fee, presented as one total amount.
Toll regulations for lorries
Vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg are categorized into two types: LSVA and PSVA vehicles.
LSVA (Performance-related Heavy Vehicle Charge) is mandatory for trucks and other vehicles over 3,500 kg primarily used for transporting goods. The charge for these vehicles is calculated based on weight, emission class, and kilometers driven.
PSVA (Lump-sum Heavy Vehicle Charge) applies to vehicles such as heavy passenger cars, campervans, buses, and tractors weighing over 3,500 kg. For these vehicles, a fixed fee is charged depending on the vehicle type and duration of use. This charge is not based on the number of kilometers driven.
Both charges apply to the entire road network, including national and regional roads.
Avoid penalties: get your e-vignette in advance of your trip
Driving without a valid e-vignette can lead to hefty fines. Don’t take the risk, secure the right vignette for your category before hitting the road.
In Switzerland, driving on toll roads without a valid vignette is not allowed. The vignette is mandatory from the moment you enter a toll road. If you do not have a valid vignette, you risk a fine.
When purchasing the vignette, the vehicle's license plate is registered. The validity of the vignette is checked at border crossings, through police inspections, and via cameras along the toll roads.
No, Swiss vignettes are not transferable between vehicles. The Swiss toll system strictly links the vignette to the vehicle at the time of purchase, ensuring it is valid exclusively for that specific vehicle.
If you sell your car or change your license plates, the vignette cannot be transferred to another vehicle or a new registration number. In these cases, you will need to purchase a new Swiss vignette for the new vehicle or updated registration.
Vehicles belonging to certain organizations may be exempt from the vignette requirement. The following vehicles fall under this exemption:
Military Vehicles: Military license plates or civilian vehicles requisitioned by the military with an "M+" sticker.
Emergency Services: Police, border guards, fire departments, ambulances, and civil protection vehicles with blue license plates.
Disaster Relief: Vehicles used for disasters, fires, and accidents (only for direct aid or cross-border joint exercises).
International Organizations: Vehicles of organizations with a seat agreement or foreign government missions.
Specific Vehicles: Transport axles, vehicles without license plates for inspections, driving test vehicles, rigid trailers, and light tractors for heavy semi-trailers.
Dealer Plates: Exempt on weekdays, but not on Sundays or public holidays.
Humanitarian Exemptions: Exceptions granted by the BAZG for humanitarian reasons.
No, the start date of the vignette for Switzerland cannot be adjusted. This is because the annual vignette is always valid from December 1 of the preceding year until January 31 of the following year, giving it a validity period of 14 months.
Tolls and emission stickers in neighbor countries
The following neighbouring countries of Switzerland also have compulsory tolls to finance and maintain their motorways:
