Road Tolls Bulgaria | Driver's Guide 2026
Planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how road tolls work there? Want to know how much a vignette for your car costs? Or are you a truck driver looking for details on BG Toll? In this guide, you will find the key information on Bulgarian road tolls for 2026.
Road tolls in Bulgaria | System & Map
In Bulgaria, tolls apply to most motorways and national roads.
The system is divided into:
- e-vignettes for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes,
- BG Toll for vehicles 3.5 tonnes and above.
The toll system is administered by the Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency through the National Toll Administration.
The official portal for buying toll products and checking validity is BG TOLL.
Additional tolls in Bulgaria | Danube bridges
Besides the national vignette and BG Toll network, some cross-border bridge crossings over the Danube require a separate payment.
The two main tolled Danube crossings are:
- Vidin – Calafat (New Europe Bridge)
- Ruse – Giurgiu (Friendship Bridge)
| Crossing | Passenger cars / vehicles up to 3.5 t | HGVs over 3.5 t |
|---|---|---|
| Vidin – Calafat | 12 BGN / €6 | from 23 BGN / €12 |
| Ruse – Giurgiu | around 4 BGN / €2 | from 23 BGN / €12 |
Good to know
Bridge tolls are separate from the Bulgarian vignette and the BG Toll system, so they must be paid independently of the motorway toll products.
Which roads in Bulgaria are toll-free?
Bulgaria does not have toll-free motorway sections in the usual sense for vehicles that are subject to motorway charging.
In practice, toll-free roads mainly include:
- municipal and local roads,
- roads within towns and cities,
- other road sections outside the charged national toll network.
The official charged road network and product scope are published on BG TOLL.
Where can you buy a Bulgarian vignette offline?
You can buy a vignette offline at several authorised points of sale, including:
- border crossings,
- petrol stations,
- self-service terminals,
- official partner sales outlets.
The official online and offline sales channels are listed on the BG TOLL e-vignette page.
Road tolls in Bulgaria | Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes
Cars, pickups and campervans up to 3.5 tonnes need an electronic vignette. The product is linked to the registration number, so there is no need to place a sticker on the windscreen.
In Bulgaria, the following e-vignette validity periods are available:
| Vignette type | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria vignette for 7 days | Car | 12.50 € |
| Bulgaria vignette for 1 month | Car | 20.00 € |
| Bulgaria vignette for 3 months | Car | 35.50 € |
| Bulgaria vignette for 365 days | Car | 59.50 € |
Good to know
In 2026, Bulgarian e-vignette prices remain unchanged. The one-day vignette was added to the official offer in 2026. Interested in details? Read more here: Bulgarian vignette
Does a trailer require a vignette in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, the toll obligation depends on the vehicle category and total technically permissible maximum weight. For many light vehicle cases, the key product is still the e-vignette linked to the registration number.
Before travelling with a trailer or caravan, it is best to verify the exact applicable category and requirements on the official BG TOLL e-vignette page.
Road tolls in Bulgaria | Vehicles ≥ 3.5 tonnes
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must settle tolls through the BG Toll system, which is based on the charged road network, vehicle parameters and distance travelled.
The toll amount depends on factors such as:
- distance travelled,
- vehicle category,
- number of axles,
- road type,
- EURO emission class.
The main heavy vehicle categories used in practice include:
- N2 – goods vehicles over 3.5 t and up to 12 t,
- N3 – goods vehicles over 12 t,
- M2 – passenger transport vehicles with more than 8 seats and a maximum mass up to 5 t,
- M3 – passenger transport vehicles with more than 8 seats and a maximum mass above 5 t.
Available payment methods include:
- Route pass – a single toll product for a planned route,
- On-board unit (OBU),
- certified GPS tracking solution,
- EETS device.
How do you pay tolls in Bulgaria with a route pass?
A route pass is a single toll product for a specific journey. It is mainly useful for occasional trips through Bulgaria.
You select the start point, the end point and, where applicable, intermediate points, then pay for that planned route in advance.
Click here to see how the official BG Toll portal provides route pass services via BG TOLL.
How do you pay tolls in Bulgaria with an OBU?
An on-board unit transmits journey data and allows toll calculation based on the distance travelled on the charged network.
Depending on the provider and contract model, settlement can be prepaid or postpaid.
Click here to see the official information on BG Toll products and payment models available.
How do GPS and EETS devices work in Bulgaria?
If your vehicle already uses an approved GPS toll solution, it may be possible to integrate it with an accredited Bulgarian toll provider.
Bulgaria also accepts certain EETS solutions, which allow toll settlement in more than one European country under one contract and one device.
How much is the toll per kilometre in Bulgaria?
There is no single flat kilometre rate for all vehicles. Charges vary according to road type, vehicle category, number of axles and EURO emission standard.
Road tolls in Bulgaria | Discounts and exemptions
In Bulgaria, the following may be exempt from tolls or may benefit from specific rules:
- motorcycles, which are exempt from the vignette requirement,
- certain vehicles used by persons with disabilities, subject to the applicable official conditions,
- emergency and public service vehicles in the relevant statutory categories.
For some heavy vehicle categories, cleaner propulsion or lower-emission operation can also affect the applicable toll rate under the official BG Toll tariff rules.
Good to know
Motorcycles are exempt from the Bulgarian vignette requirement, which makes Bulgaria different from many other European toll systems.
Toll control in Bulgaria
The system is supervised by the Bulgarian authorities through fixed control points, cameras and mobile patrols.
Vehicle registration numbers are checked automatically against the toll database.
Penalties for driving without a valid toll product in Bulgaria
Driving without a valid vignette, route pass or proper heavy vehicle registration can lead to significant penalties.
The exact amount depends on the vehicle type and the nature of the violation. More serious infringements in the BG Toll system may result in much higher administrative charges than a standard light vehicle vignette offence.
Buy your Bulgarian vignette
Order your Bulgarian e-vignette by clicking the button below. This helps you avoid penalties and travel with more peace of mind. Your payment confirmation will be sent by email.
Buy Bulgarian VignetteRoad tolls in Bulgaria | Summary
Road tolls in Bulgaria apply to most motorways and national roads. Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes require an e-vignette, while heavier vehicles use the distance-based BG Toll system. It is worth remembering that Danube bridge crossings are charged separately from the national toll products.
Safe travels!
