Road Tolls Italy | Driver’s Guide 2025
Heading to Rimini? Or planning a weekend at Lake Garda? Whatever the purpose of your trip, remember that most Italian motorways are tolled. How do you pay motorway tolls in Italy? What’s the difference between Telepass and UnipolMove? In this guide you’ll find answers to all toll-related questions in Italy for 2025.
Italy Road Tolls | Map
In Italy, motorway tolls are generally collected at toll booths.
Typically it works like this: you enter the motorway, take a ticket and pay at the exit. The road toll collection system is run by around fifteen operators, the largest of which is Autostrade per l’Italia – managing a network over 3,000 km long.
Road tolls in Italy apply to almost all motorway sections and to some tunnels.
Which motorways are tolled in Italy? Below is the map of all tolled motorway sections in Italy:
Good to know
The A8 Milano–Varese is the world’s first motorway. In 2024 it celebrated its centenary. It is currently the only motorway in Italy with five running lanes.
Which motorways are free in Italy?
Some motorways and expressways are toll-free. Toll-free sections include, among others:
- A2 Salerno – Reggio Calabria (Autostrada del Mediterraneo),
- A19 Palermo – Catania (Sicily),
- A29 Palermo – Mazara del Vallo (Sicily),
- A56 Tangenziale di Napoli (Naples Ring Road),
- A90 Rome Ring Road (Grande Raccordo Anulare).
You can also travel toll-free on state, provincial and express roads. It’s a good option if you want to avoid toll booths and save a bit. Do remember, however, that it often means a longer route and less driving comfort.
How much for the Brenner Pass?
Additional road tolls | Tunnels and the Brenner Pass
Some sections, such as Alpine tunnels, are subject to an additional charge.
This is the second type of road toll – alongside motorway tolls – that you may encounter in Italy. Charges vary depending on the specific section, vehicle type and sometimes even the season.
Additional tolled sections in Italy include, among others:
- Mont Blanc Tunnel (France – Italy),
- Fréjus Road Tunnel (France – Italy),
- Great St Bernard Tunnel (Switzerland – Italy),
- Munt la Schera Tunnel (Switzerland – Italy),
- Brenner Pass (Austria – Italy border).
Good to know
The Brenner Pass is a section of the A13 motorway on the Austrian side. A toll applies there regardless of holding an Austrian vignette. Further details on the toll amount for crossing the Brenner Pass can be found in the article: Tolls in Austria.
How much for the Mont Blanc Tunnel?
How much does it cost to use the Mont Blanc Tunnel?
Below are the current tolls for crossing the Mont Blanc Tunnel in 2025. Prices vary by your vehicle class and ticket type – single or return:
| Vehicle class | Single crossing | Return ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 (cars) | €55.80 | €69.60 |
| Class 2 (cars with trailer, small campers) | €73.80 | €92.70 |
| Class 3 (buses, large campers) | €202.40 | €315 |
| Class 4 (coaches, HGVs) | €406.70 | €638.90 |
| Class 5 (motorcycle) | €36.90 | €46.30 |
Books of 10 and 20 crossings are also available, as well as monthly subscriptions.
Interestingly, crossing the Mont Blanc Tunnel from the French side is cheaper. This is due to a different VAT rate than in Italy.
How much does it cost to use the Fréjus Tunnel?
Below are the updated tolls for crossing the Fréjus Tunnel in 2025.
| Vehicle class | Single crossing | Return ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 (cars) | €55.80 | €69.60 |
| Class 2 (cars with trailer, small campers) | €73.80 | €92.70 |
| Class 3 (buses, large campers) | from €202.40 | from €315 |
| Class 4 (touring coaches, HGVs) | from €406.70 | from €638.90 |
| Class 5 (motorcycle) | €36.90 | €46.30 |
Books of 8, 20 and 30 crossings are also available, as well as monthly (flat-rate) subscriptions for cars and motorcycles.
Return tickets for light vehicles (classes 1, 2 and 5) are valid for 7 days from the date of purchase. For HGVs and buses (classes 3 and 4), return tickets are valid for 15 days.
How does the toll system work in Italy? | Free Flow
In the Lombardy region, a barrier-free tolling system called Free Flow is in operation (Italian: sistema a movimento libero).
In this system you will find neither traditional toll booths nor tickets.
Instead, journeys are recorded automatically by a camera system. These read the vehicle’s registration plate and the data goes to a central database, where the relevant toll is calculated.
You can pay the charge:
- via an on-board device (e.g. Telepass),
- online, by entering the vehicle registration number on the operator’s website.
You have 15 days to pay the toll.
Want to check how much your toll will be? Visit the Autostrada Pedemontana Lombardia website and use their motorway toll calculator.
Italy Road Tolls | Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes
On most Italian motorways a closed system applies.
What does this mean in practice?
At the motorway entrance you take a ticket from the machine. At the exit you pay for the section travelled – the amount depends on the number of kilometres and the vehicle category.
At the toll booth you will see lanes with signage indicating the available payment methods. Wondering which lane to choose at the toll booth?
Each lane has its own colour and icon; it’s worth paying attention to them in advance:
- Yellow lane – reserved for Telepass users (payment is automatic).
- Blue lane – accepts card payments (debit, credit, fuel cards) and ViaCard.
- White lane – allows cash or card payments (handled by the operator or an automatic cashier).
Good to know
If you accidentally enter the wrong lane – do not reverse or perform a U-turn. Such manoeuvres are dangerous and punishable. In the most serious cases a fine of up to €6,000 may be imposed.
Vehicle categories up to 3.5 tonnes
| Vehicle category | Vehicle types |
|---|---|
| Class A (2 axles, height < 1.3 m) | Cars, compact SUVs, motorcycles |
| Class B (2 axles, height > 1.3 m) | Larger SUVs, vans, small campers, light commercial vehicles |
Don’t get caught out – calculate motorway tolls in Italy before you set off. Use the Italy toll calculator.
What if I didn’t take a ticket at the toll booth?
What if I didn’t take a ticket at the toll booth?
If for some reason you don’t pay the toll at the exit (e.g. the card doesn’t work, you have no cash or you choose the wrong lane) – don’t worry.
The machine will print a special notice regarding an unpaid journey. You have 15 days to settle the toll online or at a service point.
What the letter “T” means at an Italian motorway toll booth?
What the letter “T” means at an Italian motorway toll booth?
The letter T is short for Telepass and indicates a lane reserved exclusively for vehicles with an active Telepass device. If you don’t use this system, do not enter that lane.
How to pay motorway tolls in Italy?
At the entrance to a tolled motorway section you must take a ticket. You will then use it to settle the toll at the exit booth. In Italy, you can pay in several ways for driving on motorway:
- cash,
- debit or credit card,
- fuel card,
- with the ViaCard prepaid card,
- Telepass (electronic toll collection system).
Important!
Wondering where to buy the Viacard in Italy? It is no longer available to purchase. ViaCard has been withdrawn from sale, but if you already have one, you can continue to use it until 31 December 2029. Unused funds on the ViaCard can be reclaimed until 2038.
Tolls in Italy | Vehicles ≥ 3.5 tonnes
HGVs, buses, motorhomes and combinations with trailers with a total mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes also pay to use Italian motorways.
The toll collection system works here in the same way as for cars. The difference is that larger vehicles fall into higher tariff categories, which means higher rates.
| Vehicle category | Vehicle types |
|---|---|
| Class 3 (3 axles) | Cars with trailer, smaller lorries, some buses |
| Class 4 (4 axles) | Larger heavy-vehicle combinations, buses, motorhomes |
| Class 5 (5 axles) | Heavy TIR combinations, articulated sets with semi-trailer and trailer |
If you often drive on Italian motorways, you can use an on-board electronic device for automatic toll charging. This will simplify toll management and ensure a smooth passage at toll booths.
Devices are offered, among others, by operators such as:
- As24,
- Axxes,
- Dkv Box Italia,
- Telepass,
- TollTickets,
- UnipolMove
Good to know
Italian cities operate ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), i.e. restricted traffic zones. Entering without authorisation results in a fine, even if motorway tolls are paid regularly. There is no national “ZTL vignette” – permits are issued by local authorities. If you plan to enter the centre of Rome, Florence or Milan, make sure you have the relevant permit.
What is the difference between Telepass and UnipolMove?
Telepass and UnipolMove are two competing systems for automatic motorway toll payments in Italy.
Both allow, for example, passing toll booths without stopping (T lane). The main difference is that Telepass also operates outside Italy (e.g. in Spain, France and Austria), but is more expensive. UnipolMove is a cheaper alternative, but only for those travelling within Italy.
How much is 1 km of motorway?
The average cost per 100 km is about €7, i.e. €0.07 per 1 km.
In Italy, the motorway toll amount depends on three factors:
- length of the section travelled,
- vehicle classes (height above the front axle),
- number of axles.
Rates may also vary depending on the motorway you are using. Want to know which motorway in Italy is the most expensive? It’s the A35 BreBeMi, the route connecting Brescia, Bergamo and Milan.
On shorter sections – such as Treviglio–Chiari – the toll can reach €0.22 per kilometre. And how much does it cost to drive the A35 from Brescia to Milan? Around €8 for just under 100 km, which equates to an average rate of about €0.08/km.
Road Tolls in Italy | Discounts and exemptions
Many drivers ask: how can I pay less for motorway tolls?
In fact, you can benefit from toll discounts if you regularly drive the same section or have an active on-board device. Most promotions are offered in partnership with the Telepass operator, but some also apply in local systems.
Examples of discounts:
- A36/A59 Pedemontana Lombarda (around Milan) – from the 6th journey in a month, each subsequent journey is discounted by 20%.
- Milan Ring Roads A50/A51/A52 (Serravalle) – the “SconTaMi” promotion offers a 35% discount upon reaching 30 journeys in a month.
- Motorcyclists with Telepass – up to 30% off the base rate, provided you use a Telepass on-board device.
Some promotions are time-limited or local. Therefore, before travelling it’s worth checking the updated list of available discounts on the website of the relevant motorway operator.
Road toll checks in Italy
The toll collection system in Italy works automatically, but this does not mean you can drive without paying. Toll collection points are equipped with video systems that record every journey.
If you do not pay the toll at the motorway exit or fail to settle the charge on a Free Flow section, your vehicle’s registration plate will be recorded and the data will go to the central database.
Failure to pay motorway tolls or exceeding speed limits can result in high fines (€87 to €344), so it’s advisable to comply with the regulations.
Road Tolls in Italy | Summary
Tolls in Italy apply on almost all motorways and certain tunnels. A toll-booth system is in force: you take a ticket on entry and pay for the section travelled on exit. Payment can be made in cash, by card or via Telepass. For vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, similar rules apply but with higher rates. In some regions, a Free Flow system operates, where tolls are charged without stopping. It’s worth checking if you are entitled to discounts, especially if you frequently use the same routes.
Have a safe trip!