Road Tolls Slovenia | Driver's Guide 2025
Planning a trip through Slovenia? Don’t forget about the mandatory motorway tolls. Want to know how much the tolls in Slovenia are? Or perhaps you’re wondering about the cost of the Karavanke Tunnel? You’ll find the answers to these and many more questions in this guide.
Road tolls in Slovenia | System & Map
In Slovenia, tolls apply on almost all motorways and expressways.
The system is divided into:
- E-vignettes – for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight up to 3.5 tonnes,
- DarsGO – for vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes.
DARS (Slovenian: Družba za avtoceste v Republiki Sloveniji) is the organization responsible for maintenance and control of the road tolls in Slovenia.
Which sections of motorways in Slovenia are toll-free?
Some road sections in Slovenia are toll-free:
- Koper junction to the end of H6 Koper–Lucija (both directions),
- H2 expressway from Pesnica to Tezno,
- From the Austrian border to Hrušica junction on A2.
Additional road tolls in Slovenia | Karavanke Tunnel
Besides the standard tolls, there is one additional charge in Slovenia – the Karavanke Tunnel, connecting Slovenia and Austria.
The cost for passenger cars (class R1, up to 3.5 tonnes) is €8.80.
From 1 January 2025, higher rates (+7.45%) apply to other categories:
| Vehicle category | Price |
|---|---|
| R2 – 2 axles | €5.92 |
| R3 – 3 axles | €6.56 |
| R4 – 4+ axles | €13.13 |
Road tolls in Slovenia | Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
The Slovenian e-vignette is mandatory for motorcycles, cars, and campervans under 3.5 tonnes. It is available in the folllowing validity period variants:
- 7 days
- 1 month
- 6 months
- 1 year
Interested in details? Read our article on Vignettes Slovenia
| Category | 7 days | 1 month | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A – motorcycles | €8 | — | €32 | €58.70 |
| 2A – cars ≤1.3m over front axle | €16 | €32 | — | €117.50 |
| 2B – cars >1.3m over front axle | €32 | €64.10 | — | €235 |
Good to know
Since 2024 only digital vignettes are available in Slovenia – the old sticker version is no longer valid.
Road tolls in Slovenia | Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
All vehicles with a maximum permissible weight over 3.5 tonnes (R2, R3, R4) are subject to the DarsGO system. Tolls are charged automatically via an on-board unit (OBU), which registers kilometres travelled.
How to pay Slovenian e-toll (DarsGO)?
You can choose between two settlement methods:
- Prepaid – top up your OBU before travel,
- Postpaid – automatic invoicing (for companies with contract).
Payments can be made via:
- Fuel cards (UTA, DKV, Shell, Eurowag, etc.),
- Credit/debit cards,
- Cash (at DarsGO service points).
Where to buy an OBU device?
You can purchase and register a DarsGO OBU at any DARS Service point in Slovenia. Required documents include:
- Company VAT number,
- Email address,
- Vehicle registration documents + EURO emission certificate.
Alternatively, you can register online (e-DarsGO) and collect the unit in person or receive it by post (EU residents).
How much is the toll per kilometre in Slovenia?
The price per kilometre depends on:
- distance travelled,
- vehicle category (number of axles),
- EURO emission class.
For example, in 2025, a lorry over 3.5 tonnes, 2 axles, EURO 4, travelling 125 km from Maribor to Ljubljana pays about €25. Rates range from about €0.16/km (EURO 6) to €0.25/km (EURO 0).
You can calculate your cost using the official Dars toll calculator.
Road tolls in Slovenia | Discounts and Exemptions
The following vehicles are exempt from tolls in Slovenia:
- Emergency and escort vehicles registered in Slovenia,
- Slovenian Army vehicles,
- Foreign military vehicles on peacekeeping missions,
- Vehicles with humanitarian aid,
- Vehicles owned by the motorway operator (DARS).
Electric vehicles do not receive exemptions. However, partial refunds are possible for:
- Disabled drivers – may pay class 2A rates for a 2B vehicle,
- Large families (4+ children under 18) – may claim 50% refund on a class 2B vignette.
Toll control in Slovenia
The Slovenian toll network has 128 control sections. Compliance is checked by DARS together with state services (FURS and Police). Gantries using microwave technology automatically recognise OBUs and calculate charges.
Driving without a valid vignette or OBU can result in fines from €300 to €800, and in serious cases up to €1,200.
Road tolls Slovenia | Summary
Slovenian road tolls apply to nearly all motorways and expressways. E-vignettes are required for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, while heavier vehicles use the DarsGO system, which charges per kilometre travelled. Don’t forget about the additional fee for the Karavanke Tunnel, and check if your route includes toll-free sections.
Safe travels!