Road Tolls Switzerland | Driver's Guide 2025
Looking for information about road tolls in Switzerland? Not sure where to buy them or how much they cost? Or perhaps you’re interested in Swiss tolls for heavy goods vehicles? You’re in the right place! This guide answers all your questions about road tolls in Switzerland for 2025.
Road tolls in Switzerland | System & Map
Tolls in Switzerland apply to all motorways and expressways. The Swiss road toll system is simple and divided into:
- Vignettes – for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes,
- LSVA – (Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe) for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
In Switzerland, road tolls are managed and administered by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (German: Bundesamt für Zoll und Grenzsicherheit)
Additional tolls | Tunnels
In Switzerland, 2 tunnels require extra payment:
- Munt La Schera (Livigno),
- Great Saint Bernard.
Prices depend on vehicle, season, and day of the week. Winter and Saturdays are more expensive – cheaper online.
Here are the updated prices for crossing the aforementioned routes:
| Vehicle | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Cars up to 3.5 t | ~€15 | ~€25 |
| Caravan/Camper van | ~€25 | ~€44 |
| Motorcycles | ~€11 | ~€17 |
| Vehicle | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Cars ≤2 m high | ~€31 | ~€50 |
| Vans/minibuses ≤3 m) | ~€48.50 | ~€77.50 |
| Motorcycles) | ~€18.50 | ~24.50 |
Larger vehicles (buses, HGVs) exceed €100 depending on axles. Tickets are sold only online.
Road tolls in Switzerland | Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes
All vehicles up to 3.5 t (cars, motorcycles, small campervans) require a vignette.
Unlike many countries, Switzerland offers only a 1-year vignette, valid from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year.
This means that you won't be able to buy a Swiss vignette for a week or a day.
To learn more, read our article Vignettes Switzerland
Where to buy a Swiss vignette offline?
You can buy Swiss vignettes offline in:
- FOCBS official site,
- person at post offices, border points, fuel stations, and some shops (Coop, Migros, Denner).
The easiest way to buy a Swiss vignette is to do it via Autopay or the Swiss Post Office website.
Good to know
In Switzerland, trailers need a separate vignette. Campervans over 3.5 t fall under LSVA instead.
Road tolls in Switzerland | Vehicles ≥ 3.5 tonnes
All vehicles over 3.5 t are obligated to pay the Swiss road tolls via the LSVA system, covering all roads (not just motorways).
The charge depends on weight, axles, EURO class, and kilometres driven.
| Emission class | Rate per tkm | Example: 18-tonne lorry, 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Euro 6 | ~0.0239 CHF/tkm (≈ €0.026) | ~43 CHF (≈ €46) |
| Euro 0–5 | ~0.0326 CHF/tkm (≈ €0.035) | ~59 CHF (≈ €63) |
Source: official toll operator
Available payment methods:
- OBU device (data sent automatically to FOCBS),
- At border (manual ticket, based on weight, emission, and estimated km).
Good to know
Old Emotach OBU devices are being replaced by LSVA III. From 2026, only the new system will apply, managed via the FOCBS e-Portal or EETS providers.
Road tolls in Switzerland | Discounts and exemptions
Exempt from tolls:
- Public service vehicles (military, police, ambulance, fire brigade),
- Agricultural and forestry vehicles,
- Public transport buses with a federal licence,
- Driving school vehicles over 3.5 t (during training),
- Humanitarian or non-profit vehicles (with approval),
- Zero-emission HGVs.
Environmental zones and stickers in Switzerland
Eco-zones exist in Geneva, Zermatt, and Zurich.
Only Geneva currently requires a Stick’Air sticker. Stickers are available:
- at garages and fuel stations in Geneva,
- online via Green-Zones and other providers.
Categories range from electric/hydrogen vehicles (cleanest) to Euro 2 diesel (dirtiest). Driving in Geneva without a sticker can lead to fines.
Toll control in Switzerland
Controls are carried out by FOCBS customs officers and cantonal police. Unlike many EU states, Switzerland does not use fixed cameras for vignette checks. At entry points, staff verify vignettes and LSVA payments; inland, spot checks are common.
Penalty
If you don’t have a valid vignette, the fine is 200 CHF (~€215) plus the cost of the vignette. For vehicles over 3.5 t, penalties are significantly higher.
Road tolls Switzerland | Summary
Tolls in Switzerland cover all motorways and expressways. Vehicles up to 3.5 t require a vignette, while heavier vehicles pay LSVA based on all kilometres travelled nationwide. The easiest way to buy a vignette is online via Autopay. Don’t forget about the additional charges for the Munt La Schera and Great Saint Bernard tunnels.
Have a safe trip!