Essentials
- Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must have a vignette.
- Heavier vehicles are subject to the Swiss LSVA toll system.
- Motorbikes and trailers towed by them are exempt from Swiss vignettes.
- Swiss motorways are managed by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).
No need to print your vignette!
Once purchased, your Swiss vignette will be available in the Autopay app or sent to your email as a PDF file within 15 minutes.
Swiss Toll Roads Map
In Switzerland, driving on motorways and expressways is subject to tolls.
You can see all toll sections on the map below.
Swiss VignettesWhich motorways require a vignette?
| Number | Route |
|---|---|
| A1 | Geneva - Lausanne - Bern - Zurich - St. Gallen |
| A2 | Basel - Lucerne - Gotthard - Lugano - Chiasso |
| A3 | Basel - Zurich - Sargans |
| A4 | Zurich - Schaffhausen |
| A5 | Yverdon-les-Bains - Biel/Bienne - Solothurn |
| A6 | Bern - Thun |
| A8 | Spiez - Interlaken - Sarnen |
| A9 | Lausanne - Montreux - Martigny - Sion - Brig |
| A12 | Bern - Fribourg - Lausanne |
| A13 | St. Margrethen - Chur - Bellinzona - Mesocco |
| A14 | Zurich - Lucerne |
| A16 | Biel/Bienne - Delémont - French border |
Swiss VignettesAdditional Charges | Tunnels
In Switzerland, near the Italian border, two tunnels require separate payment:
- Munt La Schera Tunnel
- Great Saint Bernard Tunnel
The cost depends on your vehicle and the number of crossings.
Swiss Vignette Types
In Switzerland, there is only one type of vignette you can buy: the annual vignette.
It is available in 2 forms:
- Traditional windscreen sticker
- Electronic e-vignette
There are no short-term Swiss vignettes (daily, weekly or monthly).
Swiss vignette is valid for 14 months - starting from 1 December until 31 January of the following year.
Good to know:
The traditional sticker is affixed to the windscreen and assigned to a specific vehicle. If you have interchangeable plates, each car must have its own sticker. An e-vignette works differently - it is transferred to the registration number, so with interchangeable plates, you only need one.
Swiss VignettesWhat are the vignette categories?
Vehicles in Switzerland are divided into 3 categories:
| Category name | Vehicle type |
|---|---|
| A1 | Motorcycles |
| A2 | Vehicles up to 2m high |
| B1 | Other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes |
Heavier or larger vehicles need to be registered in LSVA (ger. Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe).
Swiss VignettesDo campervans require a vignette?
Yes. Lighter campervans are treated in Switzerland just like a pickup or a car. If your campervan exceeds 3.5 tonnes GVW, it falls under the Swiss LSVA toll system.
Inspections & Fines
Swiss VignettesEditing & Returns
In Switzerland, you cannot return a vignette once its validity period has started - regardless of whether or not your vehicle has crossed the Swiss border.
If you purchased a vignette CH in error, a new vignette must be purchased with the correct data. This is because there are only annual vignettes, which are valid from the moment of purchase.
Please note that a damaged or destroyed sticker variant of a Swiss vignette does not entitle you to a new one for free. The same goes for the e-vignettes bought by mistake.
The only exception to this is if you have made a documented double purchase of an e-vignette for the same vehicle/registration number.
In such a case, you can apply to the office for a refund for a duplicate. You will need proof of purchase of both vignettes for this.
Swiss VignettesRoad inspections
Switzerland uses a combination of manual and electronic methods to enforce motorway vignette requirements.
- Physical stickers - checked visually by officers from the Bundesamt für Zoll und Grenzsicherheit (BAZG) - during random roadside or border inspections. These officers verify that the sticker is correctly affixed to the windscreen, as there are no automated systems for detecting physical vignettes.
- E-vignettes - monitored using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, which are installed at strategic motorway locations and used by mobile patrol units. These systems scan vehicle registration plates and cross-check them against a central database managed by BAZG. BAZG agents commonly conduct border checks. Cantonal police forces use patrol vehicles equipped with ANPR systems to perform on-the-spot checks, especially on major transit routes.
BAZG operates under the Swiss Federal Department of Finance.
Swiss VignettesFines for not having a vignette CH
Driving in Switzerland without a valid vignette results in a CHF 200 fine, payable immediately to the police officer during the roadside check. Additionally, you must purchase a vignette on the spot (CHF 40).
The total penalty is around CHF 240 (around €256).
Don't risk a fine!
Order your Swiss motorway vignette by clicking the button below. Select the right vignette type and pay securely online. A payment confirmation will be sent to your email.
Buy Swiss vignetteFrequently Asked Questions
1. Which vehicles are exempt from vignettes in Switzerland?
Police, emergency, and selected diplomatic vehicles are exempt. Also, trailers towed by motorbikes and tricycles do not require a vignette. If you exit the motorway at the first junction after crossing the border, no vignette is required.
2. What are the speed limits in Switzerland?
- 50 km/h in built-up areas
- 80 km/h outside built-up areas
- 100 km/h on expressways
- 120 km/h on motorways
3. What equipment is mandatory in vehicles in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, a warning triangle is mandatory. If you travel with a trailer, each vehicle must carry its triangle.
4. Does the vignette cover the Munt La Schera tunnel?
No.
This tunnel requires an extra ticket. Full pricing can be found in the Road Charges Switzerland article.
5. What is the penalty for falsifying vignette data?
The fine depends on the court decision and the specific circumstances of the case.