European countries covered by our information resource
Road Austria provides information relevant to drivers travelling from across Europe to Austria. Our content is specifically designed to assist drivers from the following countries, who may be unfamiliar with the Austrian motorway vignette system.
Austria sits at the heart of Europe and serves as a major transit corridor for drivers travelling between Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Europe. Drivers from all of the countries listed on this page may need to cross Austrian territory as part of their journey, or may choose to visit Austria as a destination in its own right.
For drivers from countries that do not use a vignette system, the Austrian requirement can come as a surprise. For drivers from countries that do use vignettes, it is important to understand that each country's vignette is valid only within that country's borders, and a separate Austrian vignette must be obtained for travel on Austrian motorways.
Our information resource is written in English to serve as a common language resource for drivers from across the European continent. We aim to provide clear, practical guidance that is accessible regardless of the driver's country of origin.
Austria shares borders with eight countries: Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Major motorway border crossings exist on all of these borders, and drivers entering Austria via any of these crossings will need a valid vignette to proceed on the motorway network.
Drivers approaching from further afield, such as from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, or the Balkans, will typically transit through one or more of Austria's neighbouring countries before reaching the Austrian border. It is advisable to plan the entire route in advance and ensure that valid vignettes or toll passes are obtained for all countries on the planned itinerary.