Brenner Pass – tolls for lorries (A13/A22)

Are you heading south to Europe by lorry and planning to cross the Brenner Pass? Then you’ve come to the right place. This route is not only one of the most important transport corridors in Europe, but also a strategic location where it is easy to make a mistake – especially if you are not familiar with the local toll rules.

The A13 motorway on the Austrian side and its Italian continuation, the A22, look innocent on the map. Just a transit route through the Alps. However, there are two separate toll collection systems, each with different rules.

In this guide, we break down all the road tolls associated with crossing the Brenner Pass. We explain how the payment system works in Austria and what it looks like on the Italian side. In short: where to pay, how to pay and how much it all actually costs – without unnecessary jargon, simply and concisely.

The Brenner Pass – a key transport route in Europe

Gdy mówimy o europejskich trasach tranzytowych, przełęcz Brenner zawsze pojawia się w pierwszym When we talk about European transit routes, the Brenner Pass always comes first. And this is no coincidence. Located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, right on the border between Austria and Italy, it connects two key regions: Tyrol and South Tyrol. More specifically, the cities of Innsbruck and Trento, and further on, Verona, which are transport hubs of great importance for freight traffic between northern and southern Europe.

This is where the A13 motorway (Brenner Autobahn) on the Austrian side and the A22 (Autostrada del Brennero) on the Italian side run.

For lorry drivers, this is not just one of many routes – it is the ‘lifeline’ for logistics. It is no coincidence that in 2021 alone, more than 14 million vehicles passed through it, a large proportion of which were heavy goods vehicles.

What is more, Brenner is the only Alpine pass that can be crossed relatively ‘gently’ – without dramatic climbs, hairpin bends and the risk of getting stuck in winter. This is why so many carriers choose this route, even though it involves specific costs.

Disruptions on the A13 – renovation of the Luegbrücke bridge

Since January 2025, renovation work has been underway on the Luegbrücke bridge on the Austrian section of the A13 motorway, which is over 60 years old and in need of thorough modernisation. As a result, certain restrictions have been introduced – on the section between Matrei and the national border, traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction. It has also been announced that on selected days with the heaviest traffic, it will be possible to use two lanes in one direction – with the exception of vehicles with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes: they must then use the left lane (specifically – the inside lane).

According to the ASFINAG report, the current traffic organisation is working well in practice, and any congestion is insignificant. However, hauliers are calling for the night-time bans on lorries to be lifted or for other solutions to be introduced that better separate tourist and freight traffic.

The renovation of the Luegbrücke bridge will take more than 5 years. During this time, a new viaduct is planned to be built next to the existing structure, which will allow it to be demolished and increase traffic capacity.

Toll charges – what you need to know before you travel

Before you set off on your journey through the Brenner Pass, there is one thing you need to know: when it comes to tolls, Austria and Italy play by completely different rules.

Each of these countries has its own separate toll collection system, different devices, different rates, and uses its own vehicle category classification.

How to pay for the journey?

If you are driving a vehicle with a GVW of over 3.5 tonnes – i.e. a lorry, articulated lorry, bus or large motorhome – you are subject to special regulations that differ from those for passenger cars. And it’s not just that you pay more. The key is how you pay.

In Austria, you must have a special on-board device, such as a HOGS toll box or GO-Box, which automatically calculates the tolls.

In Italy, on the other hand, you enter the toll road section, collect a ticket and then pay when you exit. An alternative is the Telepass system or (as in Austria) the HOGS toll box, which supports as many as 17 toll systems in 14 countries and allows you to pay automatically – without stopping at toll collection points.

Two systems – one route

As you can see, although the Brenner Pass is one continuous section on the map, in practice it connects two worlds of different regulations and payments. There is no common system here, so it is not possible to pay in Italy for a section in Austria or vice versa.

In the following sections, we will take a closer look at both systems, step by step. We will start with Austria, then move on to the guidelines applicable in Italy, and finally address the most frequently asked questions.

Tolls on the Austrian A13 Brenner Autobahn

Driving along the Austrian section of the Brenner route not only offers picturesque views and excellent road quality, but also involves the obligation to pay tolls in accordance with specific rules.

Would you like to learn more about tolls and vignettes in Austria? Read: Tolls and vignettes – Austria [2025] >>>

The GO toll system and on-board units – how does it work?

Let’s start with the basics – GO toll is an electronic toll collection system in Austria for heavy goods vehicles. To use it, you need to have an additional device with you, such as a HOGS toll box or GO-Box.

These are small on-board devices mounted on the windscreen. They work automatically – when you pass under a gantry, they calculate the toll based on the distance travelled, the number of axles and the vehicle’s emission class.

The GO-Box can be purchased or rented at petrol stations, ASFINAG points and online. The toll is paid ‘in advance’ or after passing through – so you can either top up the device before driving and the appropriate amounts will be deducted automatically, or settle later on the basis of an invoice (post-paid system).

You can order the HOGS toll box on our website by filling out a short form >>>

Toll rates on the Brenner A13

Toll rates on the section from Innsbruck-Amras to the Italian border (~35 km) vary depending on:

• the type of vehicle,
• the number of axles,
• the CO₂ emission class (EURO),
• and the time of day (daytime: 05:00 – 22:00, night-time: 22:00 – 05:00).

The rates (in euros) applicable from 1 January 2025 for heavy goods vehicles and motorhomes are as follows:

EMISSION CLASS	2 AXLES	3 AXLES	4 OR MORE AXLES
CO₂ emissions – class 5, zero-emission vehicle	day and night: 5,91	day and night: 8,25	day: 12,34 night: 24,55
CO₂ emissions – class 4, EURO VI	day and night: 23,67	day and night: 33,10	day: 49,54 night: 98,46
CO₂ emissions – class 3, EURO VI	day and night: 24,08	day and night: 33,68	day: 50,41 night: 99,31
CO₂ emissions – class 2, EURO VI	day and night: 24,09	day and night: 33,71	day: 50,45 night: 99,35
CO₂ emissions – class 1, EURO VI	day and night: 24,13	day and night: 33,75	day: 50,52 night: 99,43
CO₂ emissions – class 1, EURO V oraz EEV	day and night: 24,59	day and night: 34,47	day: 54,42 night: 100,33
CO₂ emissions – class 1, EURO IV	day and night: 25,13	day and night: 35,06	day: 52,33 night: 101,23
CO₂ emissions – class 1, EURO III	day and night: 25,64	day and night: 35,79	day: 53,31 night: 102,23

👉 The toll for crossing the Europabrücke bridge is included in the price.

The conclusion from this fairly detailed table is simple: the more environmentally friendly the vehicle, the cheaper it is.

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Toll charges on the Italian A22 Autostrada del Brennero

You have crossed the pass on the Austrian side, passed the ‘Italia’ sign, and now you are facing another section subject to section tolls – the A22 Brenner motorway. The name sounds similar? That’s true, but the toll system here works completely differently than in Austria.

If you use the HOGS toll box, you don’t have to worry about it – nothing changes for you. In the case of the GO-Box, you can forget about it in Italy, as it only works in Austria.

How does the toll system work on the Brenner motorway in Italy?

There is no vignette in Italy. You can choose between the classic gate toll collection system – you take a ticket when you enter the motorway and pay the appropriate rate depending on the number of kilometres travelled when you exit – and the automatic system.

Each kilometre costs money, and prices increase with the vehicle category.

Vehicle categories and toll calculation in Italy

Italy uses the ‘Assi-Sagoma’ vehicle classification system, which is based on the number of axles and the height of the vehicle measured at the front axle. These parameters determine how much you will pay for using the motorway.

The system distinguishes between five vehicle classes:

• Class A – vehicles with 2 axles and a height of up to 1.3 m at the front axle (usually passenger cars, some SUVs, motorcycles over 150 cm³),
• class B – vehicles with 2 axles, but with a height of more than 1.3 m at the front axle (most vans, motorhomes, light commercial vehicles),
• class 3 – vehicles or combinations with 3 axles,
• class 4 – vehicles or combinations with 4 axles,
• class 5 – vehicles or combinations with 5 or more axles.

This classification is used on all Italian motorways, including the A22 route covering the Brenner Pass. When you enter the route, the system automatically identifies your vehicle category, and the toll is calculated when you exit the road, based on the distance travelled and the assigned class.

Toll rates on the Autostrada del Brennero (A22)

Would you like to know the exact rates? There are no fixed amounts for the entire route. The final toll amount depends on the vehicle category and the length of the journey, so it must be calculated individually.

The best way to check what charges apply in a given case on the Italian side of the Brenner motorway is to use the toll calculator available on the A22 motorway website >>>.

For example, the journey (~315 km) between the Barriera Brennero junction and the Campogalliano junction is:

VEHICLE CLASS	PRICE
Class A	22,30 €
Class B	22,80 €
Class 3	30,50 €
Class 4	45,90 €
Class 5	54,10 €

13% discount on expressways and motorways in Italy

It is worth knowing that our HOGS toll box device allows you to obtain up to a 13% discount on tolls on the Italian motorway network.

It operates as part of the Italian consorzio offering the highest level of discounts available on the market. This is a real saving for regular routes in this area.

More information about the HOGS toll box >>>

Summary – what to keep in mind when planning a trip through the Brenner Pass

It is safe to say that crossing the Brenner Pass is part of the daily logistics routine for many lorry drivers. However, it is also a place where it is easy to make a costly mistake – especially if we treat this route as a single continuous route and ignore the fact that Austria and Italy play by completely different rules here.

The most important things to remember:

• Austria uses the GO toll system – tolls are calculated electronically based on the number of axles, the vehicle’s emission class and the time of day.
• Italy uses a classic toll gate system (and optional solutions such as the HOGS toll box) – you pay for the kilometres travelled.
• There is no single common toll system – you have to pay separately in both countries.
• Tolls may change (e.g. at the beginning of the year), so it is worth checking the current rates on the ASFINAG and Autostrada del Brennero websites on an ongoing basis.

Are you planning regular trips through the Brenner Pass? It is worth preparing in advance. If this is your first trip, it is best to have this guide handy.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do I pay for a lorry trip through the Brenner Pass?

In Austria, you need an on-board device (HOGS toll box or GO-Box) that automatically calculates the tolls (depending on the number of axles, vehicle emission class and time of day).

In Italy, the toll depends on the length of the section travelled. You pay at the toll gate: in cash, by card, ViaCard or Telepass. You can also use the HOGS toll box, as in Austria and 14 other countries.

Is it possible to drive without a vignette or GO-Box?

The vignette does not apply to vehicles with a GVW of over 3.5 tonnes – for these, a GO-Box or other on-board device is required.

Not having a vignette or an active on-board device means not paying the toll, which can result in a severe penalty – although we will not go into the details here, it is certainly not worth the risk.

Are the toll systems in Austria and Italy connected?

No. Each country has its own toll system. The GO-Box only works in Austria. Telepass or ViaCard only work in Italy. It is not possible to apply the rules of one system in both countries.

A convenient solution is to use the on-board device from HOGS – it automatically calculates and pays for journeys in both countries.

How much does the Brenner Pass cost for passenger cars?

Passenger cars travelling through the Austrian section of the Brenner Pass, i.e. the A13 Brenner, are treated completely differently to lorries. You have to pay a separate special toll (Sondermaut) – regardless of whether you have a standard vignette.

The cost of a single journey along the entire A13 route is currently €12.00 (including VAT). This is a so-called single route ticket.

Alternatively, multi-trip cards (for residents and people with disabilities) are also available – all for €12.00. An exception is the free version available for vehicles adapted to transport people with disabilities (a digital vignette is required).

After crossing the border and entering the A22 in Italy, the fee depends on the length of the journey.

For example, for a standard passenger car (class A), you will pay €22.30 (as of May 2025) for the route from Barriera Brennero to Campogalliano. This is a typical journey from the border to the end of the Italian section of the A22 – i.e. the entire Brenner route on the Italian side.azd z granicy do końca włoskiego odcinka A22 – czyli cała trasa Brenner po stronie włoskiej.

To sum up:

• Austria (A13): €12.00,
• Italy (A22): €22.30.

➡️ Total: €34.30 for a passenger car to travel through the entire Brenner Pass.

What types of vignettes are there in Austria and how do you pay for them?

In Austria, a vignette is mandatory for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes travelling on motorways and expressways.

➡️ There are three main types of vignettes available:

• 1-day vignette,
• 10-day vignette,
• 2-month vignette,
• annual vignette.

You can choose between a traditional vignette sticker for your windscreen and an electronic vignette, which is linked to your vehicle’s registration number and does not require a physical sticker.

➡️ How to pay for a vignette in Austria?

• electronically – if purchasing online, it is best to use the official website asfinag.at,
• at petrol stations near the border,
• at motorway sales points.

Payment is possible in cash, by credit/debit card or via mobile systems (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay – depending on the point of sale).

Please note: the vignette is mandatory for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. Vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes (e.g. lorries and buses) do not use the vignette, but the GO toll system.