E-vignette Slovakia

Toll roads in Slovakia

In Slovakia, tolls apply on two types of roads: motorways D (diaľnica) and expressways R (rýchlostná cesta). These roads are marked with a red sign displaying a white D or R together with the route number.

An e-vignette is not required on every section of these roads, but only on designated tolled segments. At the beginning of each tolled section, clearly marked signs indicate that a valid e-vignette is required. The toll is collected exclusively via the e-vignette system, which is linked to your vehicle’s license plate.

Many D and R roads are also part of the European route network and may carry an additional green E designation. This has no impact on the toll requirement and simply indicates that the road is part of the international network connecting Slovakia with neighbouring countries.

As tolled and toll-free sections may overlap or change without obvious transitions, it is not always clear where an e-vignette is required. If you intend to drive on any D or R road in Slovakia, it is strongly recommended to purchase an e-vignette in advance. This ensures full compliance and helps you avoid fines.

List of toll roads requiring an e-vignette in Slovakia

An e-vignette is required on the following motorway D and expressway R sections:

D1 from Bratislava-Východ to Hričovské Podhradie (junction D1/D3)
D1 from Dubná Skala to Turany
D1 from Ivachnová to Poprad-Západ
D1 from Poprad-Východ to Spišský Štvrtok (temporarily exempt)
D1 from Spišský Štvrtok to Prešov-Západ
D1 from Prešov-Juh to Košice-Sever
D1 from Rozhanovce to Bidovce
D2 from Brodské at the Czech border to Kúty (temporarily exempt)
D2 from Kúty to Stupava
D2 from Bratislava-Jarovce (junction D2/D4) to Čunovo at the Hungarian border
D3 from Čadca, Bukov to Skalité at the Polish border

Some motorway and expressway sections are designated as “temporarily exempt”, meaning that no e-vignette is currently required. These exemptions typically apply to short bypasses, sections under construction, or roads that have not yet been fully integrated into the e-vignette system.

Even if you only plan to use one of these exempt sections, purchasing an e-vignette in advance is strongly recommended. Roadworks, diversions or navigation errors may still lead you onto a tolled section, where a valid e-vignette is required. Fines for non-compliance are significantly higher than the cost of an e-vignette.

Toll regulations for heavy vehicles in Slovakia

Vehicles with a maximum gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 t, including lorries, trucks, buses and motorhomes, are not covered by the Slovakia e-vignette system. These vehicles are subject to the Slovak electronic toll system (e-toll), which charges based on actual road usage.

How the Slovakia truck toll is calculated

The toll for heavy vehicles is calculated based on the following factors:

• Distance travelled on tolled road sections

• Number of axles, including any attached trailers

• Road category (motorways, expressways and selected national roads)

• Emission class and CO₂ category, in accordance with EU legislation

Since July 2025, the Slovak toll system applies a multi-component tariff structure in which the CO₂ emission class directly affects the toll rate. Vehicles with lower emissions benefit from reduced rates, while higher-emission vehicles are subject to higher charges.

OBU requirement for heavy vehicles

All vehicles exceeding 3.5 t must be equipped with an On-Board Unit (OBU) in order to use tolled roads in Slovakia.

The OBU:

• Uses GPS and GSM technology to track movement on tolled roads

• Records distance travelled, road category and axle configuration

• Automatically calculates and transmits the toll charges

• Must be updated if the axle configuration changes, for example when attaching a trailer