Everything about the Swiss motorway vignette – the only European country with annual-only option. CHF 40, valid 14 months, no short-term alternatives.
Last updated: August 2026 • 2026 vignette color: to be announced
Unlike Austria, Slovenia, or other countries, Switzerland only offers an annual vignette. Even if you're just transiting for a few hours, you must buy the full annual vignette (CHF 40). There is no daily, weekly, or monthly option. This has been a topic of political debate, but as of 2026, no changes have been implemented.
Purchase the digital e-vignette from the official Swiss Federal Roads Office website.
Buy at e-vignette.chOfficial Swiss government website • Digital or physical sticker available
The Swiss vignette is valid from December 1 of the previous year through January 31 of the following year. This means if you buy the 2026 vignette, you get 14 months of use – great value if you travel to Switzerland multiple times per year!
Switzerland's annual-only policy can be expensive for short visits:
Most Swiss motorways are covered by the vignette • Some tunnels have separate tolls • Open full EU toll calculator →
Since 2023, Switzerland offers both digital e-vignette (linked to license plate) and traditional adhesive stickers. The digital version is convenient if you have multiple vehicles or want to avoid sticker removal hassle.
The Swiss vignette price is fixed by law at CHF 40. Any website charging more is a scam. Only buy from official sources listed above.
The vignette is required on all Swiss motorways (Autobahn/Autoroute) and semi-motorways, marked with green signs.
These tunnels require a separate toll payment even with a valid vignette:
| Tunnel | Route | Car Price |
|---|---|---|
| Great St. Bernard Tunnel | CH-IT border tunnel | €32.00 |
| Munt la Schera Tunnel | CH-IT (Livigno) | €26.00 |
The famous Gotthard Road Tunnel (A2) is covered by the vignette – no additional toll required. However, expect long queues during peak travel times (summer weekends, holidays).
Switzerland actively enforces vignette requirements with police checks, especially near borders and at tunnel entrances.
You'll also be fined for:
For physical stickers: Place it on the inside of the windshield, either behind the rearview mirror or in the lower left corner. It must be directly on glass – not on a tinted strip or sticker.
If you don't want to buy the annual vignette, you have limited options:
Unless you have significant time to spare, the CHF 40 vignette is worth it. Avoiding Swiss motorways adds hours to most journeys and uses more fuel. The 14-month validity makes it decent value if you visit Switzerland even twice per year.
Use our free toll calculator to estimate your total costs including vignettes, tunnel tolls, and fuel.
© 2026 fuel-prices.eu • Information sourced from Swiss Federal Roads Office • Last verified August 2026
A motorway vignette for Switzerland, for a standard passenger car, costs €42.73. The vignette covers the whole motorway network for its validity period — it is not charged per kilometre.
Options and prices: Annual Vignette 2026 — €42.73.
Prices last verified 1 August 2026. Tariffs change when the national authority publishes new prices, most often at the turn of the year — this is not a live feed. Buy only from the official seller linked on this page. Machine-readable: llms.txt