Service Area — Austria Vignette Coverage
This page provides regional information about vignette purchase points, local nuances, and coverage specifics for the Austrian motorway network, with a focus on the Salzburg region.
Coverage Area
The Austrian vignette covers the entire motorway (Autobahn) and expressway (Schnellstraße) network across all nine Austrian federal states:
| Federal State | Key Motorways | Special Toll Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna (Wien) | A1, A2, A4, A21, A22, A23 | None |
| Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) | A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A21, A22 | None |
| Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) | A1, A7, A8, A9, A25, A26 | Pyhrn sections (A9) |
| Salzburg | A1, A8, A10 | Tauern sections (A10) |
| Tyrol (Tirol) | A12, A13 | Brenner (A13), Arlberg (S16) |
| Vorarlberg | A14, S16 | Arlberg Tunnel (S16) |
| Styria (Steiermark) | A2, A9 | Gleinalm/Bosruck (A9) |
| Carinthia (Kärnten) | A2, A10, A11 | Karawanken (A11), Tauern (A10) |
| Burgenland | A2, A3 | None |
Purchase Points near Salzburg
The following locations in and around Salzburg sell Austrian vignettes:
- OMV Petrol Stations: Multiple locations throughout Salzburg and on approach motorways. Open 24/7 at motorway service areas.
- BP Stations: Available at major BP stations in Salzburg and surrounding areas.
- ÖAMTC Office Salzburg: Getreidegasse 8, 5020 Salzburg. Open Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–13:00.
- ARBÖ Office Salzburg: Available at the local ARBÖ branch. Check current opening hours.
- Trafik (Tobacco Shops): Widely available throughout Salzburg city centre and suburbs.
- Post Office (Österreichische Post): Selected branches in Salzburg sell physical vignettes.
- Motorway Service Areas: All major service areas on motorways approaching Salzburg.
- Online (ASFINAG): Available 24/7 at asfinag.at — recommended for digital vignettes.
Regional Nuances for Salzburg and Surroundings
- Border crossings: If entering Austria near Salzburg, vignettes are available at the first petrol station after the border. Do not drive on the motorway without a valid vignette, even for a short distance.
- City ring roads: Some sections of ring roads near Salzburg may or may not require a vignette. Check the ASFINAG map for the specific road designation (A/S = vignette required; B = not required).
- Construction zones: Temporary detours through non-motorway roads during construction do not require a vignette for the detour section.
- Seasonal traffic: During ski season and summer holidays, purchase points near Salzburg may experience queues. Consider purchasing digitally in advance.
- Cross-border commuters: If you commute regularly between Salzburg and a neighbouring country, the Annual vignette is strongly recommended for cost efficiency.
- Rental cars: If renting a car in Austria, confirm with the rental company whether a vignette is already included. Many Austrian rental cars come with a valid annual vignette, but this is not guaranteed.
- Electric vehicles: Electric vehicles are subject to the same vignette requirements as conventional vehicles. There is currently no exemption for EVs on Austrian motorways.
Terms on This Page
Autobahn — Austrian motorway (A-road). Vignette required. See FAQ Glossary.
Schnellstraße — Austrian expressway (S-road). Vignette required. See FAQ Glossary.
Special Toll — FAQ Glossary