How much does the Swiss motorway vignette cost?
The Swiss motorway vignette costs CHF 40, equivalent to EUR 43.17 at the 13 November 2026 reference rate; the sticker and e-vignette cost the same and are valid for 14 months.
Verifiable answer
The Swiss motorway vignette costs CHF 40, equivalent to EUR 43.17 at the 13 November 2026 reference rate; the sticker and e-vignette cost the same and are valid for 14 months.
- How much does the Swiss motorway vignette cost?
- €43 / annual vignette
- €43
- Switzerland
- 14 November 2026
- Confidence: High
- CHF 40 annual charge for Swiss motorways and semi-motorways; EUR 43.17 reference equivalent on 13 November 2026; Sticker or e-vignette version; Validity from 1 December to 31 January of the following year
- CHF-EUR conversion charged by a card or bank; E-vignette fees charged by intermediary websites; Heavy-vehicle charge for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes; Tolls or charges for infrastructure outside the vignette
- Number of vehicles or trailers subject to the charge; Authorised total weight; Sticker or digital format; CHF-EUR exchange rate at payment; Official purchase or intermediary
- 3 sources
Short answer
Switzerland does not sell a daily or weekly vignette: even a single transit requires the CHF 40 annual one. Choosing the sticker or digital version does not change the official price.
To use Swiss motorways and semi-motorways in a car, motorcycle or light trailer, you do not pay a toll booth on each stretch. You pay an annual road charge through a vignette. The official price is CHF 40 and is identical for the traditional sticker and the e-vignette. The detail that often surprises visitors driving from Italy is its duration: there is no ten-day or monthly version. Even someone crossing the country once must buy the annual vignette, apart from the local exceptions listed by customs for certain border crossings and the first exit. Its period does not match the calendar year but lasts fourteen months, from 1 December of the previous year to 31 January of the following year. This guide reports the price set by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security and does not convert it into euros, because the amount in euros depends on the exchange rate on the day and, for card payments, on the card issuer.
What is included
- CHF 40 annual charge for Swiss motorways and semi-motorways
- EUR 43.17 reference equivalent on 13 November 2026
- Sticker or e-vignette version
- Validity from 1 December to 31 January of the following year
What is not included
- CHF-EUR conversion charged by a card or bank
- E-vignette fees charged by intermediary websites
- Heavy-vehicle charge for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
- Tolls or charges for infrastructure outside the vignette
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Swiss motorway vignetteCHF 40 charge for Swiss motorways and semi-motorways for vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes; EUR 43.17 at the 13 November 2026 reference rate. The Swiss-franc price is the same for the sticker and e-vignette. | Compulsory | one-off | €43 |
What the price depends on
- Number of vehicles or trailers subject to the charge
- Authorised total weight
- Sticker or digital format
- CHF-EUR exchange rate at payment
- Official purchase or intermediary
Hidden costs
- The euro equivalent may rise because of exchange rates and card fees.
- A chargeable trailer needs its own vignette, separate from the car's.
- A digital intermediary can add a fee that the federal authority does not charge.
- The vignette is not refunded proportionally when the road network is used for only a few days.
Three realistic scenarios
Official online purchase
€43
You buy the e-vignette from the federal portal: the charge is CHF 40, or EUR 43.17 at the stated reference rate.
Sticker purchase
€43
You buy the physical vignette from an authorised outlet: the charge remains CHF 40, or EUR 43.17 at the reference rate.
Car with a trailer
€86
A car and trailer up to 3.5 tonnes are both subject to the charge: CHF 80, or EUR 86.34 at the reference rate.
How to spend less
- Buy the e-vignette only from the official federal portal: the official price is exactly CHF 40.
- When paying from Italy, check your card's exchange rate and foreign-currency fee first.
- Do not buy twice: enable number-plate visibility for an e-vignette if you want to check whether a valid one already exists.
- If you are towing a trailer, budget for its vignette separately before leaving.
- Plan the journey within the validity window: one vignette may cover two winter trips only if both fall within its 14-month period.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a daily or weekly Swiss vignette?
No. The federal customs authority says Switzerland has no short-term vignette. Even a single motorway journey normally requires the CHF 40 annual charge. Before routing a trip over fast roads, check the limited exceptions at certain border crossings and the rule requiring you to leave at the first exit.
Does the e-vignette cost more than the sticker?
No. Both versions cost CHF 40. The sticker is tied to the vehicle and must be affixed correctly, while the e-vignette is tied to the number plate and bought through the federal Via portal. The practical difference is how the entitlement is linked and checked, not the road charge.
How long is the Swiss motorway vignette valid for?
It is valid for 14 months, from 1 December of the year before the printed year to 31 January of the following year. It is not valid for twelve months from purchase. An e-vignette bought during the period is valid immediately, but still expires at the end of that annual window.
Do I need a vignette for a trailer too?
Yes, where the trailer is subject to the charge and not to the heavy-vehicle charge. The federal authority says the car's entitlement does not automatically cover its trailer. For a car and light trailer, the official combined price is CHF 80 before any currency conversion.
Why can my Italian card show an amount different from EUR 43.17?
EUR 43.17 is the reference equivalent of CHF 40 calculated using the Bank of Italy rate of 13 November 2026, not a guaranteed transaction rate. Your card applies its own rate and may add a foreign-currency fee. The authority also notes that intermediaries may charge processing costs. The clearest approach is to use the official shop and check your card's terms.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We checked the price directly on two pages from Switzerland's Federal Office for Customs and Border Security. Both state CHF 40 for the annual vignette and confirm that the sticker and e-vignette cost the same. To express it in this site's euro-or-dollar schema, we applied the latest Bank of Italy reference rate: on 13 November 2026, EUR 1 was CHF 0.9266, so CHF 40 equals EUR 43.17. The FAQ also specifies the validity period, the requirement for vehicles and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes, the lack of short-term options and potential card-conversion costs. We excluded fuel, charges for particular infrastructure and third-party reseller fees.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is high because price, validity and formats are stated by the federal authority collecting the charge and agree across two official pages opened today. EUR 43.17 is a transparent calculation using the Bank of Italy reference rate of 13 November 2026, not a permanent euro price.
Official CHF 40 price, 14-month validity and no short-term vignette
FAQ contrassegno autostradale (opens in a new tab)
Ufficio federale della dogana e della sicurezza dei confini svizzero · Public authority · Verified on 14 November 2026
Official page opened on 14 November 2026. We checked the price, validity period, covered vehicles, the distinction between official purchase and resellers, and the absence of a daily or weekly option.
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Confirmation that sticker and e-vignette both cost CHF 40 and attach to vehicle or number plate respectively
Contrassegno elettronico e contrassegno adesivo (opens in a new tab)
Ufficio federale della dogana e della sicurezza dei confini svizzero · Public authority · Verified on 14 November 2026
Second official page opened on 14 November 2026. It independently confirms the price within the federal authority and explains the different link between the physical and digital versions.
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Reference rate: EUR 1 equals CHF 0.9266 on 13 November 2026
Cambi di riferimento del 13 novembre 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Banca d'Italia · Public authority · Verified on 14 November 2026
Bank of Italy page opened on 14 November 2026. As no rate is published over the weekend, we used the latest available reference: CHF 40 divided by 0.9266 equals EUR 43.17, rounded to cents. It is an informational reference, not a card's transaction rate.
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Revision history
First published on 14 November 2026 after checking price, validity, formats and purchase conditions on two Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security pages.
- 14 November 2026
- 14 November 2026
- 14 February 2027
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