Vignettes for driving from Germany to Italy
The main Munich–Brenner–Milan corridor crosses Austrian motorways soon after the border. Italy uses distance tolls rather than a national car vignette; Switzerland is an alternate alpine path with its own annual e-vignette. Most drivers on the Brenner route only need the Austrian vignette for the vignette segment of the trip.
Route: Munich – Innsbruck – Brenner – Verona · A8, A12, A13, A22 · Plate format: M-AB 1234
Driving from Germany to Italy
Roughly 440 km and about 4:30 of driving, excluding stops.
Along the way
The Brenner is the lowest of the major Alpine crossings at about 1 370 metres, which is why it carries the heaviest lorry traffic in the Alps and why Tyrol restricts night driving on it. The Austrian vignette does not include the Brenner motorway; that section is a separate toll. Italy has no vignette at all — you take a ticket entering the autostrada and pay on the way out.
What the vignettes do not cover
The Brenner motorway (A13) is a separate route toll on top of the Austrian vignette, and Italian motorways are billed at toll booths by distance.
Vignettes you typically need
Combined price estimate 2026
Approximate total for a short trip (about 7–10 days of cover per country where available), including the service fee. Switzerland is annual-only. Exact products depend on your dates.
| Per country (short-trip pick) | Estimated total |
|---|---|
| Austria | 18.79 EUR |
| Estimated total | 18.79 EUR |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from Germany to Italy?
On the main motorway corridor, plan for: Austria. Origin/destination countries without a car vignette still appear in the route—only the listed vignette markets typically need a purchase.
Is the combined price the final checkout total?
No—it is a short-trip estimate using common validity lengths per country plus the service fee. Your dates, vehicle class, and exact path can change the products and total.
Do Germany, Poland, Italy, or Croatia sell a national car vignette?
Those markets generally use other toll models (or none for cars on many roads). This corridor page focuses on vignette countries you cross between them.
Can I prefill this corridor in the route checker?
Yes—use the button on this page to open the checker with start and destination cities set, then confirm dates and plate before ordering.