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= Netherlands Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Mostly toll-free, specific tunnels/bridges only<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Limited toll collection (A1 motorway + Sozina tunnel only)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Various tunnel operators + Eurovignette<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 41 km A1 Bar-Boljare motorway, 4.2 km Sozina tunnel<br>
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'''Currency:''' Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Euro (EUR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' A24 Blankenburg, Kiltunnel, Westerschelde Tunnel<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Cash, cards, ENP electronic units<br>
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'''Technology:''' Free-flow tolling, electronic tags, manual payment
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Monteput (state company), CRBC (Chinese contractor)
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls for Montenegro? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-netherlands Calculate Netherlands Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in the Netherlands? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need to pay tolls for most Montenegro roads - only two specific routes charge tolls. Montenegro operates a very limited toll system covering just the A1 motorway (41 km) and the Sozina tunnel (4.2 km).</p>
  
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'''For passenger cars: Mostly no.''' The Netherlands has one of Europe's most toll-free road networks. All motorways and highways are free for cars, with only specific tunnels and bridges requiring payment.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Unlike neighboring countries with extensive toll networks, Montenegro charges tolls on only two routes while maintaining all other roads completely free, including regular highways and mountain roads.</p>
  
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'''For trucks over 12 tons: Yes.''' Heavy vehicles must purchase a Eurovignette for motorway access across Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Sweden.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> A1 motorway operational since July 2022 with €3.50 car toll. Second section Mateševo-Andrijevica planned for 2030 completion with EU funding support.</p>
  
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'''Specific toll locations for all vehicles:'''
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* '''A24 Blankenburg Connection''' (Rotterdam area) - €1.51 cars, €9.13 trucks
 
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* '''Westerschelde Tunnel''' - €5 cars, higher rates for tall vehicles
 
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* '''Kiltunnel''' - €2 cars, €5 for vehicles over 2.3m height
 
  
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== Netherlands Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Montenegro operates just two toll routes with fixed rates, while all other roads remain free of charge.</p>
  
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=== A24 Blankenburg Connection (2025) ===
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<th>Vehicle Type</th>
 
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<th>Weight/Height Limit</th>
 
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<th>Per Trip Cost</th>
 
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<th>Payment Method</th>
 
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<td>Cars, Vans, Motorcycles</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Route</th>
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<td>Up to 3,500 kg</td>
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<td>€1.51</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Heavy Vehicles</th>
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<td>Free-flow electronic</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Distance/Notes</th>
 
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<td>Electric Vans</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">A1 Bar-Boljare Motorway</td>
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<td>Up to 4,250 kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.50</td>
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<td>€1.51</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€17.00</td>
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<td>Free-flow electronic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">41 km - Full section</td>
 
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<td>Trucks & Large Vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Sozina Tunnel</td>
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<td>Over 3,500 kg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€2.50</td>
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<td>€9.13</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€5.00</td>
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<td>Free-flow electronic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">4.2 km tunnel only</td>
 
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=== Westerschelde Tunnel Rates ===
 
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<th>Vehicle Category</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles (A1)</td>
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<th>Height</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€1.50</td>
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<th>Standard Rate</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">N/A</td>
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<th>With t-tag Discount</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Reduced rate</td>
 
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<td>Cars & Small Motorhomes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorcycles (Sozina)</td>
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<td>Under 3m</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€1.50</td>
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<td>Free from Dec 2024</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">N/A</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Scooters included</td>
 
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<td>Large Motorhomes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kamenari-Lepetane Ferry</td>
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<td>3m+ and 6m+ length</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3.00</td>
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<td>€7.45</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Varies</td>
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<td>€5.70</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">10-minute crossing</td>
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<td>High Vehicles/Trucks</td>
 
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<td>Over 3m height</td>
 
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<td>€18.20</td>
 
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<td>€13.90</td>
 
 
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=== Kiltunnel Rates ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Tolls (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Routes:</strong> A1 motorway (Smokovac-Mateševo), Sozina tunnel (Podgorica-Bar shortcut)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Roads:</strong> All other highways, mountain roads, coastal roads, city streets</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Montenegro:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Manual Payment Systems:</strong></p>
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<li>Cash payments: Euro currency accepted at all toll booths</li>
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<li>Credit/debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro accepted</li>
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<li>Change provided for large denomination notes (€100, €200)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Electronic Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>ENP electronic units: €20 purchase + €20 minimum top-up</li>
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<li>Special lanes for TAG-equipped vehicles with microwave antenna</li>
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<li>Prepaid smart cards from Monteput with trip-count discounts</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Montenegro toll roads, use TollGuru Montenegro toll calculator</p>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-europe"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Montenegro Toll Calculator</button></a>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">A1 Motorway Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>First section operational since July 13, 2022 (Smokovac-Mateševo, 41 km)</li>
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<li>Second section Mateševo-Andrijevica planned for 2030 completion</li>
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<li>€100 million EU grant approved for second section construction</li>
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<li>A1 motorway showing increased traffic since opening</li>
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<li>First seven days toll-free promotion completed July 2022</li>
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<li>Four interchange connections: Smokovac, Pelev Brijeg, Veruša, Mateševo</li>
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<li>Sozina tunnel continues normal operations (opened July 2005)</li>
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<li>Current A1 section features 20 bridges, 16 twin-tube tunnels</li>
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<th>Cash/Card Rate</th>
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<li>Maximum speed limit 100 km/h on A1, 60-80 km/h in Sozina tunnel</li>
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<td>Passenger Cars</td>
 
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<td>Under 2.3m</td>
 
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<td>€2.00</td>
 
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<td>€1.45</td>
 
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<td>High Vehicles</td>
 
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<td>Over 2.3m</td>
 
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<td>€5.00</td>
 
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<td>€3.75</td>
 
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=== Eurovignette for Trucks 12+ Tons (2025) ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Northern Montenegro - A1 Motorway Corridor:</strong></p>
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<li>Current section: Smokovac (near Podgorica) to Mateševo (near Kolašin)</li>
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<th>Euro 6 (CO₂ Class 1)</th>
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<li>Future extension: Mateševo-Andrijevica-Berane-Boljare (Serbian border)</li>
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<th>Euro 5</th>
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<li>Total planned length: 165 km when complete</li>
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<th>Euro 4 & Below</th>
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<li>Purpose: Part of Belgrade-Bar corridor connecting Serbia to Adriatic</li>
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<td>Daily</td>
 
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<td>€8-12</td>
 
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<td>€9-14</td>
 
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<td>€11-18</td>
 
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<td>Weekly</td>
 
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<td>€18-28</td>
 
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<td>€22-34</td>
 
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<td>€28-44</td>
 
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<td>Monthly</td>
 
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<td>€35-55</td>
 
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<td>€42-66</td>
 
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<td>€55-88</td>
 
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<td>Annual</td>
 
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<td>€1,274 (up 19%)</td>
 
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<td>€1,350-1,450</td>
 
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<td>€1,550-1,750</td>
 
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'''Note:''' 2025 rates increased 19% and now include CO₂ emission classifications. Exact rates depend on axle count and emission standards.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Montenegro - Coastal Access:</strong></p>
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<li>Sozina tunnel: Podgorica to Bar shortcut (saves 25 km, significant time)</li>
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<li>Alternative route: Free mountain road via Virpazar (longer but scenic)</li>
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<li>Kamenari-Lepetane ferry: Bay of Kotor crossing (saves 30-minute detour)</li>
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== How to Pay Netherlands Tolls ==
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<li>All coastal roads including scenic routes to Budva, Kotor, Herceg Novi</li>
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<li>Mountain roads including Podgorica-Kolašin route (20+ tunnels, toll-free)</li>
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<li>All urban and suburban roads throughout Montenegro</li>
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=== A24 Blankenburg Connection ===
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* '''Free-flow system:''' No stopping required, cameras record license plates
 
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* '''Online payment:''' [https://www.e-tol.nl e-tol.nl] - 7 days advance to 3 days after travel
 
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* '''Automatic billing:''' Prepaid or postpaid account options
 
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* '''Mobile apps:''' MOVE-IZI and other providers
 
  
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=== Tunnel Payments ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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* '''Westerschelde:''' Credit/debit cards, contactless, t-tag, cash (limited hours)
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* '''Kiltunnel:''' Cash, cards, telecard for regular users
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<li>Typical daily tolls: €0-6 depending on routes chosen</li>
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* '''Discount systems:''' Electronic tags provide 20-25% savings
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<li>Podgorica to northern regions: €3.50 if using A1 motorway</li>
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<li>Podgorica to coast: €2.50 if using Sozina tunnel shortcut</li>
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=== Eurovignette Purchase ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Alternatives:</strong></p>
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* '''Online:''' Official AGES portal at eurovignettes.eu
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* '''Border crossings:''' Available at entry points
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<li>Toll-free mountain routes available for all destinations</li>
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* '''Service providers:''' UTA, DKV Card, and other fleet services
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<li>Scenic options often preferred despite longer travel times</li>
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<li>Consider toll routes for time savings, free routes for sightseeing</li>
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
  
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* '''Eurovignette price increase:''' 19% increase from January 2025
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Montenegro tolls completely?</h3>
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* '''CO₂ classification mandatory:''' New emission-based pricing structure
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, both toll routes have free alternatives. A1 motorway can be bypassed via regular highways, and Sozina tunnel via the scenic mountain road through Virpazar to the coast.</p>
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* '''Westerschelde tunnel:''' Cars and motorcycles now free (from December 2024)
 
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* '''A24 Blankenburg:''' New toll road opened, first free-flow system in Netherlands
 
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* '''Future mileage-based toll:''' Planned for trucks by mid-2026, replacing Eurovignette
 
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Montenegro operates closed toll systems with payment required before passage. You cannot enter toll routes without paying, making toll evasion impossible.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but at reduced rates: €1.50 for both A1 motorway and Sozina tunnel, compared to €3.50 and €2.50 respectively for cars.</p>
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* '''Emergency vehicles:''' Exempt from all tolls
 
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* '''Electric vehicles:''' Same rates as conventional vehicles (no special discounts)
 
  
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=== Eurovignette Requirements ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the A1 motorway will extend north to the Serbian border (Mateševo-Andrijevica section by 2030), but most of Montenegro's road network will remain toll-free.</p>
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* '''Buses:''' Exempt from Eurovignette
 
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* '''Vehicles 3.5-12 tons:''' Currently exempt until March 2027
 
  
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=== Tunnel Exemptions ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, tourists pay the same fixed toll rates as residents. Electronic units offer discounts based on usage frequency, available to all users.</p>
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* '''Local residents:''' Some discount programs available
 
  
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== Netherlands vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<td>Tunnel tolls + Eurovignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited tolls</td>
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<td>Mostly free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€1.50-3.50</td>
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<td>Most toll-free in Europe</td>
 
 
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<td>Belgium</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[croatia-motorways-toll-prices-payment-information|Croatia]]</td>
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<td>Tunnel tolls + Distance-based</td>
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<td>Free roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€7 per 100km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive network</td>
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<td>Liefkenshoek tunnel €4.95</td>
 
 
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>No vignette system</td>
 
 
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<td>Luxembourg</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[bosnia-herzegovina-motorway-toll-road-toll-price-payment-information|Bosnia & Herzegovina]]</td>
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<td>Eurovignette</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Selected sections</td>
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<td>Same as Netherlands</td>
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<td>Eurovignette partner</td>
 
 
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<td>Bridge tolls + New truck system</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€5 per tunnel</td>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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<li>[[albania-kalimash-tunnel-highway-motorway-toll|Albania Toll Roads]] - Tunnel toll information</li>
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=== Travel Tips ===
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<li>Monteput: State company responsible for toll collection and road maintenance</li>
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* '''Traffic flow:''' Toll tunnels significantly reduce congestion
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<li>Ministry of Capital Investments: A1 motorway project oversight and planning</li>
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* '''Route planning:''' Factor tunnel locations into navigation
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<li>CRBC: Chinese contractor for A1 construction and technical operations</li>
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== Low Emission Zones (Environmental Restrictions) ==
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No vignette required for passenger cars. Only trucks over 12 tons need the Eurovignette for motorway access.
 
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=== What happens if I don't pay the A24 toll? ===
 
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The free-flow system records license plates. Unpaid tolls result in enforcement action and fines sent to vehicle owners.
 
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* '''Westerschelde Tunnel:''' 0900-235 88 66
 
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* '''Official portal:''' [https://eurovignettes.eu eurovignettes.eu]
 
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* '''AGES operator:''' Eurovignette system administrator
 
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Montenegro Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Limited toll collection (A1 motorway + Sozina tunnel only)
Coverage: 41 km A1 Bar-Boljare motorway, 4.2 km Sozina tunnel
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Cash, cards, ENP electronic units
Operators: Monteput (state company), CRBC (Chinese contractor)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls for Montenegro? 2025 Update

No, you don't need to pay tolls for most Montenegro roads - only two specific routes charge tolls. Montenegro operates a very limited toll system covering just the A1 motorway (41 km) and the Sozina tunnel (4.2 km).

Key Reality: Unlike neighboring countries with extensive toll networks, Montenegro charges tolls on only two routes while maintaining all other roads completely free, including regular highways and mountain roads.

2025 Update: A1 motorway operational since July 2022 with €3.50 car toll. Second section Mateševo-Andrijevica planned for 2030 completion with EU funding support.

Montenegro Toll Costs: What You Actually Pay

Montenegro operates just two toll routes with fixed rates, while all other roads remain free of charge.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Route Cars/Motorcycles Heavy Vehicles Distance/Notes
A1 Bar-Boljare Motorway €3.50 €17.00 41 km - Full section
Sozina Tunnel €2.50 €5.00 4.2 km tunnel only
Motorcycles (A1) €1.50 N/A Reduced rate
Motorcycles (Sozina) €1.50 N/A Scooters included
Kamenari-Lepetane Ferry €3.00 Varies 10-minute crossing

Where You Pay Tolls (2025)

Toll Routes: A1 motorway (Smokovac-Mateševo), Sozina tunnel (Podgorica-Bar shortcut)

Toll-Free Roads: All other highways, mountain roads, coastal roads, city streets

How to Pay Montenegro Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Montenegro:

1. Manual Payment Systems:

  • Cash payments: Euro currency accepted at all toll booths
  • Credit/debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro accepted
  • Change provided for large denomination notes (€100, €200)

2. Electronic Payment:

  • ENP electronic units: €20 purchase + €20 minimum top-up
  • Special lanes for TAG-equipped vehicles with microwave antenna
  • Prepaid smart cards from Monteput with trip-count discounts

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Montenegro toll roads, use TollGuru Montenegro toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

A1 Motorway Developments:

  • First section operational since July 13, 2022 (Smokovac-Mateševo, 41 km)
  • Second section Mateševo-Andrijevica planned for 2030 completion
  • €100 million EU grant approved for second section construction

Traffic Performance:

  • A1 motorway showing increased traffic since opening
  • First seven days toll-free promotion completed July 2022
  • Four interchange connections: Smokovac, Pelev Brijeg, Veruša, Mateševo

Infrastructure Status:

  • Sozina tunnel continues normal operations (opened July 2005)
  • Current A1 section features 20 bridges, 16 twin-tube tunnels
  • Maximum speed limit 100 km/h on A1, 60-80 km/h in Sozina tunnel

State/Regional Toll Information

Northern Montenegro - A1 Motorway Corridor:

  • Current section: Smokovac (near Podgorica) to Mateševo (near Kolašin)
  • Future extension: Mateševo-Andrijevica-Berane-Boljare (Serbian border)
  • Total planned length: 165 km when complete
  • Purpose: Part of Belgrade-Bar corridor connecting Serbia to Adriatic

Southern Montenegro - Coastal Access:

  • Sozina tunnel: Podgorica to Bar shortcut (saves 25 km, significant time)
  • Alternative route: Free mountain road via Virpazar (longer but scenic)
  • Kamenari-Lepetane ferry: Bay of Kotor crossing (saves 30-minute detour)

Free Road Network:

  • All coastal roads including scenic routes to Budva, Kotor, Herceg Novi
  • Mountain roads including Podgorica-Kolašin route (20+ tunnels, toll-free)
  • All urban and suburban roads throughout Montenegro

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Typical daily tolls: €0-6 depending on routes chosen
  • Podgorica to northern regions: €3.50 if using A1 motorway
  • Podgorica to coast: €2.50 if using Sozina tunnel shortcut

Route Alternatives:

  • Toll-free mountain routes available for all destinations
  • Scenic options often preferred despite longer travel times
  • Consider toll routes for time savings, free routes for sightseeing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Montenegro tolls completely?

Yes, both toll routes have free alternatives. A1 motorway can be bypassed via regular highways, and Sozina tunnel via the scenic mountain road through Virpazar to the coast.

What happens if I don't pay Montenegro tolls?

Montenegro operates closed toll systems with payment required before passage. You cannot enter toll routes without paying, making toll evasion impossible.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Montenegro?

Yes, but at reduced rates: €1.50 for both A1 motorway and Sozina tunnel, compared to €3.50 and €2.50 respectively for cars.

Will Montenegro expand its toll system?

Yes, the A1 motorway will extend north to the Serbian border (Mateševo-Andrijevica section by 2030), but most of Montenegro's road network will remain toll-free.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, tourists pay the same fixed toll rates as residents. Electronic units offer discounts based on usage frequency, available to all users.

Montenegro vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Montenegro Limited tolls €1.50-3.50 2 routes only
Croatia Distance-based tolls €7 per 100km Extensive network
Serbia Distance-based tolls €2 per 100km Major highways
Bosnia & Herzegovina Limited tolls Selected sections A1 sections
Albania Tunnel tolls €5 per tunnel Major tunnels only

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • Monteput: State company responsible for toll collection and road maintenance
  • Ministry of Capital Investments: A1 motorway project oversight and planning
  • CRBC: Chinese contractor for A1 construction and technical operations

Emergency Information:

  • Emergency Services: 112 (EU standard)
  • Police: 122
  • Road assistance: Contact rental company or local services

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