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= Turkmenistan Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Planned/Under Construction<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Planned electronic toll collection (operational 2025-2027)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Turkmen Awtoban (JSC)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Türkmen Awtoban CJSC<br>
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'''Currency:''' Turkmen Manat (TMT)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Turkmen Manat (TMT)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Limited - major highways under development<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic toll collection with video surveillance<br>
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'''Technology:''' Electronic toll collection planned
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Toll rates range from 0.35 to 0.45 Turkmen manats per kilometer (operational sections only)
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Turkmenistan? 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;">Currently, most roads in Turkmenistan are toll-free, but this is changing rapidly. The Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway sections are now operational with toll collection, while the final Mary-Turkmenabat section completion is scheduled for 2025.</p>
  
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Currently, '''Turkmenistan has no operational toll roads''' for regular passenger vehicles. However, major toll highway projects are under construction and will become operational in the coming years.
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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> The Ashgabat-Turkmenabat and Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi highways will be toll roads, with initially only heavy vehicles engaged in commercial transportation required to pay.</p>
  
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'''Current Status:'''
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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 Status:</strong> The Mary-Turkmenabat section construction and commissioning is being completed in 2025, making the 600-kilometer Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway fully operational with electronic toll collection.</p>
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* Most roads in Turkmenistan are currently toll-free
 
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* Major toll highway projects under construction since 2019
 
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* Planned toll system will initially target commercial vehicles
 
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* Future toll roads will feature electronic collection systems
 
  
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'''Planned Toll Infrastructure:'''
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* '''Ashgabat-Turkmenabat Highway''' - 640km major project (under construction)
 
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* '''Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi Highway''' - connects capital to Caspian Sea port
 
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* '''Turkmenbashi-Garabogaz Highway''' - extension to Kazakhstan border
 
  
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== Turkmenistan Road Infrastructure: Current Status ==
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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;">Turkmenistan operates a distance-based toll system on its modern highways, with rates varying by vehicle type and route section.</p>
  
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As of 2025, Turkmenistan's road network consists primarily of conventional highways without toll systems.
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=== Current Road Network ===
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate per km (TMT)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">USD Equivalent</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Status</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger Cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">0.35-0.45</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.10-0.13</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Operational on completed sections</td>
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<th>Road Type</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Commercial Vehicles</td>
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<th>Length</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Higher rates (TBD)</td>
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<th>Status</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">TBD</td>
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<th>Toll Status</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Primary toll target</td>
 
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<td>Total road network</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Heavy Trucks</td>
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<td>22,000 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Premium rates</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">TBD</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Full implementation planned</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;">Highway Section</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Length</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Status</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Opening Date</th>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Ashgabat-Tejen</td>
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<td>18,000 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">203 km</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Operational</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">October 2021</td>
 
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<td>International highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tejen-Mary</td>
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<td>2,280 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">109 km</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Operational</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">April 2024</td>
 
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<td>National importance roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mary-Turkmenabat</td>
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<td>6,540 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">288 km</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Completion 2025</td>
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<td>Free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">End 2025</td>
 
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=== Major Highway Routes (Currently Free) ===
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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;">Turkmenistan's toll system features modern electronic payment methods with automatic vehicle detection and surveillance systems.</p>
  
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* '''M37 Highway:''' Turkmenbashi to Farap border (west-east route)
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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;">Electronic Payment System:</strong></p>
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* '''Ashgabat-Dashoguz Road:''' Primary north-south route
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* '''European Routes:''' E003, E60, E121 (international connections)
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<li>Payment terminals providing electronic payments located at highway intersections</li>
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* '''Asian Highway Routes:''' AH5, AH70, AH75, AH77, AH78
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<li>Traffic controlled by automatic system using continuous video surveillance</li>
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<li>License plate recognition for toll collection</li>
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<li>Prepaid accounts and electronic payment options</li>
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== Planned Toll Road Projects ==
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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;">Highway Features:</strong></p>
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<li>Eight lanes total (three main lanes plus one auxiliary lane each direction)</li>
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<li>Total road width of 34.5 meters</li>
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<li>Speed limits up to 130 km/h on toll highways</li>
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<li>Traffic control services and recreation areas at payment terminals</li>
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=== Ashgabat-Turkmenabat Highway (Under Construction) ===
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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 all vehicle types across Turkmenistan toll roads, use TollGuru Turkmenistan toll calculator</p>
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'''Project Details:'''
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* '''Length:''' 640 kilometers
 
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* '''Investment:''' $2.3 billion
 
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* '''Contractor:''' Turkmen Awtoban JSC
 
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* '''Completion:''' Phased completion through 2025
 
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* '''Features:''' 8-lane dual carriageways, electronic toll collection
 
  
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'''Construction Phases:'''
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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;">Major Infrastructure Completion:</strong></p>
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* '''Phase 1:''' Ashgabat-Tejen (completed)
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* '''Phase 2:''' Tejen-Mary (under construction)
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<li>Mary-Turkmenabat section construction and commissioning being completed in 2025</li>
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* '''Phase 3:''' Mary-Turkmenabat (planned completion 2025)
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<li>Full 600-kilometer Ashgabat-Turkmenabat motorway nearing completion</li>
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<li>New Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi highway segment construction launching in 2026</li>
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'''Planned Toll Features:'''
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* Electronic toll collection system
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* Speed limits up to 130 km/h
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<li>Electronic toll collection operational with distance-based rates</li>
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* Multiple road junctions and interchanges
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<li>Commercial vehicles initially targeted for toll collection</li>
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* Initially targeting commercial vehicles
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<li>Full toll implementation across all vehicle types planned for 2025-2027</li>
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=== Other Planned Projects ===
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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;">International Connectivity:</strong></p>
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<li>Discussions underway with international financial institutions for railway modernization</li>
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<li>Highway designed to provide freight trucks direct access to Turkmenbashi International Seaport</li>
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<li>Enhanced connectivity to Caucasus, Europe, Iran, and Persian Gulf regions</li>
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* '''Turkmenbashi-Garabogaz Highway:''' Extension to Kazakhstan border
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* '''Cross-border connectivity:''' Enhanced links to Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan
 
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* '''Port connections:''' Improved access to Caspian Sea ports
 
  
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== Current Travel in Turkmenistan ==
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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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<li>Ashgabat-Turkmenabat full journey: ~$30-40 for passenger cars (600km)</li>
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<li>Commercial vehicles: Premium rates apply</li>
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<li>Alternative free roads: Available but significantly slower</li>
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<li>International transit: Competitive with regional routes</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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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;">Travel Requirements:</strong></p>
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* '''Current roads:''' No toll charges for any vehicles
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* '''Fuel costs:''' Among world's lowest (approximately $1.62/gallon)
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<li>Visa required for most international visitors</li>
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* '''Future tolls:''' Commercial vehicles likely to be charged first
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<li>Transit permits needed for some routes</li>
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* '''Border crossings:''' No toll fees at international borders
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<li>International driving permit recommended</li>
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<li>Border crossings operate daytime hours only</li>
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=== Travel Requirements ===
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* '''Visa required:''' For most international visitors
 
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* '''Transit permits:''' Required for some routes
 
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* '''Border controls:''' All crossings operate daytime hours only
 
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* '''Documentation:''' Vehicle registration and insurance required
 
  
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== Turkmenistan vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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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;">Are there currently toll roads in Turkmenistan?</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;">Yes, sections of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway are operational with electronic toll collection. The full 600km route will be completed by end 2025.</p>
  
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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;">What vehicles need to pay tolls?</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;">Currently, all vehicle types pay tolls on operational highway sections. Commercial vehicles were initially the primary target but the system now includes passenger cars.</p>
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<th>Country</th>
 
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<td>Turkmenistan</td>
 
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<td>No tolls (planned)</td>
 
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<td>Construction phase</td>
 
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<td>Major highways planned</td>
 
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<td>Future electronic system</td>
 
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<td>Iran</td>
 
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<td>Limited tolls</td>
 
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<td>Operational</td>
 
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<td>Selected highways</td>
 
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<td>Electronic collection</td>
 
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<td>Afghanistan</td>
 
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<td>No toll system</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>Free roads</td>
 
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<td>Infrastructure developing</td>
 
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<td>Uzbekistan</td>
 
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<td>Planned toll roads</td>
 
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<td>Under development</td>
 
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<td>Major routes planned</td>
 
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<td>Private financing model</td>
 
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<td>Kazakhstan</td>
 
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<td>Expanding toll network</td>
 
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<td>Operational/expanding</td>
 
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<td>500+ km planned</td>
 
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<td>Electronic systems</td>
 
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== Transportation in Turkmenistan ==
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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 tolls in Turkmenistan?</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;">Yes, alternative free roads remain available, but toll highways offer significantly faster travel times with speeds up to 130 km/h.</p>
  
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=== Road Transport ===
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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;">How much does it cost to drive across Turkmenistan?</h3>
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* '''Primary mode:''' 96% of domestic transport by road
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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;">The full Ashgabat-Turkmenabat journey (600km) costs approximately $30-40 for passenger cars, with commercial vehicles paying premium rates.</p>
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* '''Fuel prices:''' State-controlled, heavily subsidized
 
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* '''Vehicle registration:''' Managed by provincial governments
 
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* '''Commercial transport:''' Regulated by Automobile Services Agency
 
  
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=== International Connections ===
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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;">Do I need special documents for Turkmenistan toll roads?</h3>
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* '''Cross-border routes:''' Direct highways to all neighboring countries
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">600km highway operational 2025</td>
 
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<td>1,148 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Rapidly expanding</td>
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<td>804 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited toll system</td>
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Turkmenistan Toll Roads 2025: Complete Highway Guide

System: Planned electronic toll collection (operational 2025-2027)
Operator: Türkmen Awtoban CJSC
Currency: Turkmen Manat (TMT)
Technology: Electronic toll collection with video surveillance
Coverage: Toll rates range from 0.35 to 0.45 Turkmen manats per kilometer (operational sections only)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Turkmenistan? 2025 Update

Currently, most roads in Turkmenistan are toll-free, but this is changing rapidly. The Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway sections are now operational with toll collection, while the final Mary-Turkmenabat section completion is scheduled for 2025.

Key Reality: The Ashgabat-Turkmenabat and Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi highways will be toll roads, with initially only heavy vehicles engaged in commercial transportation required to pay.

2025 Status: The Mary-Turkmenabat section construction and commissioning is being completed in 2025, making the 600-kilometer Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway fully operational with electronic toll collection.

Turkmenistan Toll Costs: Current Rates

Turkmenistan operates a distance-based toll system on its modern highways, with rates varying by vehicle type and route section.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Rate per km (TMT) USD Equivalent Status
Passenger Cars 0.35-0.45 $0.10-0.13 Operational on completed sections
Commercial Vehicles Higher rates (TBD) TBD Primary toll target
Heavy Trucks Premium rates TBD Full implementation planned

Operational Toll Highways (2025)

Highway Section Length Status Opening Date
Ashgabat-Tejen 203 km Operational October 2021
Tejen-Mary 109 km Operational April 2024
Mary-Turkmenabat 288 km Completion 2025 End 2025

How to Pay Turkmenistan Tolls

Turkmenistan's toll system features modern electronic payment methods with automatic vehicle detection and surveillance systems.

Electronic Payment System:

  • Payment terminals providing electronic payments located at highway intersections
  • Traffic controlled by automatic system using continuous video surveillance
  • License plate recognition for toll collection
  • Prepaid accounts and electronic payment options

Highway Features:

  • Eight lanes total (three main lanes plus one auxiliary lane each direction)
  • Total road width of 34.5 meters
  • Speed limits up to 130 km/h on toll highways
  • Traffic control services and recreation areas at payment terminals

To calculate toll costs for all vehicle types across Turkmenistan toll roads, use TollGuru Turkmenistan toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Major Infrastructure Completion:

  • Mary-Turkmenabat section construction and commissioning being completed in 2025
  • Full 600-kilometer Ashgabat-Turkmenabat motorway nearing completion
  • New Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi highway segment construction launching in 2026

Toll System Implementation:

  • Electronic toll collection operational with distance-based rates
  • Commercial vehicles initially targeted for toll collection
  • Full toll implementation across all vehicle types planned for 2025-2027

International Connectivity:

  • Discussions underway with international financial institutions for railway modernization
  • Highway designed to provide freight trucks direct access to Turkmenbashi International Seaport
  • Enhanced connectivity to Caucasus, Europe, Iran, and Persian Gulf regions

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Ashgabat-Turkmenabat full journey: ~$30-40 for passenger cars (600km)
  • Commercial vehicles: Premium rates apply
  • Alternative free roads: Available but significantly slower
  • International transit: Competitive with regional routes

Travel Requirements:

  • Visa required for most international visitors
  • Transit permits needed for some routes
  • International driving permit recommended
  • Border crossings operate daytime hours only

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there currently toll roads in Turkmenistan?

Yes, sections of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway are operational with electronic toll collection. The full 600km route will be completed by end 2025.

What vehicles need to pay tolls?

Currently, all vehicle types pay tolls on operational highway sections. Commercial vehicles were initially the primary target but the system now includes passenger cars.

Can I avoid tolls in Turkmenistan?

Yes, alternative free roads remain available, but toll highways offer significantly faster travel times with speeds up to 130 km/h.

How much does it cost to drive across Turkmenistan?

The full Ashgabat-Turkmenabat journey (600km) costs approximately $30-40 for passenger cars, with commercial vehicles paying premium rates.

Do I need special documents for Turkmenistan toll roads?

International visitors need valid visas, international driving permits, and vehicle documentation. Some routes may require transit permits.

Turkmenistan vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Current Status Coverage
Turkmenistan Electronic toll collection Operational/Expanding 600km highway operational 2025
Kazakhstan Electronic toll collection Rapidly expanding 10,100km operational 2025
Uzbekistan Planned toll roads Development phase Major projects planned
Iran Limited toll system Operational Selected highways
Afghanistan No toll system Free roads Infrastructure developing

Useful Links & Resources

Regional Toll Systems:

Central Asian Transport:

Official Information:

  • Türkmen Awtoban CJSC - Highway construction and toll operations
  • Government of Turkmenistan - Transport policy and regulations
  • Embassy contacts - Visa and transit permit information
  • Border crossing schedules - Daytime operation hours

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