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Luxembourg Tolls & Euro Vignette Complete Guide

System: Toll-free for passenger cars; Euro Vignette required for HGVs over 12 tonnes
Coverage: All motorways and national roads (A-roads) in Luxembourg
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Technology: Vignette (paper/electronic), ANPR enforcement cameras
Operators: Administration des Ponts et Chaussées (Roads Administration); Euro Vignette managed via Satellic/DKV/other resellers

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Luxembourg? 2026 Update

If you are driving a passenger car, motorcycle, or light vehicle under 12 tonnes, you pay no tolls at all in Luxembourg. The country's motorway and national road network is completely free for private vehicles.

Key Reality for Trucks: Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 12 tonnes must display a valid Euro Vignette before entering Luxembourg motorways. The Euro Vignette is a time-based charge shared across countries: Luxembourg and Sweden.

2026 Update: Euro Vignette rates are adjusted annually. The 2026 rate schedule entered into force on 1 January 2026, comprehensively restructured to mandate a complex CO2 emissions class pricing framework. Electronic purchase via approved portals and reseller networks remains the standard method.

Luxembourg Toll Costs: Current Rates

Passenger cars and vehicles under 12 tonnes pay nothing. All rates below apply exclusively to vehicles over 12 tonnes maximum permissible weight.

Euro Vignette Rates by Vehicle Class (2026)

Validity Period	CO₂ Class 1 Euro 6 1–3 Axles	CO₂ Class 1 Euro 6 4+ Axles	CO₂ Class 5 1–3 Axles	CO₂ Class 5 4+ Axles
1 Day	€8	€13	€2	€4
1 Week	€27	€45	€7	€12
1 Month	€76	€124	€19	€31
1 Year	€764	€1,274	€191	€319

Official Eurovignette 2026 tariff examples shown for CO₂ Class 1 Euro 6 vehicles and lowest-emission CO₂ Class 5 vehicles. Rates vary depending on CO₂ emission class, Euro emission standard, and axle configuration. Source: eurovignettes.eu official tariff schedule effective 1 January 2026.

Rates effective 1 January 2026. Axle count refers to the vehicle combination (truck + trailer). Cleaner and lower-emission vehicles qualify for significantly reduced Eurovignette tariffs.

Official Eurovignette 2026 tariff examples shown for CO₂ Class 1 vehicles. Rates vary further depending on CO₂ emission class, Euro emission standard, and axle configuration. Source: eurovignettes.eu official tariff schedule effective 1 January 2026.

Rates effective 1 January 2026. Axle count refers to the vehicle combination (truck + trailer). Euro emission class affects the rate — cleaner Euro VI vehicles pay less.

Vehicle Classification for Euro Vignette

Vehicle Type	Weight Threshold	Vignette Required?
Passenger cars, motorcycles, campervans	Any weight	No — free of charge
Vans and light commercial vehicles	Under 12 tonnes	No — free of charge
HGVs, trucks, tractor units	12 tonnes or more	Yes — Euro Vignette required
Buses and coaches	12 tonnes or more	Yes — Euro Vignette required

How to Buy and Use the Euro Vignette in Luxembourg

The Euro Vignette can be purchased before or at the border. It must be valid at the moment of entry onto any Luxembourg motorway or national road covered by the scheme.

1. Online / Electronic Purchase (Recommended):

• Official Euro Vignette portal: Eurovignette— purchase for Luxembourg and Sweden
• Fleet management and fuel card providers: DKV, UTA, AS24, Eurotoll — integrated into fleet accounts
• Electronic vignettes are registered to the vehicle licence plate; no windscreen sticker required

2. Point-of-Sale Purchase:

• Filling stations near Luxembourg borders (especially A6, A3, A1 entry points)
• Authorised resellers including truck stops and transport service providers
• The Eurovignette system was converted to a completely digital database system

3. Validity Rules:

• Day vignette: valid from 00:00 to 23:59 on the chosen calendar day
• Week vignette: valid for 7 consecutive days from the start date
• Month vignette: valid for the calendar month chosen
• Annual vignette: valid for the calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec)
• A single vignette covers Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden simultaneously

To calculate toll costs for trucks and all heavy vehicle types on Luxembourg roads, use the TollGuru Luxembourg toll calculator:

Luxembourg Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2026)

Euro Vignette Rate Adjustment:

• 2026 rates entered into force 1 January 2026 representing a massive structural shift mandating a strict CO2 emissions class framework across the EU
• Euro VI vehicles continue to receive the lowest rate within the fossil-fuel category (CO2 Class 1)
• Euro 0 and Euro I vehicles face the highest applicable surcharge under the current Directive framework

EU Directive Background (Ongoing):

• Luxembourg participates in the Euro Vignette Directive (1999/62/EC as amended) alongside Sweden
• The participating nations do not merely "review and index rates jointly each year." The active 2026 changes were legally forced by the overarching EU Eurovignette Directive update, which mandated swapping out basic time-based rates for a strict CO2 emissions class framework.

Enforcement Upgrades:

• ANPR camera coverage on major motorway entry corridors expanded in 2025, with enforcement continuing into 2026
• Cross-border enforcement data sharing with Belgian and German authorities in effect for unpaid violations

Planning Your Journey Through Luxembourg

For Passenger Car Drivers:

• No toll payment required on any road in Luxembourg — drive freely on all motorways and national roads
• Luxembourg is frequently used as a transit country between France, Belgium, and Germany with zero toll cost for cars
• Fuel prices in Luxembourg are among the lowest in the Benelux region, making it a common refuelling stop for cross-border travellers

For HGV and Fleet Operators:

• Purchase the annual Euro Vignette for vehicles making frequent Luxembourg transit runs — Sweden
• Day vignettes suit occasional one-off transits; week vignettes are cost-effective for short-haul delivery routes
• Always verify the vignette is registered to the correct licence plate number when purchasing electronically
• Keep proof of purchase accessible; roadside inspection officers can request documentation even for electronic vignettes

Key Transit Routes:

• A3 (Luxembourg City – French border at Thionville direction) — major freight corridor
• A6 (Luxembourg City – Belgian border at Arlon direction) — main Benelux transit route
• A1 (Luxembourg City – German border at Wasserbillig direction) — connects to German Autobahn network

Luxembourg vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country	System for Cars	System for HGVs	Typical Car Cost
Luxembourg	Free	Euro Vignette	€0.00
France	Distance-based tolls on motorways	Distance-based (higher multiplier)	€0.09–0.20/km
Germany	Free (Autobahn toll for cars abolished 2019)	Maut distance-based (Toll Collect)	€0.00
Belgium	Free for cars; kilometre charge for HGVs	OBU-based km charge + Euro Vignette	€0.00
Netherlands	Free (select tunnels tolled)	Euro Vignette	€0.00–€7.00 (tunnel only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cars pay any toll in Luxembourg?

No. Passenger cars, motorcycles, campervans, and light commercial vehicles under 12 tonnes have no toll obligation anywhere in Luxembourg. No sticker, no account, no payment required.

Does a Euro Vignette bought for Belgium also cover Luxembourg?

Yes. The Euro Vignette is a single instrument valid across Sweden. You do not need a separate vignette per country.

What happens if an HGV drives without a valid Euro Vignette?

Fines for operating without a valid vignette can reach up to €250 to €500 under Luxembourg law, in addition to the missing vignette fee. ANPR cameras at border crossings and on motorways automatically detect violations. Cross-border enforcement agreements with Belgium and Germany mean foreign-registered vehicles are not exempt from prosecution.

Which emission class should I declare for my truck?

Use the EURO emission class stamped in the vehicle registration document (certificate of conformity). If in doubt, the official Eurovignette portal will verify the class during online purchase using the vehicle's registration details.

Can I buy the Euro Vignette at the Luxembourg border?

Yes, at authorised filling stations and resellers near major border crossings. However, purchasing online before departure via eurovignette.eu or a fleet provider is faster, generates an instant electronic record, and eliminates the risk of being turned away at a closed roadside point of sale.

Does Germany's Maut apply on the Luxembourg border crossing sections?

Germany's distance-based HGV Maut (Toll Collect) begins as soon as an HGV enters German territory. Luxembourg's Euro Vignette obligation ends at the border. HGVs transiting from Luxembourg into Germany must hold both a valid Euro Vignette (for the Luxembourg leg) and an active Toll Collect OBU account (for the German leg).

Useful Links & Resources

Official Resources:

• eurovignette.eu - Official portal to purchase and manage Euro Vignettes for all participating countries
• transports.public.lu - Luxembourg Ministry of Mobility and Public Works transport portal with official road transport information
• travaux.public.lu - Administration des Ponts et Chaussées official road authority for motorway infrastructure and road updates
• cita.lu - Official Luxembourg traffic information platform with live motorway traffic and roadwork alerts
• guichet.public.lu - Luxembourg government public services portal for vehicle, transport, and logistics procedures
• Administration des Ponts et Chaussées: +352 247 84 100

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