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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) and buses 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 five countries: Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

2026 Update: Euro Vignette rates are adjusted annually. The 2026 rate schedule entered into force on 1 January 2026, with modest increases applied across all validity periods in line with the Euro Vignette Directive indexation. 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	2 Axles (Euro VI)	2 Axles (Euro 0–V)	3+ Axles (Euro VI)	3+ Axles (Euro 0–V)
1 Day	€12	€14	€14	€16
1 Week	€49	€57	€57	€66
1 Month	€163	€190	€190	€220
1 Year	€1,113	€1,298	€1,298	€1,512

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	Over 12 tonnes	Yes — Euro Vignette required
Buses and coaches	Over 12 tonnes	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.eu — purchase for all five participating countries in one transaction
• Fleet management and fuel card providers: DKV, UTA, AS24, Eurotoll — integrated into fleet accounts
• Satellite tolling providers: Satellic (Belgium-based, covers Luxembourg transactions)
• 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
• Paper vignette must be displayed on the windscreen on the passenger side, fully visible

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 with annual indexation applied across all validity tiers
• Euro VI vehicles continue to receive the lowest rate bracket, reflecting the EU's environmental weighting policy
• 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 Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden
• The participating countries review rates jointly and publish updated schedules each year
• Future EU mobility package updates may introduce distance-based or time-based HGV charging to replace the flat vignette; no confirmed timeline for Luxembourg as of 2026

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 — it covers all five participating countries and offers the best per-day value
• 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
• A13 (Esch-sur-Alzette – French border) — industrial south corridor

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 all five participating countries simultaneously: Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and 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 €4,000 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). Euro VI is the cleanest and cheapest bracket. If in doubt, the official eurovignette.eu 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

Neighbouring Country Toll Pages:

• France Toll - Distance-based motorway tolls; peage system for cars and HGVs
• Germany Toll - Maut for HGVs via Toll Collect; free Autobahn for cars
• Belgium Toll - OBU kilometre charge for HGVs; Euro Vignette also accepted
• Netherlands Toll - Euro Vignette for HGVs; select tunnel tolls for all vehicles
• Switzerland Toll - Annual car vignette (CHF 40); separate LSVA charge for HGVs

Official Resources:

• eurovignette.eu - Official portal to purchase Euro Vignettes for all five participating countries
• gouvernement.lu - Luxembourg Ministry of Mobility and Public Works
• Administration des Ponts et Chaussées: +352 247 84 100

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