Tolls in Spain

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In Spain, a general mandatory toll applies on select motorways, bridges and tunnels. The toll system contributes to the financing, maintenance and modernisation of transport infrastructure and ensures that roads remain safe, well-developed and efficient. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must have an electronic toll box (on-board unit, OBU) or are billed via the operators’ respective toll system, while cars, motorbikes and camper vans up to 3.5 tonnes must pay tolls either at toll booths or via electronic systems such as Telepeaje (Via-T).

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    Mandatory toll for vehicles on toll motorways, bridges and tunnels
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    Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes: On-board unit (OBU) or electronic registration required
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    Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes: Payment at toll booths / Telepeaje system
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General information

Toll provider: Via-T

The toll system in Spain supports the financing, maintenance and modernisation of the national road and motorway network. It ensures that motorways, dual carriageways and important long-haul connections remain safe, well-developed and efficient. The Spanish toll system combines classic and electronic methods, where all vehicles – including cars, motorcycles and trucks – must pay a fee based on the vehicle class, number of axles, and distance driven.

Tolls are collected on select motorways and dual carriageways. Only a few routes or roads that are not subject to the toll system are excluded. Recording and payment is carried out at physical toll booths and via modern electronic systems, including on-board units (OBU), transponders for Telepeaje (Via-T) or number plate entry on free-flow routes, which enable automatic and contactless payment.

The Spanish toll system offers a transparent, efficient and fair solution for road users. Automatic registration, digital control and video surveillance ensure compliance with the mandatory toll and contribute to road safety. Drivers can choose from various payment methods, including cash, credit card, Telepeaje billing or postpay systems for trucks, ensuring that toll roads are flexible and comfortable to use.

delivery-truck_multicolor Vehicles subject to tolls

In Spain, tolls are mandatory for all vehicles on motorways and some bridges and tunnels.


Valid for vehicles Route Payment options
Vehicles > 3.5 tonnes

motorways, bridges, tunnels

Toll box UTA One® next; Toll box UTA MultiBox®; UTA MultiBox®light / light vario; Toll box Telepass EU
Vehicles < 3.5 tonnes

motorways, bridges, tunnels

Toll box UTA One® Move

streamline-icon-truck-cargo-1@1200x1200 (2) Trucks tolls in Spain

In Spain, there is a mandatory toll for trucks on specific motorways, bridges and tunnels. The toll helps finance, maintain and expand transport infrastructure and ensures that roads remain safe, well-developed and efficient. 

Vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes are subject to tolls

Trucks and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must be registered in Spain on toll roads. Electronic recording automatically determines distance travelled and calculates the charges. Toll costs vary depending on vehicle class, number of axles, and kilometers driven.

Toll-exempt vehicles

The mandatory toll does not apply to rescue, police, fire and emergency response vehicles or to agricultural and forestry vehicles. In some cases, trucks with low emissions or alternative drives can benefit from discounts.

streamline-icon-car Car tolls in Spain

In Spain, cars are subject to tolls on certain motorways, bridges and tunnels. Passengers must pay tolls in cash or by card at physical toll booths or via modern electronic systems such as Telepeaje (Via-T), where payment is made automatically via a registered toll device.

The mandatory toll applies to vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, including cars, motorbikes and campervans. The toll amount depends on the distance driven, the vehicle category and, if applicable, criteria such as trailers or camper van size. The use of electronic toll systems offers a quick and convenient alternative to cash payment, reduces traffic jams at toll booths and facilitates compliance with the mandatory toll.

streamline-icon-trip-distanceOverview of toll routes

The mandatory toll in Spain encompasses select motorways and dual carriageways. These include important routes such as AP-7, AP-2, AP-4 and other connections, which often extend beyond national borders. Some tunnels, bridges and route sections are subject to separate charges.

More information  about toll routes in Spain.7

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streamline-icon-credit-card-giveToll payment

The toll is charged differently depending on vehicle class.

For vehicles under 3.5 tonnes

Passenger cars, motorcycles and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes pay the toll either directly at toll booths in cash or by card or via electronic systems such as Telepeaje (Via-T) or the toll box UTA One® Move. Automatic recording ensures fast processing of tolls and reduces traffic jams. On free-flow routes such as the A-636, billing takes place automatically via registered indicators or transponders.

For vehicles over 3.5 tonnes

In Spain, trucks and other vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are billed via an electronic toll system. The on-board unit records actual distance driven and calculates tolls based on the vehicle class and number of axles. Registration takes place online or through authorised sales outlets, and payment can be made flexibly via postpay accounts or directly via toll devices. The system supports closed, open and free-flow routes, ensuring accurate, transparent and fair billing for truck drivers.

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