Toll in Montenegro
In Montenegro, a toll is only charged for a section of the motorway. The toll can be paid at the toll booths by credit card or cash. Unlike in other European countries such as Austria or Slovenia, no adhesive vignette or digital vignette is required.
Toll roads
Motorways
In Montenegro, a toll is charged only on the 42-kilometer section of the A1 motorway between Smokovaca and Mateševa.
Special toll
In Montenegro, a special toll for all vehicles is charged only for one route: the approximately 4.1-kilometer-long Sozina Tunnel on the E 80 between Podgorica and Bar. Additionally, there is a ferry from Kamenari to Lepetane. The country does not have a city toll for major cities.
Exceptions
Tolls are only charged on the above-mentioned routes, all other motorways, expressways, tunnels and bridges are toll-free.
Regulations for different categories of vehicles
The toll charges in Montenegro are determined by the total height of your vehicle, the number of axles, and the weight. Depending on the vehicle category, different fees apply. The toll system differentiates the following five vehicle classes:
| Vehicle category | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Motorcycles, quads and trikes |
| Category 2 | Motor vehicles with 2 axles; 1.3 m front axle height; up to max. 3.5 tonnes and up to 1.9 m total height |
| Category 3 | Motor vehicles with 3 axles or more; 1.3 m front axle height; up to max. 3.5 tonnes and over 1.9 m total height |
| Category 4 | Motor vehicles up to 3 axles; over 1.3 m front axle height; over 3.5 tonnes and over 1.9 m total height with trailer |
| Category 5 | Motor vehicles with 4 or more axles; over 1.3 m on the front axle and over 3.5 tonnes |
Prices
In the following tables you will find an overview of the toll on the A1 motorway and the Sozina tunnel:
Motorway toll: A1
| Vehicle category | Toll charge |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 1,50 € / 1.29 £ |
| Category 2 | 3,50 € / 3.00 £ |
| Category 3 | 6,00 € / 5.14 £ |
| Category 4 | 10,50 € / 9.00 £ |
| Category 5 | 17,00 € / 14.58 £ |
Tunnel toll: Sozina tunnel
| Vehicle category | Toll charge |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 1,00 € / 0.86 £ |
| Category 2 | 2,50 € / 2.14 £ |
| Category 3 | 5,00 € / 4.29 £ |
| Category 4 | 10,00 € / 8.57 £ |
| Category 5 | 18,00 € / 15.43 £ |
At 4,189 metres, the tunnel from Podgorica to Bar is the longest and most modern tunnel in Montenegro.
Ferry: Kamenari - Lepetane
| Vehicle category | Ferry fare |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 1,00 € / 0.86 £ |
| Motorcycle | 2,50 € / 2.14 £ |
| Car/minibus, max. 9 seats | 5,00 € / 4.29 £ |
| Cars with trailers and minibuses up to 5 metres | 9,30 € / 7.97 £ |
| Minibuses, lorries | 10,50 € / 9.00 £ |
| Lorry, transport with trailer, lorry with trailer | 14,50 € / 12.43 £ |
| Buses | 17,50 € / 15.01 £ |
| Buses with trailer | 25,50 € / 21.87 £ |
| Special vehicles without standard dimensions | 29,00 € / 24.87 £ |
The ferry ride takes about ten minutes. It is the only inland ferry in Montenegro and saves you a detour of about 40 driving minutes to Herceg Novi, Tivat, and other popular cities on the Adriatic coast.
Tolls and payment
The toll fees for the motorway and the tunnel must be paid in advance at a toll station. The toll can be paid in cash or with a credit card.
Does Montenegro have a vignette?
Unlike Austria and Slovenia, Montenegro does not have a vignette requirement but has fixed toll prices that depend on the vehicle class. The motorway fee must be paid to use toll roads.
Fines
Anyone who fails to pay the respective fees for the motorway and the tunnel may be fined. The exact amount of the fine can vary depending on the type of offence and is determined in accordance with local regulations and laws.
How are tolls controlled in Montenegro?
The toll in Montenegro is controlled directly at the toll stations. You must take a ticket when entering the motorway and pay it when exiting the motorway.
Tolls in neighbouring countries
The following countries, which border Montenegro, also levy a toll to finance and maintain the motorways:
Serbia
Croatia
Bosnia und Herzegovina