Toll in Serbia
All vehicles using motorways in Serbia must pay a toll. The Serbian toll system charges fees depending on the kilometres driven, the route and the vehicle category. In Serbia, the classic toll system can be found at the motorway entrances and exits.
Toll roads
With a motorway length of almost 1,400 kilometres, tolls are compulsory on all Serbian motorways, except on the A3 through the centre of Belgrade. This toll can be paid at all toll stations when leaving the motorway.
The following motorways are subject to tolls in Serbia:
- A1: Horgoš (HU) - Preševo (MK)
- A2: Belgrad - Požega
- A3: Batrovci (HR) - Bubanj Potok
- A4: Niš - Gradina (BG)
- A5: Preljina - Pojate
- E70: Bubanj Potok - Vatin (RO)
- E662: Kelebija (HU) - Subotiva
- E763: Požega - Boljare (ME)
Regulations for different vehicle categories
The charge depends on the vehicle you are driving. The toll fees are categorised as follows:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Category 1a | Motorcycles, trikes, and quads |
| Category 1 | Motor vehicles (2 axles, up to 3.5 tonnes, up to 1.29 m front axle height or 1.89 m overall height) Vans (2 axles, maximum overall height 1.9 m, up to 3.5 t) |
| Category 2 | Class 1 motor vehicle with trailer or motor vehicle (2 axles, up to 3.5 tonnes, over 1.9 m in height) |
| Category 3 | Motor vehicles with 2 axles, over 1.3 m at the front axle, overall height over 1.9 m and with trailer Motor vehicles with up to 3 axles, over 1.3 m front axle, over 3.5 tonnes total weight |
| Category 4 | Motor vehicles with 4 axles or more, over 3.5 tonnes, over 1.3 m on the front axle |
The lorry toll in Serbia is calculated using toll classes 3 or 4. The toll charges depend on the number of axles, the height of the first axle and the gross vehicle weight rating.
Tolls and payment
At every motorway entrance you will receive a receipt from a toll machine, which documents which toll roads you have used. At all motorway exits you can pay the toll fee in cash or with a credit/debit card.Please note that when paying in cash, you will receive the change in Serbian dinars (RSD).
Also, pay attention to which lane you are in at the toll station. This determines the method of payment.
It is advisable to pay the toll in the local currency of Serbia. Unfortunately, it is not possible to determine the exact amount of the route toll in advance. There is no uniform price for the respective motorway sections, but you can roughly expect costs of £1.96 per 100 km for class 1. The prices vary depending on the exchange rate of the currency £1 = 136 Serbian dinars.
Examples of Toll Costs in Serbia
| Route | Price in Dinar | Price in GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Šid-Belgrade | 450 RSD | 3.30 £ |
| Belgrade - Niš - Preševo | 1,720 RSD | 12.60 £ |
| Route | Prce in Dinar | Price in GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Šid-Belgrade | 680 RSD | 4.98 £ |
| Belgrade - Niš - Preševo | 2,580 RSD | 18.89 £ |
| Route | Price in Dinar | Price in GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Šid-Belgrade | 230 RSD | 1.68 £ |
| Belgrade - Niš - Preševo | 860 RSD | 6.30 £ |
| Route | Price in Dinar | Price in GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Šid-Belgrade | 680 RSD | 4.98 £ |
| Belgrade - Niš - Preševo | 2,580 RSD | 18.89 £ |
Electronic payment
With Electronic Toll Collect, you can make cashless payments using a transponder. The transponder is rechargeable and unlimited in time. With the E-Go device, you can pass the toll stations without having to wait. The E-Go system operates on a prepaid model and automatically registers the distance travelled. If the credit is used up, you can recharge it at any toll station (from 2,000 dinars). If you recharge directly with 10,000 dinars, you get a discount of 4 to 10% depending on the toll fee.
Does Serbia have a vignette?
No, Serbia does not have a conventional adhesive vignette or digital vignette. The car toll for motorways and roads in Serbia is calculated based on the distance travelled and the category of your vehicle.
How are tolls controlled in Serbia?
The toll is verified through toll stations. For this, you take a ticket at each highway entrance, which you present and pay for at the highway exit. Payment can be made in cash or with a credit/debit card.
Please note that when paying in cash, you will receive the change in Serbian dinars (RSD). You should also pay attention to which lane you are in at the toll station. This determines the method of payment.
Fines
Anyone who does not pay the toll in Serbia must expect severe toll penalties.
Which vehicles are exempt from the toll?
According to Article 199 of the Law on Charges for the Use of Public Goods ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia", No. 95/2018), people with a disability of at least 80% or a disability of the lower limbs of 60% are entitled to toll-free motorway use. The transport of people or material goods as part of national or international humanitarian aid programmes is also excluded from tolls. All important information can be found here at the Serbian motorway company.
Tolls in neighbouring countries
The following neighbouring countries of Serbia also have a toll obligation to finance and maintain their motorways. More information on the motorway vignette of neighbouring countries and its validity can be found here:
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia