Toll rates from 1 January 2023
Composition of the toll rates
The toll is determined based on the distance travelled by the vehicle on roads subject to toll and a toll rate in cents per kilometre, which can be broken down into three parts: costs of air pollution, costs of noise pollution and infrastructure costs.
- The toll rate proportion of the infrastructure and noise pollution costs are dependent on the weight class and additionally on the number of axles for vehicles above 18 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
- The proportion of the toll rate for air pollution caused is determined based on the emission class. Each vehicle is assigned according to its emission class to one of the six categories: A, B, C, D, E or F. The indication of the emission classes is the responsibility of the toll customers; the customers are obliged to provide all toll-relevant data correctly (principle of self-declaration).
Toll refund due to 2021 rate adjustment
With the rates for the truck toll introduced on 1 October 2021 and valid until 31 December 2022, the proportion of the toll rate for infrastructure costs reduced, with effect retroactively from 28 October 2020. On the other hand, the proportion for air pollution costs increased. In total, the toll rates per kilometre lowered slightly depending on the emission class.
For journeys within the period from 28 October 2020 to 30 September 2021, tolls can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis upon application. The amount of the refund of the partial toll rate for infrastructure costs depends on the weight class. Applications for refunds can be made to the Federal Logistics and Mobility Office via an online platform on its website. Claims may be made until the end of 2023.
Finding the right rate
Our toll calculator will guide you to your toll rate. Start the assistant and first select your vehicle’s emission class. Then enter the appropriate axle and weight class. Done. You can then see all values in the table down the page.
Quickly and easily determining your toll rate
* PRC – particulate reduction classes are retrofitting standards to lower particulate emissions. For category D, particulate reduction class 1 or higher is required; for category C, particulate reduction class 2 or higher is required.
** The tandem axle counts as two axes, the tridem axle counts as three axes. Lift and retractable axles are always taken into account, regardless of whether a vehicle axle is being used or is lifted during transportation, in other words has no road contact.
Rate tables
Emission classes according to the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG)
* PRC – particulate reduction classes are retrofitting standards to lower particulate emissions. For category D, particulate reduction class 1 or higher is required; for category C, particulate reduction class 2 or higher is required.
** The toll emission class is displayed in the rate information of the itemised journey list and the journey details.
| Category A | Category B | Category C | Category D | Category E | Category F | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emission class | S6 | EEV 1 | S5 | S4 S3 with PRC 2* |
S3 S2 with PRC 1* |
S2 | S1 No emission class |
| Euro emission class | Euro 6 | EEV 1 | Euro 5 | Euro 4, Euro 3 + PRC 2* |
Euro 3, Euro 2 + PRC 1* |
Euro 2 | Euro 1, Euro 0 |
| Toll emission class** | 07 | 06 | 05 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 |
Toll rates per kilometre from 1 January 2023
* PRC – particulate reduction classes are retrofitting standards to lower particulate emissions. For category D, particulate reduction class 1 or higher is required; for category C, particulate reduction class 2 or higher is required.
** The tandem axle counts as two axes, the tridem axle counts as three axes. Lift and retractable axles are always taken into account, regardless of whether a vehicle axle is being used or is lifted during transportation, in other words has no road contact.
| Euro emission class | Axle and weight class |
Noise pollution Proportion of toll rate for external costs (in cent/km) |
Air pollution Proportion of toll rate for external costs (in cent/km) |
Infrastructure Proportion of toll rate (in cent/km) |
Toll rate (in cent/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 6 | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 1,5 | 6.7 | 9,8 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 1,5 | 10,9 | 14,0 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 2,2 | 14,3 | 18,1 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 2,3 | 15,5 | 19,0 | |
| Euro 5, EEV 1 | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 4,3 | 6.7 | 12,6 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 5,2 | 10,9 | 17,7 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 6,2 | 14,3 | 22,1 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 6,2 | 15,5 | 22,9 | |
| Euro 4, Euro 3 + PRC 2 ** | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 5,9 | 6.7 | 14,2 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 6,3 | 10,9 | 18,8 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 8,0 | 14,3 | 23,9 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 8,7 | 15,5 | 25,4 | |
| Euro 3, Euro 2 + PRC 1 ** | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 8,8 | 6.7 | 17,1 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 10,1 | 10,9 | 22,6 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 13,4 | 14,3 | 29,3 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 14,9 | 15,5 | 31,6 | |
| Euro 2 | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 11,3 | 6.7 | 19,6 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 12,1 | 10,9 | 24,6 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 16,4 | 14,3 | 32,3 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 18,2 | 15,5 | 34,9 | |
| Euro 1, Euro 0 | 7.5-11.99 t | 1,6 | 11,4 | 6.7 | 19,7 |
| 12-18 t | 1,6 | 12,3 | 10,9 | 24,8 | |
| > 18 t up to 3 axles** | 1,6 | 16,9 | 14,3 | 32,8 | |
| > 18 t from 4 axles** | 1,2 | 18,7 | 15,5 | 35,4 |
Please note
The road user subject to toll must prove the accuracy of all relevant data for toll collection when requested by the Federal Logistics and Mobility Office by showing appropriate documents (Section 5 of the German Federal Trunk Road Toll Act (BFStrMG) in conjunction with Section 6 and 2 of the German Truck Toll Regulations (LKW-MautV)).
For domestic vehicles registered in Germany using standard EU vehicle documents, the emission class can be proven based on the text in section 14 or the key number for 14.1 (Section 7 of the German Truck Toll Regulations).
For vehicles registered outside of Germany, time-based presumptions apply if the emission class cannot be proven in another way, in particular with documents attesting the fulfilment of certain environmental requirements in ECMT transport (European Conference of Ministers of Transport), (Section 8 of the German Truck Toll Regulations).
The road user subject to toll is responsible for demonstrating and proving all data relevant for toll collection. Failure to provide proof will be penalised with a fine.
