Getting there

You drive through Germany towards Munich and Salzburg, or towards Kufstein and Innsbruck. There are also car trains from Hamburg to Villach, and in winter to Tyrol and Salzburg.

Charging networks

IONITY and Tesla have rapid chargers along the main motorways. SMATRICS EnBW, Mer, Electra and Allego also have chargers in Austria. The EnBW app works in both Germany and Austria. See more in EV charging networks in Europe.

Vignette

You need a vignette to drive on motorways and expressways. In 2026 it costs €9.60 for 1 day, €12.80 for 10 days, €32.00 for 2 months and €106.80 for a year. Buy it from ASFINAG. A digital 2-month or annual vignette bought online is only valid from the 18th day after purchase. Some stretches, such as the Brenner and several tunnels, have a separate toll.

Speed and the environmental limit

The limit is 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on country roads and 130 km/h on motorways. At night it is 110 km/h on the A10, A12, A13 and A14. On parts of the motorways, especially in Tyrol, there is an environmental speed limit of 100 km/h (IG-L). Fully electric cars are exempt where signposted. Plug-in hybrids are not.

Winter

From 1 November to 15 April, the car must have winter tyres when the road is covered in snow, slush or ice. The tyres must be marked M+S and have at least 4 mm of tread. Snow chains must be fitted where signposted. Some mountain passes, such as the Grossglockner, are closed in winter. Read also ski holiday.

Onwards

Over the Brenner you reach Italy. Through Slovenia you reach Croatia, and to the west lies Switzerland.

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