Greece Vignette 2026 – Everything You Need to Know…

Greece is definitely a favorite destination for Romanians. Whether you’re planning a vacation on the Greek islands, just passing through the country or running a freight transport, there are a few important things to keep in mind before you set off.

Road tolls in Greece in 2026: what has changed

Since January 1, 2026, all concession motorways in Greece have new rates, increased annually in line with inflation. The most important changes for Romanian drivers:

• Egnatia Odos (A2) has a new operator: since December 31, 2025, the motorway and its vertical axes (including the A25 to the Promachonas border) have been managed by Nea Egnatia Odos (GEK TERNA group). The full Igoumenitsa – Kipoi (Evros) route has gone up for cars from €24.45 to approximately €30.45, and the EgnatiaPass discount subscriptions have been discontinued (the electronic toll device remains valid for payment).
• Attiki Odos (the Athens ring road) has had the first increase in its history: from €2.50 to €2.55 for cars. Trucks pay €6.30 (2-3 axles) and €10.10 (4+ axles), respectively.
• The Rio – Antirrio Bridge has reached €15.90 for cars and €24.70 – €50.90 for trucks, depending on the number of axles.

For the classic route taken by Romanians: when entering Greece through the Promachonas border crossing, you pay at two toll stations on the A25 to Thessaloniki (Promachonas €2.35 + Strymoniko €2.35 for cars, i.e., €4.70), and the Thessaloniki – Athens route on the A1 motorway costs a total of approximately €36.70 for a car (11 toll stations over 503 km). In total, from the Bulgarian border to Athens, you pay about €41.40 in road tolls alone, one way.

For trucks, here are some benchmarks from the 2026 rates (Category 3 = vehicles with 2-3 axles and a height over 2.20 m, Category 4 = vehicles with 4+ axles):

Road tolls in Greece require extra attention and research from travelers. Each of the 7 motorways has a dedicated company that manages, and therefore charges tolls on, the more than 2200 km of motorway in Greece.

Some sections can be paid with a toll device mounted on the truck, while on others you can pay the Greece vignette online. However, most motorways and their toll stations use payment at the toll booth, in cash or by card via PayPass.

Below you’ll find all the information you need about Greece road tolls, whether you’re going on vacation or preparing a freight transport.

How can you pay the Greece vignette?

For cars up to 2.2 m and motorcycles, the vast majority of motorway companies accept payment of Greece motorway tolls in cash or by card at the toll station on the motorway.

Pay the Greece vignette online

Greece does not have an e-vignette system like Romania or Bulgaria, so there is no Greece vignette that can be bought online. Payment is made directly at the toll stations, but all motorway companies offer electronic toll systems with an on-board device (e-Pass, Fast Pass, eway, O-pass, EgnatiaPass), with an online account for top-ups. These devices are interoperable: with a single transponder, you can pay electronically on all motorways in Greece.

Pay the Greece vignette in person

The safest and most common way to pay the vignette with any of the Greece motorway toll companies is to pay in person at the toll station. You will come across many such toll stations for paying the Greece vignette, no matter which motorway you travel on. All of them accept Greece vignette payment in cash or by card.

Note: The rates above are valid from January 1, 2026, include VAT and represent the total cost for a car driving the full route indicated. Motorcycles (Category 1) pay reduced rates (for example, €1.25 on Attiki Odos), while trucks pay approximately 2.5-3.5 times the car rate, depending on the number of axles.

Attention! Greece motorway tolls are paid in EUROS. Pay attention to the type of card you choose to pay for the Greece vignette if you want to avoid high fees.

For each of the 7 motorways and their 7 operating companies, follow the links below for information on tolls and specific Greece vignette payment methods:

• Greece motorway tolls – Aegean Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Attiki Odos Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Egnatia Odos Motorway (Nea Egnatia Odos)
• Greece motorway tolls – Nea Odos Motorway (A.TH.E and Ionia Odos)
• Greece motorway tolls – Olympia Odos Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Moreas Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Kentriki Odos Motorway

Where can you pay the motorway toll in Greece?

One advantage of the Greece motorway toll system is that once you choose to drive on the motorway, you are required to pay these motorway tolls at the toll stations you pass through, so you practically don’t have to worry about when to pay.

These toll stations for paying Greece road tolls are located along the motorways; for an overview, see their map:

Greece motorway toll for trucks

For hauliers, the same cash/card payment options are available at the motorway toll stations. However, some motorways also offer toll payment through an electronic payment system using a device mounted in the vehicle. This system differs for each of the motorways that offer this service:

• Greece motorway tolls – Aegean Motorway – eWay electronic system;
• Greece motorway tolls – Olympia Odos Motorway – O-Pass system;
• Greece motorway tolls – Nea Odos Motorway – Fast Pass system;
• Greece motorway tolls – Attiki Odos and Moreas Motorways – use the e-Pass system;
• Greece motorway tolls – Kentriki Odos Motorway – Fast Pass system (operated by the same group as Nea Odos);
• Greece motorway tolls – Egnatia Odos Motorway – EgnatiaPass system.

So, as a haulier, you can choose to pay the Greece road toll either at the motorway toll stations, in cash or by card right there, or through the electronic toll system.

Using these systems pays off if you drive in Greece regularly; otherwise, paying Greece motorway tolls at the toll stations will be much more convenient and faster.

Note! The Greece road toll is paid in EUROS!

For all Greece motorway tolls, details and payment methods, visit the official websites of each operating company:

• Greece motorway tolls – Aegean Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Attiki Odos Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Egnatia Odos Motorway (Nea Egnatia Odos)
• Greece motorway tolls – Nea Odos Motorway (A.TH.E and Ionia Odos)
• Greece motorway tolls – Olympia Odos Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Moreas Motorway
• Greece motorway tolls – Kentriki Odos Motorway

Can I get a fine if I don’t pay the road toll in Greece?

Given the Greek payment system for the 7 motorways and the 7 companies that manage them, and the fact that the Greece motorway toll is paid at the toll stations along the motorway, the chances of being fined for non-payment are quite low.

Fines occur only in the case of errors with payments by payment order or malfunctioning payment equipment for large vehicles.

However, you should pay close attention to traffic laws, as fines in Greece are high. The most common violations you can easily run into are speeding and illegal parking.

Ferry Fees

For destinations on the Greek islands, you will need to cross by ferry, which involves an additional fee.

Ferry fees may vary depending on the distance traveled by sea, but you can calculate the transport cost directly on their official ticket calculation and booking website.

Other Greece road tolls to keep in mind

Depending on the route you choose, you will also come across other tolled sections along the way, such as certain bridges.

The most frequently crossed such sections are Aktio – Preveza (undersea tunnel) and Rio – Antirrio (bridge).

Note: On the Rio – Antirrio Bridge, buses pay between €37.80 (up to 20 seats) and €81.40 (over 41 seats), according to the 2026 rates published by the operator GEFYRA S.A.

The best Romania–Greece route in 2026

Because we know how tiring it is to look for the best route or to drive through road works, here is a convenient route we recommend:

Bucharest – Pleven – Sofia – Dupnitsa – Blagoevgrad – Serres – Thessaloniki – Katerini – Larissa – Greece

This route is 940 km long, and the approximate travel time is 12 hours at an average speed of 80 km/h.

Other road tolls you have to pay on your way to Greece

On the way to Greece, starting from the Bucharest area and crossing Bulgaria, there will also be tolls for:

• Fetești Bridge – on whose website you can find all the details;
• Bulgaria vignette – you can find all the details in our article.

Our road toll payment solutions

If you are a haulier and want to eliminate all the stress of paying road tolls, CargoTrack offers road toll payment services by installing specialized professional devices, if you travel through Hungary, Bulgaria OR Poland.

What’s more, CargoTrack offers services and consultancy for the most important aspects of your company, as well as the eTMS system for managing your entire business.

Frequently asked questions about road tolls in Greece

Is there an e-vignette in Greece?

No. Greece does not have an e-vignette system like Romania or Bulgaria. Payment is made directly at the toll stations on each motorway, in cash or by card, or through electronic toll devices (e-Pass, Fast Pass, eway, O-pass, EgnatiaPass) that are interoperable on all motorways.

How much are road tolls in Greece to Athens in 2026?

From the Bulgarian border (Promachonas) to Athens, a car pays about €41.40 one way: €4.70 on the A25 to Thessaloniki and approximately €36.70 on the A1 Thessaloniki–Athens motorway (11 toll stations over 503 km).

How much does Attiki Odos (the Athens ring road) cost in 2026?

Attiki Odos costs €2.55 for cars per passage. Trucks pay €6.30 (2–3 axles) and €10.10 (4 or more axles), respectively.

How do trucks pay road tolls in Greece?

Trucks pay in cash or by card at the toll stations, and on most motorways they can use electronic tolling with an on-board device. At Promachonas (border), a truck pays €5.95 (category 3, 2–3 axles) or €8.30 (category 4, 4+ axles).

How much does the Rio–Antirrio Bridge cost in 2026?

The Rio–Antirrio Bridge costs €15.90 for cars and between €24.70 and €50.90 for trucks, depending on the number of axles.

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