Czech Vignette & Toll Road Map

Most Czech Republic toll roads are made up of motorways (dálnice) and expressways (silnice pro motorová vozidla) marked with green signage, where a vignette is required for vehicles up to 3.5t. These form the main structure of the national network and understanding them is central to navigating toll roads in the Czech Republic correctly.

The Czech highway toll system applies consistently across these routes and the map above gives a clear view of the full network.

Long-distance journeys on the motorway network will often include at least one section where a vignette is required. The D5 from Plzeň to the German border at Rozvadov was our most-driven route — and yes, you need a vignette for the entire stretch.

Motorways listed below include their main tolled sections based on official vignette coverage. Not all parts of every motorway are subject to tolls — specific sections are defined by entry and exit points.

When looking at the Czech Republic paid roads map, not all roads require a vignette. All non-motorway roads, including major routes, regional roads and local roads, are toll-free and can be used without charge.

Some motorway sections are also exempt from tolls depending on their classification and current status, and shorter journeys can sometimes be made using these alternatives — on one trip from Prague to Plzeň, avoiding the motorway added around 30 minutes to our journey but we passed through Beroun along the way.

Certain vehicle categories are also exempt from the vignette requirement under official rules. For more detail, see our dedicated guide to toll free routes and find further information on official exemption rules.

Our Czech vignette map highlights how key border crossings link directly to the motorway network, where a vignette is required from the point of entry.

Major routes include Waidhaus–Rozvadov (Germany, D5), Breitenau–Krásný Les (Germany, D8), Břeclav (Austria, D2), the Ostrava corridor (Poland, D1) and the Brodské/Lanžhot area (Slovakia, D2).

Crossing from the German A6 at Waidhaus–Rozvadov, for example, places you straight onto the D5 motorway where vignette requirements apply immediately, so it’s best to buy your vignette before you cross.

Learn more about driving in the Czech Republic and how each route connects to the Czech road network.

Road tolls in the Czech Republic are paid using an electronic vignette, so there’s no physical paperwork. The e-vignette Czech system, introduced in 2021, links your payment directly to your vehicle’s registration number, with automatic cameras checking compliance on toll roads.

Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer journey, the Czech highway vignette is available in four durations: 1-day, 10-day, 30-day, or 1-year.

There are many ways you can purchase a vignette, including online, via edalnice.cz (official portal), approved resellers and petrol stations, Czech Post offices, or self-service kiosks. On a recent journey, we bought ours online just before crossing the border and by the time we reached the first toll camera, the vehicle was already registered.

Pricing varies by duration and is set annually so be sure to check the latest rates directly on edalnice.cz for current 2026 prices. Also, be aware that kiosks and vending machines at border crossings are not always available or operational. During our field research in early 2026, we found several locations closed without notice. We recommend buying online before you cross.

To recognise toll roads in the Czech Republic, look for standard motorway signage: green road signs with a white “D” designation indicate motorways where a vignette is required.

At motorway entrances, you may also see “elektronické mýtné” (electronic toll) signs confirming the section is part of the tolled network. Enforcement is carried out using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), with camera gantries positioned at border crossings and along motorway corridors, checking registration numbers against the national database in real time.

Police also carry out checks using mobile devices and at petrol stations and rest areas.

If you accidentally enter a toll road without a valid vignette, continue to the next safe exit or stop when it is safe to do so and purchase an e-vignette online as soon as possible. Enforcement is camera-based and applies from the moment you enter a vignette-required section — there is no grace period.