📍 Local Expert Summary:
You need an e-vignette on Slovenian motorways. A car (class 2A) pays €16 for 7 days, €32 for a month or €117.50 for a year. There is no 1-day vignette. The coastal expressway from Škofije to Koper and on to Lucija has needed no vignette for cars since 1 January 2026. The Karavanke Tunnel is a separate toll of €9. These are the 2026 prices. I found no price change announced for 2027. Last verified: 2 November 2026.
Slovenia Vignette 2027: Current Prices and Categories
Every vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes needs a valid e-vignette (E-vinjeta) before it enters a motorway (avtocesta) or an expressway (hitra cesta). The vignette is electronic and linked to your license plate. You do not need a sticker on the windshield.
The price depends on the vehicle class. Class 2A covers cars and SUVs up to 1.3 meters high above the front axle. Class 2B covers taller vehicles, such as vans and campervans. Motorcycles are Class 1. The Karavanke Tunnel (Karavanški predor) is not covered by the vignette. It has a separate toll of €9 per crossing for cars.
Free Coastal Road: Škofije to Koper and Lucija
Since 1 January 2026, the coastal expressways H5 (Škofije to Koper) and H6 (Koper to Lucija) are classified as a main road. Cars and other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes no longer need a vignette there. The government wants to move traffic off the local roads in Izola, Lucija and nearby villages.
DARS calls the exemption temporary. It should last until the Koper to Dragonja expressway is built. The speed limit on the road is now 90 km/h, and 80 km/h in the Markovec tunnel. If you continue toward Ljubljana on the A1 motorway, you still need a vignette. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, including heavy motorhomes, still pay electronic tolls with the DarsGo system.
Fines Without a Vignette
Driving on a motorway without a valid e-vignette costs €300. DARS checks license plates automatically. I always tell my guests: the €16 weekly vignette is much cheaper than a €300 fine. For more detail, read my guide to Slovenia vignette fines.
How to Buy Your E-Vignette
Buy it on the official DARS shop, evinjeta.dars.si. You can also buy it at petrol stations in Slovenia and at border crossings. DARS has warned about unofficial online resellers that add fees, so use the official shop. You choose the start date yourself. The vignette is active as soon as you pay, and you can start it up to 30 days ahead, so it is easy to plan a trip to Lake Bled or the Soča Valley.
📍 Key Takeaways:
- Free coastal road: Škofije to Koper (H5) and Koper to Lucija (H6) need no vignette for cars since 1 January 2026.
- Prices (2026 rates): A car (class 2A) pays €16 for 7 days, €32 for a month and €117.50 for a year. There is no 1-day vignette.
- Karavanke Tunnel: It costs €9 per crossing for cars, in addition to the vignette.
- Fine: Driving without a vignette costs €300.
Do not want to deal with vignettes, tolls and mountain roads? With a private transfer, I or my driver take care of the driving, so you do not buy a vignette yourself. See the Ljubljana Airport to Bled transfer or all private transfers in Slovenia.
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🌟 Tanya’s Local Tip:
If you enter at the Škofije border crossing from Trieste, you can drive the coastal expressway toward Koper and Lucija without a vignette. Buy the vignette before you join the A1 toward Ljubljana. Do it on your phone before the trip, so you do not have to stop at a petrol station.
📊 Slovenia Vignette Prices (2026 Rates)
| Vehicle Category | 7 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 (Motorcycles) | €8.00 | Not sold | €32.00 | €58.70 |
| Class 2A (Cars/SUVs) | €16.00 | €32.00 | Not sold | €117.50 |
| Class 2B (Vans/Campervans) | €32.00 | €64.10 | Not sold | €235.00 |
The Karavanke Tunnel toll for cars is €9.00 per crossing and is paid separately. For 2027, I found no price change announced. Check evinjeta.dars.si before you buy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the coastal road from Italy to Koper free?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026, cars and other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes need no vignette on the coastal expressways from Škofije to Koper (H5) and from Koper to Lucija (H6). DARS calls this temporary.
Is there a 1-day vignette for Slovenia?
No. The shortest vignette is valid for 7 days and costs €16 for a car.
Where can I buy the Slovenia vignette?
The official shop is evinjeta.dars.si. You can also buy it at petrol stations in Slovenia and at border crossings. Avoid unofficial resellers that charge extra fees.
What is the fine for not having a vignette in Slovenia?
The fine is €300. DARS checks license plates automatically.
Do I need a vignette for the Karavanke Tunnel?
The tunnel needs its own toll of €9 per crossing for cars. It is paid at the toll booth and is not covered by the vignette. On the Slovenian motorway after the tunnel, you need a vignette.
ℹ️ Official source: Prices and the shop are on the official DARS e-vignette site, evinjeta.dars.si. Check it for changes before your trip.
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You do not need a vignette for an airport transfer. Motorway tolls and fees are included in our fixed price of €65 per car from Ljubljana Airport to Bled. Read how to get from Ljubljana Airport to Bled to compare it with the bus and a rental car.