Germany to Italy via Austria and the Brenner

Step 1

Use field F.1, not today's loaded weight

ASFINAG uses maximum technically permissible laden mass (tzGm) from field F.1. Up to and including 3.5 t means the vignette and section-toll regime; over 3.5 t means distance-based GO toll with an approved onboard unit and axle/emissions data. A transition exists until 31 January 2029 for certain vehicles downplated earlier—verify every condition rather than assuming eligibility.

Step 2

Separate the A12 from the A13

For a light motorhome, the A13 Brenner is a section-toll road and does not itself require a vignette. But the usual German approach via Kufstein and the A12 Inntal continues beyond the short exempt section and normally requires a valid vignette plus the separate A13 product. Buy against the exact plate, registration country, category and dates, then verify the official record.

For a heavy motorhome, do not combine a light-vehicle vignette with an A13 ticket: arrange GO toll, prove tariff characteristics and set the axle count, including trailer-related changes under the system instructions.

Step 3

Check the Lueg Bridge calendar for the travel date

The A13 has special traffic management because of work on the Lueg Bridge. ASFINAG publishes an annual calendar of one- and two-lane days and related restrictions. Do not rely on navigation alone: open the current calendar, road status and traffic forecast immediately before the segment. Alternative passes can have their own restrictions and are not automatic detours.

Step 4

A separate A22 calculation starts at the border

Italy's Autostrada del Brennero calculates toll from distance and class: two-axle vehicles use height at the front axle, while combinations with more axles use the axle count. Take an entry ticket unless using a compatible electronic device, retain it until exit and select a lane matching your payment method.

If the ticket is lost or payment fails, do not leave the vehicle in the toll lanes: call the operator and retain any issued notice for follow-up payment.

Final control

Recheck four layers

1. F.1, axles, Euro/CO₂ evidence and onboard-unit or plate correctness.
2. Vignette/GO toll, A13 and the A22 payment plan as separate items.
3. Lueg calendar, ASFINAG traffic, weather and the A22 map on departure day.
4. Time and fuel/charge margin, a lawful overnight stop and a fallback verified for vehicle dimensions and mass.