Truck Toll Spain 2025: What Transport Companies Must Know
Spain has significantly changed its toll system for trucks over 3.5 tons. This article gives a clear overview of toll roads, vehicle categories, new technologies such as free-flow toll systems, and how digital tools like IMPARGO can help you reduce toll costs.
Table of Contents
- Toll-Free Roads: Savings for Carriers
- Current Toll Situation in Spain
- Vehicle Classes for Trucks
- Payment Methods & Via-T On-Board Units
- Free-Flow Systems for HGVs
- Future of Road Freight in Spain
- How IMPARGO Supports Toll Planning
Toll-Free Roads: Savings for Carriers
Since 2021, several previously tolled highways have become toll-free, including:
- AP-7: Tarragona to La Junquera
- AP-2: Zaragoza to El Vendrell
This results in average annual savings of around €1,900 per truck according to Fenadismer. However, the government may reintroduce tolls in the future to fund road maintenance.
Current Toll Situation in Spain
Spain currently has approximately 3,200 km of toll roads, which include:
- Autovías (A): Public expressways, toll-free
- Autopistas (AP): Privately operated highways with tolls
Tolls on Autopistas are either distance-based or flat-rate. Trucks over 3.5 tons and tractors with trailers are subject to charges.
Vehicle Classes for Trucks
Spain categorizes heavy trucks into two toll classes based on axle count and twin wheels:
- Pesados I: Trucks with 2 axles (at least one with twin wheels) or 3 axles
- Pesados II: Trucks with 4 or more axles, including tractor-trailer combinations
Typical Toll Prices for Trucks (Estimates)
| Route | Distance | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao – Zaragoza (AP-68) | 303 km | Pesados I/II | approx. €35 |
| Beasain – Bergara (A-636) | 15 km | Pesados I | approx. €4.11 |
| Villacastín – Ávila (AP-51) | 29 km | Pesados I | approx. €1.70 |
Payment Methods & Via-T On-Board Units
Toll payments for trucks can be made using:
- Cash or credit cards (e.g., VISA, Mastercard)
- Fuel or fleet cards
- Via-T On-Board Unit (OBU): enables automatic toll payment at toll gates
The Via-T box works across Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. You can register it via viat.es from over 30 providers.
Free-Flow Systems for HGVs
Some Spanish regions have implemented free-flow tolling — with no physical toll booths:
- A-636 (Beasain – Bergara): Number plate recognition, automatic billing
- Barcelona region (C-16, C-32): Payment via Bluetooth or the Awai app
These systems improve traffic flow and allow continuous toll capture for trucks.
Future of Road Freight in Spain
Spain is planning several reforms for the road freight industry, including:
- Transport pricing linked to diesel costs
- Legal limits on loading bay wait times (max. 1 hour)
- Ban on self-loading/unloading by drivers
- Investments in secure truck parking and digital tools
Additional toll roads and free-flow systems may be introduced in the coming years.
How IMPARGO Supports Toll Planning
With the truck route planner from IMPARGO, freight forwarders and carriers can:
- Calculate toll costs by axle count and vehicle type
- Compare toll vs. toll-free routes instantly
- Include Via-T or DKV OBUs directly in your planning
- Estimate transport costs and generate quotes
- Automate billing using toll and GPS data
- Send jobs and track drivers using the DriverApp
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