Heading to Switzerland by Car? Understand the Vignette First.
Free, up-to-date guidance so you avoid fines and enjoy Swiss roads.
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What Exactly is the Swiss Motorway Vignette?
- • One-time CHF 40 sticker valid for unlimited motorway use January–December.
- • Mandatory for cars, motorcycles and trailers up to 3.5 t.
- • Skipping it can cost you a CHF 200 on-the-spot fine plus the vignette price.
- • Sticker is vehicle-specific and non-transferable.
Where to Buy Your Vignette
- Fuel Stations: Nearly every Swiss fuel station sells vignettes at the cashier. Ask for “Autobahnvignette”.
- Post Offices: Look for the yellow Swiss Post signs. Payment by cash or card.
- Customs Points: Crossing by road? Purchase at the green “vignette” lanes right before the border.
- Online (Abroad): Some European motoring clubs sell vignettes—order early to allow postal delivery.
We do NOT sell vignettes; we simply show you where and how.
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About Alpine Route Info
Mission: Making Swiss road travel simple, transparent, and penalty-free.
Founded by Geneva-based travel journalists in 2016, we compile official federal road data into easy guides read by over 1 million drivers each year.
- Direct interviews with Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
- On-site checks at 12 border crossings every year
- Multilingual team updating guides monthly
Eco Practices: Servers run on 100 % Swiss hydro power. We promote eco-driving tips like combining trips and using park-and-ride.
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Office Details
Address: Rue Centrale 22, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 876 54 32
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 CET
