Road Tolls in Croatia

When exploring Croatia it is important to seek for relevant information when driving across country. Toll collection is done in two ways: open and closed collection system. With an open system, the toll station is both an exit and an entrance, so the toll is collected immediately. It is used on shorter sections of highways and on bridges, tunnels, etc. With a closed system, a toll card is taken at the entrance, which is handed to the cashier at the exit, who charges the toll based on the length of use and vehicle category. A closed system is used on highways with multiple entrances and exits.

There is also an automated electronic cashless collection system (ENC), which works with the help of devices in the vehicle. A vehicle equipped with an ENC device does not stop at toll booths, but is automatically registered and allowed at the entrance and exit of the highway. For such a payment system, there are separate lanes at the toll stations. In addition to cash, card and ENC payment, toll payment is also possible with subscription cards (smart cards), SMS messages and via the online portal.

Tolled roads: 

A1, A6, A10 Zagreb - Split - Rijeka - Čarapine

A3, A5 Zagreb - Lipovac - Osijek - Svilaj

A4 Zagreb - Goričan

A11 Zagreb - Sisak

A2 Zagreb - Macelj

A3 Bregana

A7 Rupa

The A1 highway in Croatia, also known as the "Zagreb-Split-Ploče" highway, is a major motorway that plays a crucial role in connecting the capital city, Zagreb, with the coastal city of Split and further to the port of Ploče on the Adriatic Sea which is on the route to Dubrovnik in  the south of Croatia. 

• The A1 is part of the European route E65, which is a major north-south European highway.
• The A1 highway is a crucial transportation artery, facilitating the movement of people and goods between the inland regions and the Adriatic coast.
• It significantly reduces travel time between Zagreb and Split compared to alternative routes.
• The A1 highway offers scenic views as it passes through diverse landscapes, including hills and mountains, making the journey more enjoyable for travelers.
• There are rest areas and service stations along the A1 highway where travelers can take breaks, refuel, and find various amenities.
• Real-time traffic information, road conditions, and any potential disruptions are often provided by the Croatian Motorways (Hrvatske autoceste - HAC) through their official channels.

Tolls are applicable on the A1 highway, and they can vary based on factors such as the type of vehicle, distance traveled, and toll booth location. Travelers using the A1 highway will need to pay tolls at designated toll booths along the route.

All tolled motorways network can be find on official website of HUKA (Croatian assosiation of toll motorways concessionaires).

Types of vehicles:

Group IA

Motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles

Group I

Motor vehicles with two axles, height up to 1.90 m

Group II

a) Motor vehicles with two axles with a height above 1.90 m, the maximum permissible weight of which does not exceed 3500 kg
b) Motor vehicles with two axles, under 1.90 m in height, which pull a trailer, regardless of the number of axles and the height of the trailer

Group III

a) Motor vehicles with two or three axles, maximum permissible weight over 3500 kg
b) Motor vehicles with two axles, the maximum permissible weight over 3500 kg, which tow a trailer with one axle
c) Motor vehicles from II a) that tow a trailer, regardless of the number of axles of the trailer

Group IV

a) Motor vehicles with four or more axles, maximum permissible weight over 3500 kg
b) Motor vehicles with two axles, the maximum permissible mass over 3500 kg, which tow a trailer with two or more axles
c) Motor vehicles with three axles, maximum permissible weight over 3500 kg, which tow a trailer, regardless of the number of axles of the trailer

Details for tolls can be found on official website of HAC (Croatian motorways)