Belgium Toll Roads 2026 — Free for Cars, One Tunnel Only
Belgium has no motorway toll and no vignette — all motorways are free for cars. Only the Liefkenshoektunnel in Antwerp charges (€5.50–€6.50). Trucks pay Viapass per km since 2016. LEZ zones in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent.
Class A
Passenger cars and motorcycles can use toll roads with a special Class A rate.
Class B
Larger vehicles, such as vans and minibuses, require a Class B vignette for full toll road access.
Other vehicles
Heavy trucks and specialized vehicles need specific rates for smooth access to highways.
Cost calculation
The price is determined by three factors: vehicle class, highway section type (plain or mountainous), and the operating company.
To check the price for your vehicle, select and click your class below
Motorcycle
Free on all motorways; ~€3.25 at Liefkenshoektunnel
Passenger car ≤ 3.5 t
Free on all E-routes / A-roads; €5.50–€6.50 at Liefkenshoektunnel
Van / Camper > 2.5 m height
Free; higher Cat 2 rate at Liefkenshoektunnel (~€13)
Truck 2-3 axles > 3.5 t
Viapass per km — ~€0.15/km on motorways (since 2016)
Truck 4+ axles > 3.5 t
Viapass per km — ~€0.19/km
Bus > 3.5 t
Free — Viapass does not apply to passenger transport
Toll roads in this country
- Tolled
- Partial
- Free
- Special toll
Special toll sections (Sondermaut)
Some Alpine tunnel and pass sections require an additional single-trip toll on top of the standard vignette. The prices below apply to passenger cars (≤ 3.5 t).
- R2€6.50
Liefkenshoektunnel
Single trip · car
General information
Here you'll find a snapshot of the rules you need when driving across Europe. Every country sets its own speed limits, alcohol thresholds, winter-tyre dates and required-equipment checklist — always open the country page you're heading to for the precise figures and fines.
Speed Limits
- Built-up areas: 50 km/h. In Brussels Region the city-wide default is 30 km/h since January 2021 (Zone 30 covers all streets unless a higher 50 km/h limit is signposted) - Outside built-up areas: 70 km/h in Flanders (since 2017), 90 km/h in Wallonia - Motorway (autosnelweg / autoroute): 120 km/h (cars), 90 km/h (vehicles > 3.5 t) - Light vans ≤ 3.5 t and motorcycles: same as cars - Daytime running lights are mandatory year-round
Alcohol and Phone Use
- Alcohol limit: 0.5‰ (BAC) for ordinary drivers - Professional drivers (truck, bus, taxi): 0.2‰ - 0.5–0.8‰: contravention, €179 fine + immediate 3-hour driving ban - 0.8–1.5‰: heavier fine €1,260+ + 15-day licence suspension - Above 1.5‰: criminal offence, €2,000+ + jail risk + multi-year licence ban - Holding a mobile phone while driving: €174 fine + 3 demerit points; tariff doubles for repeat offenders within 3 years
Winter Equipment
- Winter tyres are NOT mandatory in Belgium (mild winters with rare heavy snow) - All-season tyres are common; M+S or 3PMSF tyres recommended November–March for occasional snowfalls - Snow chains are not typically needed within BE (no mountains) - Studded tyres are PROHIBITED in Belgium - If you continue from BE into the Alps (FR, IT, CH), bring chains and check the destination country's mountain-pass rules
Required Equipment
- Warning triangle (mandatory) - High-visibility reflective vest (mandatory) — must be inside the cabin, worn when exiting on motorway/expressway - Fire extinguisher (mandatory) — Belgium is one of the few EU countries requiring a fire extinguisher in ALL passenger cars - First-aid kit (mandatory) - Spare tyre or repair kit: not legally required but strongly recommended - Documents: driving licence, vehicle registration (Inschrijvingsbewijs / Certificat d'immatriculation), insurance proof - For LEZ entry in Brussels / Antwerp / Ghent: foreign-plated vehicles MUST register online beforehand (free, valid 24h–30d); fine for unregistered entry is €350+
Passenger Safety
- Seat belts are mandatory in every seat, front and rear - Children under 135 cm must use an approved child restraint (booster, baby seat) - Children under 18 must use a properly fitting restraint (seat belt for 135-150 cm) - Motorcycle: helmet AND protective clothing (jacket + gloves + boots) mandatory for both rider and pillion - Daytime running lights on motorcycles year-round - Pets must be restrained (carrier, harness, or rear cage)
Toll roads in Belgium 2026 — free for cars, one toll tunnel
Belgium has NO general motorway toll and NO vignette for passenger cars — the entire ~1,800 km motorway network (mostly E-routes plus national A-numbers) is FREE for vehicles ≤ 3.5 t. The only per-crossing toll in the country is one tunnel: the Liefkenshoektunnel under the Scheldt in Antwerp port (~€6.50 for cars, €5.50 with t-tag transponder). Road authority responsibilities are split by region: Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer (AWV) for Flanders, Sofico for Wallonia, Bruxelles Mobilité for Brussels.
Vehicle categories: Cars, motorcycles, vans, motorhomes (≤ 3.5 t) — free on all motorways, pay only at the Liefkenshoektunnel if you choose that crossing (the parallel Kennedytunnel is FREE). Buses (≤ or > 3.5 t) — also free; Viapass excludes passenger transport. Goods vehicles > 3.5 t — pay the Viapass distance-based GPS toll on motorways and a defined list of non-motorway roads since 1 April 2016. Rate ~€0.115–0.139/km for EURO 6 (Flanders / Wallonia split); 4+ axle / >32 t pay ~30% more.
How to pay the Liefkenshoektunnel: at the toll booth in cash, by debit / credit card (contactless accepted), or with a t-tag electronic transponder for faster passage and a €1 discount per crossing (€5.50 vs €6.50 for cars). The Belgian t-tag is interoperable with the Dutch Westerscheldetunnel and Kiltunnel, so one tag covers all three Benelux toll tunnels. Register / buy the t-tag at liefkenshoektunnel.be.
Example tunnel costs in 2026 (single crossing): Cat 1 (car ≤ 2.5 m height): €6.50 cash/card, €5.50 with t-tag; Cat 2 (van / camper > 2.5 m): ~€13; motorcycle: ~€3.25. The Liefkenshoektunnel is mostly used by trucks and the Antwerp port industry — most passenger-car traffic uses the parallel FREE Kennedytunnel (R1 ring road), which can be congested at rush hour. The Liefkenshoek is a paid shortcut to bypass that congestion.
Fines for skipping the Liefkenshoektunnel toll start at €60; ANPR cameras capture the plate at both portals. EU cross-border enforcement (Directive 2015/413) means an invoice will reach you anywhere in the EU + UK + Switzerland. For Viapass-mandated trucks operating without a registered OBU, fines can reach €1,000+ per offence and the truck can be impounded until paid.
Tourist tips: Belgium is among the easiest EU countries for free road-tripping. E40 Calais → Brussels → Liège, E19 Antwerp → Brussels → Mons, E411 Brussels → Luxembourg, E25 Liège → Luxembourg — all free for cars. Winter tyres are NOT mandatory in Belgium. The country has low-emission zones (LEZ / ZBE) in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent — older diesels (mostly Euro 4 and below) cannot enter; foreign-plated vehicles must register online before driving in. Failure to register is a €350+ fine.