Truck Toll Portugal: The Via Verde System
Portugal levies a distance-based toll on around 80% of its motorways. The system works electronically with Via Verde – a transponder that automatically deducts the toll without stopping at toll plazas.
The toll system: Via Verde
Via Verde is Portugal's national toll system. The transponder is attached to the windscreen and communicates with the toll portals. Charging is automatic in euros. Cross-border solutions (incl. Telepass) are available for international fleets.
Which roads are tolled?
- Motorways (A-roads) – around 80% of the network
- Former SCUT motorways – previously toll-free routes, now with electronic toll (no barriers)
For international traffic, the A1 (Lisbon–Porto) and the A2 (Lisbon–Algarve) are most important.
Rate structure: axle count
The rate depends on the vehicle category:
| Axles | Factor |
|---|---|
| 2 axles | 1.0 |
| 3 axles | 1.4 |
| 4 axles | 1.7 |
| 5+ axles | 2.0 |
The base rate is €0.155/km. A 40-tonne articulated lorry with 5 axles pays around €0.31/km – Portugal is in the upper European mid-range.