Toll roads in Greece? How to buy a vignette in Greece? Fines in Greece? Parking in Greece? Autostradas in Greece? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
The length of the network of public highways in Greece is 117,000 km, of which 107,406 km are paved roads. The length of highways is 2311 km
Toll Motorways in Greece
In Greece, there is a fee for the use of highways depending on the distance traveled. Management of separate sections of highways is entrusted to different management companies.
Payment is made before entering the toll road section.
The amount of tariffs depends on the type of vehicle. Vehicles are classified based on their height and number of axles.
Classification of vehicles in Greece
| A letter. | Vehicle | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycles, tricycles | |
| 2 | Vehicles with or without a trailer and up to 2.20 m in height | |
| 3 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with two or three axles and a height of more than 2.20 m | |
| 4 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with four or more axles and a height of more than 2.20 m |
Egnatia Motorway
Egnatia Motorway is a European highway E90 connecting Igoumenitsa in the west of Greece and Alexandroupolis in the east (on the border with Turkey).
There are currently 14 toll collection points on the Egnatia motorway.Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Tyria | € 1.50 | € 2.10 | €5.30 | € 7.40 |
| In Pamvoti | € 0.80 | € 1.20 | €3.00 | € 4.20 |
| Qualification | € 1.00 | € 1.40 | €3.50 | € 4.90 |
| Siatista | € 1.10 | € 1.50 | €3.80 | €5.30 |
| Polymylos | € 1.00 | € 1.40 | €3.50 | € 4.90 |
| Malgara | € 0.80 | € 1.20 | €3.00 | € 4.20 |
| Thessaloniki | € 0.30 | € 0.50 | € 1.00 | € 1.50 |
| Analysis | € 1.30 | € 1.80 | € 4.50 | € 6.30 |
| Asprovalta | € 0.60 | € 0.90 | € 2.30 | €3.20 |
| Moustheni | € 1.70 | € 2.40 | €6.00 | € 8.40 |
| Kavala | € 1.00 | € 1.40 | €3.50 | € 4.90 |
| Iasmos | € 1.30 | € 1.90 | € 4.80 | € 6.70 |
| Must be | € 1.20 | € 1.70 | € 4.30 | €6.00 |
| Ardanio | € 0.80 | € 1.20 | €3.00 | € 4.20 |
In addition, the sections departing from the Egnatia Motorway towards the borders with the neighboring states – Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria are subject to payment.Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Ieropigi 29 | € 1.00 | € 1.40 | €3.50 | € 4.90 |
| Evzoni E75 | € 1.30 | € 1.80 | € 4.50 | € 6.30 |
| Strymoniko 25 | € 0.70 | € 1.00 | € 2.50 | €3.50 |
| Promahonas 25 | € 1.40 | € 2.00 | €5.00 | €7.00 |
Aegean highway
The Aegean Motorway is part of the European route E75 connecting Thessaloniki and Lamia.
Tariffs for 2023:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Pelasgia | € 2.40 | €3.50 | € 8.70 | € 12.20 |
| Moschochori | € 2.80 | €4.00 | €10.00 | €14.00 |
| Makrychori | € 1.80 | € 2.50 | €6.40 | € 8.90 |
| Leptocaria | € 2.20 | €3.20 | € 8.00 | € 11.20 |
| Kleidi (Aiginio) | € 1.50 | € 2.20 | €5.50 | € 7.70 |
Rates are for cash only.
Moreas Motorway
The Moreas motorway is part of the European route E65 and passes through the Greek cities of Corinth, Tripoli and Kalamata.
Currently there are five toll stations operating in both directions on the highway. In addition, there are two toll stations at the exit from the highway – at Paradisia (at the exit from the highway in the direction of Athens, and at the entrance to the highway in the direction of Kalamata) and at Arfara (at the entrance to the highway in the direction of Athens, and when exiting the freeway in the direction of Kalamata).Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Spathovouni | € 1.70 | € 2.55 | €6.35 | € 8.90 |
| Nestani | € 1.60 | € 2.40 | €6.05 | € 8.45 |
| Manari Bridge | € 1.30 | € 1.95 | € 4.90 | €6.85 |
| Veligosti | € 0.80 | € 1.25 | €3.15 | €4.45 |
| Paradise | € 0.50 | € 0.75 | € 1.90 | € 2.70 |
| Kalamata | € 1.30 | € 1.90 | € 4.80 | € 6.75 |
| Arfara | € 0.50 | € 0.75 | € 1.90 | € 2.70 |
| Petrina | € 2.00 | € 2.90 | €7.35 | €10.30 |
| Thouria | € 0.30 | € 0.45 | € 1.20 | € 1.70 |
Olympia Motorway
The Olympia motorway is part of the European route E65 . It starts in Athens, passes through Corinth and ends in Patras.
There are five main toll stations on the motorway (located on the motorway itself) and toll stations at the entrance/exit of the motorway.
Main payment stations:
- Elefsina (26 km) – in both directions
- Isthmos (73 km) – in both directions
- Kiato (94 km) – in the direction of Patras
- Eleonas (160 km) – in both directions
- Rio (205 km) – in the direction of Athens
Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Elefsina | € 1.50 | € 2.10 | €5.40 | € 7.60 |
| Isthmus | € 1.20 | € 1.80 | € 4.60 | €6.40 |
| Density | € 1.60 | € 2.30 | €5.80 | € 8.10 |
| Eleonas | € 2.30 | €3.30 | € 8.20 | € 11.50 |
| Rio | € 1.60 | € 2.30 | €5.70 | € 8.10 |
Pathe Motorway
The Pathe motorway is part of the European route E75 and is managed by Nea Odos. It connects Lamia and Athens and is 172 km long.
In addition to the toll stations located on the highway itself (frontal), there are also stations located at the exit from it (lateral).Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Afidnes (frontal) | € 2.30 | €3.30 | € 8.30 | € 11.65 |
| Capandrites (lateral) | € 1.40 | € 2.00 | €5.05 | €7.05 |
| Malakasa (lateral) | € 1.00 | € 1.40 | €3.60 | €5.05 |
| Inofyta (lateral) | € 0.45 | € 0.65 | € 1.70 | € 2.40 |
| Thiva (frontal) | € 2.70 | €3.90 | € 9.75 | € 13.65 |
| Thiva (lateral) | € 1.05 | € 1.50 | €3.85 | €5.40 |
| Tragana (frontal) | € 2.70 | €3.85 | € 9.70 | € 13.60 |
| Tragana (lateral) | € 2.15 | €3.10 | €7.80 | €10.90 |
Payment at the station located on the highway itself (frontal) is for the entire section. Payment at the station located at the exit from the highway (lateral) is made for the actual distance traveled.
Ionia Freeway
The Ionia Odos motorway is part of the European route E951 and is managed by the Nea Odos company. It connects Ioannina (Egnatia highway) and Patras (Rio-Antirion bridge), and has a length of 196 km.
In addition to the toll stations located on the highway itself (frontal), there are also stations located at the exit from it (lateral).Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Klokova (frontal) | € 2.10 | €3.00 | € 7.60 | € 10.65 |
| Gavrolimni (lateral) | € 1.50 | € 2.15 | €5.35 | € 7.55 |
| Mesologgi (lateral) | € 0.90 | € 1.25 | €3.20 | € 4.50 |
| Aggelokastro (frontal) | € 2.50 | €3.55 | € 8.95 | € 12.50 |
| Kouvaras (lateral) | € 1.15 | € 1.65 | €4.15 | €5.80 |
| Menidi (frontal) | € 2.10 | €3.05 | € 7.60 | € 10.65 |
| Art (side) | € 0.50 | € 0.75 | € 1.95 | € 2.70 |
| Gorgomilos (lateral) | € 0.70 | € 1.00 | € 2.55 | €3.60 |
| Terovo (frontal) | € 2.20 | €3.15 | €7.85 | € 11.00 |
Payment at the station located on the highway itself (frontal) is for the entire section. Payment at the station located at the exit from the highway (lateral) is made for the actual distance traveled.
For the entire section from the Egnatia motorway to the Rio-Antirio bridge, a passenger car will have to pay €12.75.
Attiki highway
The Attiki Motorway is a ring road around Athens. It connects the Athens airport and the Pathe and Olympia highways. The highway is 65 km long.
The toll is paid only once – when entering the highway, regardless of the distance to be driven.Tariffs for 2024:
| Payment station | Vehicle category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| € 1.40 | € 2.80 | € 7.10 | € 11.30 | |
Plots with special payment in Greece
There are also tolls to travel through some tunnels and bridges.
Aktio – Preveza tunnel
The Aktio – Preveza tunnel provides a fast route between Aitoloakarnania and Southern Greece along the coast. It is the first and so far the only underwater tunnel in Greece. The length of the tunnel is 1,570 m-code (of which 909 m-code is underwater) and has 2 lanes in each direction.
Travel rates for 2024:
| A letter | TS | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle | € 0.70 | |
| 2 | Vehicles with or without a trailer and up to 2.20 m in height | €3.00 | |
| 3 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with two or three axles and a height of more than 2.20 m | € 7.50 | |
| 4 | Vehicles with or without a trailer, with four or more axles and a height of more than 2.20 m | € 10.50 |
Bridge Rio – Antirio
The Rio-Antirion bridge is located at the intersection of two main highways: Athens-Corinth-Patra-Kalamata and Ioannina-Antirion, which connect the most important cities of Greece and are part of the European highway network.
The length of the bridge is 2,880 m. It has 6 lanes. 2 lanes in each direction and plus 2 emergency lanes.
Travel rates for 2024:
| A letter | TS | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle | € 2.00 | |
| 2 | Vehicles with or without a trailer and a height of up to 2 m. | € 13.70 | |
| 3 | Vehicles with or without a trailer and a height of more than 2 m | € 21.00 | |
| 4 | Buses up to 20 seats | €32.00 |
Parking in Greece
A new parking control system was introduced in the center of Athens in November 2006. Parking is marked with blue lines for permanent residents, white lines for visitors, and yellow lines for special situations and professional needs.
Time is payable on weekdays from 09:00 to 21:00, on Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:00. The maximum parking time is 3 hours, and the rate is €0.5 per hour for the first 2 hours. For 2.5 hours – €4, and for 3 hours – €6.
Violation of parking rules – € 80, withdrawal of driver’s license for 10 days and technical passport with numbers for 20 days.
Parking in places designated for drivers with disabilities – € 150, withdrawal of driver’s license for 10 days and technical passport with numbers for 10 days.
Road map of Greece
The main traffic laws of Greece
Speed limits in Greece
Standard speed limits in Greece (unless otherwise indicated on signs).Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the road – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars (up to 3.5 t) with trailers (up to 750 kg):
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 90 km/h
- on the highway – 100 km/h
Cars (up to 3.5 t) with trailers (from 750 kg to 3.5 t):
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 80 km/h
- on the highway – 90 km/h
For cars equipped with anti-skid chains, the maximum permitted speed is no more than 50 km/h.
Current maximum speed limits on the roads of European countries for passenger cars.
Alcohol
The maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Greece 0.5 ‰ .
If the blood alcohol level is more than 0.5‰ and less than 0.8‰, the driver will be fined €200.
If the level of alcohol in the blood is more than 0.8 ‰ and less than 1.1 ‰, the driver will be fined €700 and his driver’s license will be revoked for up to 3 months.
If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds 1.1 ‰, then a fine of € 1,200, suspension of the driver’s license for a period of up to 6 months and possible imprisonment for 2 months. Repeated consumption of alcohol in an amount exceeding 1.1 ‰ within two years – a fine of €2,000, suspension of the driver’s license for a period of up to 5 years and possible imprisonment for 6 months.
For drivers whose experience is less than 2 years, as well as for motorcyclists, the permissible level of alcohol in the blood 0.2 ‰ .
If the level of alcohol in the blood of such drivers is more than 0.2 ‰ and less than 0.8 ‰, then the driver will be fined €200.
Permissible blood alcohol content while driving a car in European countries.
Low light
Dipped beam is optional in Greece when driving during the day and mandatory when driving at night.
It is recommended to use dipped beam in conditions of insufficient visibility caused by bad weather (fog, snow or rain). In this case, it is forbidden to move only with the dimensions turned on.
Fog lights can only be used in fog, snow or heavy rain, alone or in combination with dipped beam.
Fine for violation of the rules for the use of dipped beam – 80 euros.
In which European countries is it mandatory to use dipped beam headlights during the day?
Transportation of children in Greece
Children under 3 years of age may travel only when using appropriate child restraints appropriate for their weight.
Children under 12 years of age and less than 135 cm in height are allowed to be transported on the back seats only with the help of special means (child seats, boosters) that allow them to be fastened with seat belts.
The fine for violating the rules of transporting children is €350.
Requirements for the transportation of children in light vehicles on the roads of European countries.
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Greece mandatory for front and rear passengers.
Using a helmet in Greece is mandatory for the driver and passenger when riding a motorcycle or scooter.
A fine of €350 and a possible suspension of a driver’s license for a period of up to 20 days.
Phoning
It is forbidden to use a telephone device that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while the vehicle is in motion.
The fine is €100 and the driver’s license may be revoked for up to 30 days. For a motorcyclist, the fine is €150.
Fines for talking on the phone while driving in European countries.
Fines in Greece
Police officers can impose fines, but do not have the right to collect them. The fine must be paid at the bank branch within 10 days.Table of fines for traffic violations
| Description of the violation in Greece | Penalty | Withdrawal of a driver’s license |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding up to 20 km/h | €40 | —- |
| Speeding by 21-30 km/h | €100 | —- |
| Speeding over 30 km/h. | €350 | 60 days |
| Driving through a red traffic light | €700 | 20 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
| Failure to obey “STOP”/”Give way” signs | €700 | 20 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
| Incorrect attitude towards pedestrians on crossings and sidewalks | € 200 | 10 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 10 days |
| Non-observance of overtaking rules | €700 | 20 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
| Driving under a prohibition sign (including on a one-way road) | € 200 | 20 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
| Dangerous driving | €700 | 30 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 10 days |
| Failure to observe the rules for crossing railway tracks | €700 | 60 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
| Oncoming traffic on the highway | €700 | 20 days and withdrawal of technical passport with numbers for 20 days |
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Greece
Unleaded gasoline ( 95 and 100 octane ) and diesel fuel ( petreleo ). There is no leaded gasoline. The number of gas stations is limited.
Average prices for all types of fuel according to the data of the Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Water Transport of Greece as of 01.12.2023 :
- Unleaded 95 – € 1.862
- Unleaded 100 – € 2.080
- Diesel – € 1.710
- LPG – € 0.920
It is forbidden to transport gasoline in canisters on ferries.
Changes compared to the previous period are shown. Update once every two weeks.
Emergency numbers in Greece
- The European emergency number is 112
- Fire service – 199
- Police – 100
- Ambulance – 166
- Tourist police – 171
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that must be in your car in Greece:
- Extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Emergency stop sign
Requirements for the equipment that must be in the car in different European countries.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires is optional in Greece.
Studded tires
The use of studded tires is allowed in Greece if the weather conditions require it.
Anti-slip chains
Snow chains in Greece are allowed to be used on roads completely covered with snow or ice. The speed of movement should not exceed 50 km/h.
Requirements for the use of winter and studded tires in different European countries.
Recommended equipment and other rules
The police have the right to seize license plates from illegally parked cars throughout Greece. This usually only applies to vehicles registered in Greece, but drivers of foreign vehicles should also beware of illegal parking.
The use of radar detectors is prohibited . Fine – €2,000, revocation of driver’s license for 30 days and revocation of technical passport with numbers for 60 days.