By car
The Dresden-Prague highway runs through the entire Euroregion. On the German side it is called A17, on the Czech side it is called D8.
In the Czech Republic, tolls must be paid for highways. However, there are exceptions that apply in the Elbe/Labe Euroregion:
- When entering the Czech Republic, no toll has to be paid until the Řehlovice exit (after Ústí n.L.). However, this only applies in this direction.
- In the direction of Germany, the highway between the Řehlovice and Varvažov exits is toll-free. But beware: the toll is compulsory on the 12 kilometers between Knínice (exit no. 80) and the border!
The highway vignettes in the Czech Republic are no longer available as stickers for the windshield, but only in electronic form. This means that the vehicle's license plate number is registered. There are cameras on bridges over the freeways that recognize the license plates of vehicles passing through and check whether they have purchased an electronic vignette. If this is not the case, a fine will be imposed or you will be waved off at the next exit.
Electronic vignettes are best purchased online at edalnice.cz. The first other option for purchasing electronic vignettes in the Czech Republic is at the Varvažov service area (after the second exit in the Czech Republic). We recommend using the vending machines there and not going into the booths with service staff, as some of them charge exorbitant surcharges.
You can find the vignette prices and more detailed information here.
Tip: Electric vehicles do not have to pay a toll in the Czech Republic. However, you must first apply for exemption for vehicles registered abroad (see here). Natural gas or biomethane vehicles pay a reduced price (without application).