Getting to the Red Bull Ring — GPS, on-ramp, check-in, departure

Best route: getting from the Netherlands to the Red Bull Ring

The classic route runs entirely through Germany: from the Randstad/Ruhr area towards Cologne, on via the A3 to Nuremberg, then A9/A93 towards Munich and via the A8/A93 to the Kiefersfelden–Kufstein border crossing. In Austria continue on the A93/A12 and A10, then via the A9 Pyhrn motorway heading south, from the St. Michael junction onto the S36 Murtal expressway to the Zeltweg-Ost exit. Pure driving time from Amsterdam roughly 11–12 hours. Destination GPS: 47.2140879, 14.7775305.

Toll in the Netherlands & the transit country Germany

There is no vignette in the Netherlands; individual tunnels/bridges (e.g. Westerscheldetunnel, Kiltunnel) carry separate tolls but aren't on the route to Spielberg. Germany too is toll-free for cars and motorhomes — there's no car toll there. Only heavy trucks over 7.5 t pay the German distance-based toll (usually not relevant for motorhomes). So your first real toll decision only comes at the German-Austrian border.

Vignette & toll in Austria

On Austria's motorways and expressways — including the A9 Pyhrn and the S36 Murtal expressway up to the Zeltweg-Ost exit — cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a digital motorway vignette. Fully digital, tied to the number plate, no more sticker needed. Prices as of 2026 (please check current rates): 10-day vignette €12.80, 2-month vignette €32.00, annual vignette €106.80. Only the 1-day and the 10-day vignette are valid immediately when bought online — the annual and 2-month vignettes activate online with a delay, so don't buy at the last minute.

Motorhomes over 3.5 t: no vignette, but GO toll

Important for heavy motorhomes: vehicles over 3.5 t technically permissible maximum weight need no vignette, but instead pay the mileage-based GO toll. For this, a GO-Box (electronic toll device) must be fitted in the vehicle before the first motorway entry — available at petrol stations and GO sales points near the border. Cost depending on the number of axles roughly 20–30 cents per motorway kilometre (as of 2026, please check). Since the changeover, the decisive figure is the technically permissible maximum weight, no longer the registered weight — so many “3.5-tonners” fall under the GO toll.

Special toll on the A9 Pyhrn (on top of the vignette)

On the A9 Pyhrn there are two route-toll tunnels payable on top of the vignette: Bosrucktunnel (approx. €7.00 one way, car) and Gleinalmtunnel (approx. €12.00). Anyone driving through both saves with the combined Pyhrn ticket (approx. €15.50). Payable directly at the toll station or digitally in advance (drive through without stopping). All tunnel prices: as of 2025/26, please check current rates. Depending on your approach, further special-toll routes may apply (Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg) — see the country notes above.

Getting here by rail & air

Rail: from the Netherlands by ICE to Munich, on via Salzburg to Graz or straight towards Upper Styria; the nearest stations are Zeltweg (~3 km) and Knittelfeld (~4 km). Air: Graz (GRZ) is closest, also well reached via Vienna (VIE), Klagenfurt (KLU) and Salzburg — from Graz about an hour by rental car to Spielberg. Amsterdam–Graz is also available seasonally as a direct flight.

Best route: getting from Germany to the Red Bull Ring

From the south/south-east it's shortest: via Munich on the A8/A93 to the Kiefersfelden–Kufstein border crossing, in Austria A12/A10 and then A9 Pyhrn motorway south, from the St. Michael junction onto the S36 Murtal expressway to the Zeltweg-Ost exit. From eastern Germany/Berlin alternatively via Nuremberg–Passau and the A8 to Vienna, then S6/S36. Driving time from Munich roughly 3.5 hours, from Berlin 7–8 hours. Destination GPS: 47.2140879, 14.7775305.

Toll in Germany

For cars and motorhomes Germany is completely toll-free — no vignette, no car toll. Only heavy commercial vehicles over 7.5 t pay the distance-based German truck toll, which is generally irrelevant for motorhomes. So your toll only begins at the Austrian border.

Vignette & toll in Austria

On Austria's motorways and expressways — including the A9 Pyhrn and the S36 Murtal expressway up to the Zeltweg-Ost exit — cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a digital motorway vignette. Fully digital, tied to the number plate, no more sticker needed. Prices as of 2026 (please check current rates): 10-day vignette €12.80, 2-month vignette €32.00, annual vignette €106.80. Only the 1-day and the 10-day vignette are valid immediately when bought online — the annual and 2-month vignettes activate online with a delay, so don't buy at the last minute.

Motorhomes over 3.5 t: no vignette, but GO toll

Important for heavy motorhomes: vehicles over 3.5 t technically permissible maximum weight need no vignette, but instead pay the mileage-based GO toll. For this, a GO-Box (electronic toll device) must be fitted in the vehicle before the first motorway entry — available at petrol stations and GO sales points near the border. Cost depending on the number of axles roughly 20–30 cents per motorway kilometre (as of 2026, please check). Since the changeover, the decisive figure is the technically permissible maximum weight, no longer the registered weight — so many “3.5-tonners” fall under the GO toll.

Special toll on the A9 Pyhrn (on top of the vignette)

On the A9 Pyhrn there are two route-toll tunnels payable on top of the vignette: Bosrucktunnel (approx. €7.00 one way, car) and Gleinalmtunnel (approx. €12.00). Anyone driving through both saves with the combined Pyhrn ticket (approx. €15.50). Payable directly at the toll station or digitally in advance (drive through without stopping). All tunnel prices: as of 2025/26, please check current rates. Depending on your approach, further special-toll routes may apply (Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg) — see the country notes above.

Getting here by rail & air

Rail: via Munich or Vienna towards Upper Styria; nearest stations Zeltweg (~3 km) and Knittelfeld (~4 km), from there a short taxi/transfer. Air: Graz (GRZ) is closest (rental car approx. 1 hr), plus Vienna (VIE), Salzburg and Klagenfurt (KLU) well connected.

Best route: getting from Switzerland to the Red Bull Ring

From German-speaking Switzerland usually via St. Margrethen into Austria and on via the A14/A12 through Vorarlberg/Tyrol. Two variants: either via the A12/A10 (Salzburg) and then A9 Pyhrn south, or over the Arlberg towards Innsbruck. Converging, it runs via the A9 Pyhrn and from the St. Michael junction onto the S36 Murtal expressway to the Zeltweg-Ost exit. Driving time from Zurich roughly 7–8 hours. Destination GPS: 47.2140879, 14.7775305.

Toll in Switzerland (country of origin)

For Swiss motorways you need the Swiss motorway vignette — a one-off CHF 40, valid a whole year (Dec to Jan the following year). It's available either as a sticker vignette or as a digital e-vignette (tied to the number plate, online via the official Via portal of the BAZG). Price as of 2026, please check. Anyone driving over the Arlberg: the Arlberg road tunnel (S16) carries a separate toll in Austria — as an alternative, the (winding, longer) Arlberg pass road is free.

Vignette & toll in Austria

On Austria's motorways and expressways — including the A9 Pyhrn and the S36 Murtal expressway up to the Zeltweg-Ost exit — cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a digital motorway vignette. Fully digital, tied to the number plate, no more sticker needed. Prices as of 2026 (please check current rates): 10-day vignette €12.80, 2-month vignette €32.00, annual vignette €106.80. Only the 1-day and the 10-day vignette are valid immediately when bought online — the annual and 2-month vignettes activate online with a delay, so don't buy at the last minute.

Motorhomes over 3.5 t: no vignette, but GO toll

Important for heavy motorhomes: vehicles over 3.5 t technically permissible maximum weight need no vignette, but instead pay the mileage-based GO toll. For this, a GO-Box (electronic toll device) must be fitted in the vehicle before the first motorway entry — available at petrol stations and GO sales points near the border. Cost depending on the number of axles roughly 20–30 cents per motorway kilometre (as of 2026, please check). Since the changeover, the decisive figure is the technically permissible maximum weight, no longer the registered weight — so many “3.5-tonners” fall under the GO toll.

Special toll on the A9 Pyhrn (on top of the vignette)

On the A9 Pyhrn there are two route-toll tunnels payable on top of the vignette: Bosrucktunnel (approx. €7.00 one way, car) and Gleinalmtunnel (approx. €12.00). Anyone driving through both saves with the combined Pyhrn ticket (approx. €15.50). Payable directly at the toll station or digitally in advance (drive through without stopping). All tunnel prices: as of 2025/26, please check current rates. Depending on your approach, further special-toll routes may apply (Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg) — see the country notes above.

Getting here by rail & air

Rail: from Zurich by Railjet via Innsbruck/Salzburg to Graz or into Upper Styria; nearest stations Zeltweg (~3 km) and Knittelfeld (~4 km). Air: Graz (GRZ) closest (rental car approx. 1 hr), plus Vienna (VIE), Salzburg and Klagenfurt (KLU); Ljubljana (LJU) is also an option for the approach from the south.

Best route: getting from Poland to the Red Bull Ring

From southern/central Poland (Kraków, Katowice) most directly via the Czech Republic: A1 to Ostrava, on via the Czech D1/D2 towards Brno and Vienna, then in Austria A4/A2 and S6/S36 to the Zeltweg-Ost exit. From the west (Wrocław) alternatively via Germany (Dresden–Munich) onto the A9 Pyhrn. Driving time from Kraków roughly 6–7 hours. Destination GPS: 47.2140879, 14.7775305.

Toll in Poland (country of origin)

For cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t Poland is largely toll-free — state motorways cost nothing. Charges apply only on three privately operated concession routes: A1 (Gdańsk–Toruń), A2 (Świecko–Konin) and A4 (Katowice–Kraków), paid at toll stations or via number-plate/app systems (AmberGo, A4Go, video tolling). Vehicles over 3.5 t pay via the electronic e-TOLL system. As of 2026, please check.

Transit through the Czech Republic

Anyone travelling via the Czech Republic needs the Czech digital vignette there (tied to the number plate, no sticker): 10 days approx. 300 CZK (~€12), 30 days approx. 480 CZK (~€20). Heavy vehicles over 3.5 t use the Czech toll box instead. Prices as of 2026, please check.

Vignette & toll in Austria

On Austria's motorways and expressways — including the A9 Pyhrn and the S36 Murtal expressway up to the Zeltweg-Ost exit — cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a digital motorway vignette. Fully digital, tied to the number plate, no more sticker needed. Prices as of 2026 (please check current rates): 10-day vignette €12.80, 2-month vignette €32.00, annual vignette €106.80. Only the 1-day and the 10-day vignette are valid immediately when bought online — the annual and 2-month vignettes activate online with a delay, so don't buy at the last minute.

Motorhomes over 3.5 t: no vignette, but GO toll

Important for heavy motorhomes: vehicles over 3.5 t technically permissible maximum weight need no vignette, but instead pay the mileage-based GO toll. For this, a GO-Box (electronic toll device) must be fitted in the vehicle before the first motorway entry — available at petrol stations and GO sales points near the border. Cost depending on the number of axles roughly 20–30 cents per motorway kilometre (as of 2026, please check). Since the changeover, the decisive figure is the technically permissible maximum weight, no longer the registered weight — so many “3.5-tonners” fall under the GO toll.

Special toll on the A9 Pyhrn (on top of the vignette)

On the A9 Pyhrn there are two route-toll tunnels payable on top of the vignette: Bosrucktunnel (approx. €7.00 one way, car) and Gleinalmtunnel (approx. €12.00). Anyone driving through both saves with the combined Pyhrn ticket (approx. €15.50). Payable directly at the toll station or digitally in advance (drive through without stopping). All tunnel prices: as of 2025/26, please check current rates. Depending on your approach, further special-toll routes may apply (Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg) — see the country notes above.

Getting here by rail & air

Rail: from Poland via Vienna or Břeclav/Graz into Upper Styria; nearest stations Zeltweg (~3 km) and Knittelfeld (~4 km). Air: Vienna (VIE) with many direct flights from Poland and rail/rental-car connections, alternatively Graz (GRZ, closest) or Klagenfurt (KLU).

Best route: getting from the Czech Republic to the Red Bull Ring

Very direct: from Prague/Brno on the D1/D2 towards Vienna, cross into Austria at Mikulov/Drasenhofen, then A5/A4 and via the S6/S36 (or via the A2) to the Zeltweg-Ost exit. Driving time from Brno roughly 4 hours, from Prague around 6 hours. Destination GPS: 47.2140879, 14.7775305.

Toll in the Czech Republic (country of origin)

For cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t you need the Czech digital vignette (dálniční známka) — fully digital, tied to the number plate, no sticker. Prices as of 2026 (please check): 10 days approx. 300 CZK (~€12), 30 days approx. 480 CZK (~€20), year approx. 2,570 CZK (~€105). Vehicles over 3.5 t use the Czech toll box instead (distance-based).

Vignette & toll in Austria

On Austria's motorways and expressways — including the A9 Pyhrn and the S36 Murtal expressway up to the Zeltweg-Ost exit — cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a digital motorway vignette. Fully digital, tied to the number plate, no more sticker needed. Prices as of 2026 (please check current rates): 10-day vignette €12.80, 2-month vignette €32.00, annual vignette €106.80. Only the 1-day and the 10-day vignette are valid immediately when bought online — the annual and 2-month vignettes activate online with a delay, so don't buy at the last minute.

Motorhomes over 3.5 t: no vignette, but GO toll

Important for heavy motorhomes: vehicles over 3.5 t technically permissible maximum weight need no vignette, but instead pay the mileage-based GO toll. For this, a GO-Box (electronic toll device) must be fitted in the vehicle before the first motorway entry — available at petrol stations and GO sales points near the border. Cost depending on the number of axles roughly 20–30 cents per motorway kilometre (as of 2026, please check). Since the changeover, the decisive figure is the technically permissible maximum weight, no longer the registered weight — so many “3.5-tonners” fall under the GO toll.

Special toll on the A9 Pyhrn (on top of the vignette)

On the A9 Pyhrn there are two route-toll tunnels payable on top of the vignette: Bosrucktunnel (approx. €7.00 one way, car) and Gleinalmtunnel (approx. €12.00). Anyone driving through both saves with the combined Pyhrn ticket (approx. €15.50). Payable directly at the toll station or digitally in advance (drive through without stopping). All tunnel prices: as of 2025/26, please check current rates. Depending on your approach, further special-toll routes may apply (Tauern, Karawanken, Arlberg) — see the country notes above.

Getting here by rail & air

Rail: from Prague/Brno via Vienna or Graz into Upper Styria; nearest stations Zeltweg (~3 km) and Knittelfeld (~4 km). Air: Vienna (VIE) is conveniently reached from the Czech Republic by rail/bus, closest to the destination is Graz (GRZ, rental car approx. 1 hr), plus Klagenfurt (KLU).