Tolls by vehicle category
| Vehicle | Toll total |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 20.05 € |
| Car | 41.10 € |
| Truck, 2-3 axles | 88.00 € |
| Truck, 4+ axles | 139.60 € |
Return trip
Coming back the same way, the tolls are 82.20 € and the fuel about 138.68 €, so 220.88 € in all.
Which category your vehicle is in
Four categories, the same on every motorway. Height at the first axle decides which one, so a car with a roof box or a rented van can cross 2.20 m and move up to category 3.
The toll barriers on this route
| Barrier | Operator | Car |
|---|---|---|
| Malgara | Egnatia Odos | 1.15 € ↗ |
| Polymylos (Veria) | Egnatia Odos | 2.35 € ↗ |
| Siatista | Egnatia Odos | 2.40 € ↗ |
| Malakasi (Metsovo) | Egnatia Odos | 2.35 € ↗ |
| Pamvotida (Ioannina) | Egnatia Odos | 1.95 € ↗ |
| Terovo | Nea Odos | 3.70 € ↗ |
| Menidi | Nea Odos | 3.55 € ↗ |
| Angelokastro | Nea Odos | 4.20 € ↗ |
| Klokova | Nea Odos | 3.55 € ↗ |
| Rio-Antirrio Bridge | Rio-Antirrio Bridge | 15.90 € ↗ |
There is a cheaper way across
The bridge and the boat connect the same two shores.
You save 8.90 € Rio - Antirrio, 7.00 € ferry, 15.90 € bridge
Frequently asked
- How much are the tolls from Thessaloniki to Patras?
- For a car the tolls total 41.10 € across 10 barriers. A motorcycle pays 20.05 € and a vehicle over 2.20 m pays 88.00 €. Prices for 2026.
- How far is Thessaloniki from Patras?
- The drive is 462 km and takes about 4 h 37 min.
- How much fuel does Thessaloniki to Patras need?
- At 7.5 l/100 km and petrol at 2.00 €/litre you need about 35 litres, so 69.34 €. Both figures are editable in the calculator.
- How many toll barriers are there from Thessaloniki to Patras?
- The route passes 10 barriers, listed below with each amount.
- Does Greece use a motorway vignette?
- No. You pay at each barrier as you drive. There is no vignette or windscreen sticker to buy in advance.
- Can you pay Greek tolls by card?
- Yes. Every barrier takes cards and contactless, as well as euro cash.
- How do tolls work with a rental car?
- A hire car pays the same as any vehicle in its category. If it comes with a transponder, the billing terms are set by the rental company and vary, so ask at the desk. The figures here cover the road's tolls only.
Change the vehicle, fuel or stops to see how the cost changes. Open this route in the calculator