E-vignette Romania

Romanian expressways

Romania’s expressway network is expanding rapidly, providing faster links between major cities and complementing the motorway system. All expressways marked with a DEx prefix require a valid vignette:

• DEx1 Bessarabia Expressway connects Mărășești, Bârlad and Albița near the Moldovan border. Planned as an alternative corridor between Bucharest and Chișinău.

• DEx4 Someș Expressway links Petreștii de Jos, Cluj-Napoca, Gherla and Dej. The first section between Petreștii de Jos and Tureni opened in July 2025.

• DEx6 Danube Expressway will connect the junction with A4 near Brăila to Galați, improving access to the eastern Danube crossings.

• DEx7 Bukovina Expressway will link Suceava with Siret, creating a faster route to the Ukrainian border.

• DEx8 Dobruja Expressway runs from Brăila to Tulcea, Constanța and Mangalia. The Constanța bypass (22 km) is operational, while the remaining sections are under design.

• DEx11 Crișana Expressway will connect Arad, Chișineu-Criș, Solonta and Oradea, linking western Romania to Hungary.

• DEx12 Oltenia Expressway runs from Pitești through Slatina to Craiova. Fully operational since July 2025, it forms a key route in southern Romania.

• DEx14 Horea, Cloșca and Crișan Expressway will connect Satu Mare and Oar, improving access to the Hungarian border.

• DEx16 Oradea Bypass links the Oradea Ring Expressway with the A3. Fully operational since 2024, it offers a fast alternative around the city.

Romanian national roads

In addition to motorways and expressways, all DN national roads in Romania also require a valid vignette. These roads connect cities, regional centres and border crossings, forming the backbone of the country’s transport network. Signs for DN roads are red with a white number. Once you join any DN route, your vignette must be active.

Toll-free sections in Romania

While the Romania vignette (rovinieta) is mandatory on all motorways (A), expressways (DEx) and national roads (DN), there are a few specific cases where it’s not required.
These toll-free sections mainly include:

• Parts of national roads (DN) that pass through towns or cities, between the official “entry” and “exit” signs of the municipality.

• Local roads managed by city or county authorities (communal or municipal routes).

Once you leave an urban area and re-enter a tolled section, your vignette must be valid and active, even if you’ve only driven a short distance.

Romania’s toll system is designed for vehicles travelling on intercity and long-distance routes, so if you’re driving only within a city, a vignette is generally not required. However, for any trip beyond the local area, make sure your vignette is registered and active before starting your journey.

Truck (≥ 12 t) (up to 3 axles)

Fetești – Cernavodă Bridge

Part of the A2 motorway and E81 route, this bridge connects Fetești and Cernavodă across the Danube. It is the main link between Bucharest and the Black Sea coast, used heavily by tourists heading to Constanța and the seaside resorts. The toll can be paid conveniently online via the official platform or through authorised petrol stations and mobile apps. Automatic number plate recognition is used to verify valid payments.

Giurgeni – Vadu Oii Bridge

Located on DN2A and E60, this bridge connects Giurgeni (Ialomița County) with Vadu Oii (Constanța County). It is an essential crossing for traffic between central Romania and the eastern coast, especially during summer months when tourism peaks. The toll is modest and can be paid either at the bridge or online through the official platform. The bridge plays a key role in linking agricultural and coastal trade routes.