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Tunisia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Mixed toll sections (open and closed system)
Coverage: 600+ km autoroutes network (A1, A3, A4)
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Technology: Telepeage electronic toll collection + manual booths
Operator: Tunisie Autoroutes (state concession)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Tunisia? 2025 Update

Partially. Tunisia operates a selective toll system where major autoroutes (highways) have toll sections while many secondary roads remain free. The 600+ km autoroutes network includes both tolled and toll-free segments.

Key Reality: Most tourist routes between major cities (Tunis-Sfax, Tunis-Bizerte, Tunis-Hammamet) involve tolls ranging from TND 1.2 to TND 4.5 per journey.

2025 Update: A1 extension to Ben Guerdane (Libya border) nears completion, with enhanced fiber-optic toll infrastructure and expanded telepeage electronic payment coverage.

Tunisia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Tunisia's toll system operates on both open toll (pay per section) and closed toll (pay based on entry/exit points) depending on the autoroute.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Class	Vehicle Types	Rate Factor	Height Limit
Class 1	Cars, motorcycles, light vehicles	Base rate (1.0x)	Under 1.3m front axle
Class 2	Vans, light commercial, campers	1.5x base rate	Over 1.3m front axle, 2-3 axles
Class 3	Trucks, buses (2 axles)	2.0x base rate	Commercial vehicles, 2-axle trucks
Class 4	Heavy trucks (3+ axles)	3.0x base rate	Multi-axle trucks, trailers

Major Route Toll Costs (Class 1 Vehicles - 2025)

Route	Distance	Toll Cost	System Type
Tunis - Hammamet (A1)	65 km	TND 1.5 - 2.0	Open toll (6 stations)
Tunis - Bizerte (A4)	56 km	TND 1.2 - 1.8	Closed toll (4 stations)
Tunis - Sfax (A1)	270 km	TND 3.6 - 4.5	Multiple sections
Sfax - Gabes (A1)	156 km	TND 2.8 - 3.5	Closed toll (6 stations)
Tunis - Oued Zarga (A3)	67 km	TND 1.8 - 2.2	Closed toll (6 stations)

How to Pay Tunisia Tolls

Tunisia offers multiple payment options for toll roads, from traditional cash to modern electronic systems:

1. Telepeage Electronic System:

• Electronic transponder badge for automatic payment
• Minimum TND 30 account top-up required
• Available at toll stations and online at tunisieautoroutes.tn
• Emergency blocking service: 80 100 120 (toll-free)

2. Manual Payment:

• Cash: Tunisian Dinars (exact change recommended)
• Credit/Debit cards: Accepted at most toll stations
• Contactless payment: Available at modern toll booths

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Tunisia autoroutes, use TollGuru Tunisia toll calculator

Tunisia Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

A1 Extension Progress:

• Gabes to Ben Guerdane section near completion (Libya border connection)
• Total A1 highway length when complete: 659 km
• Enhanced cross-border trade facilitation with Libya

Technology Infrastructure:

• Fiber-optic network implementation across all 28 surveillance buildings
• Enhanced electronic toll collection with 214 toll booths
• Improved video surveillance and automated systems

Trans-African Highway Integration:

• A1 forms part of Trans-Maghreb Highway (Cairo-Dakar corridor)
• Regional connectivity improvements with neighboring countries

Major Autoroute Network

A1 Autoroute (North-South Backbone):

• Total planned length: 659 km (Tunis to Ben Guerdane)
• Current operational: Tunis to Gabes (515 km)
• Configuration: 3 lanes each way (Tunis-Hammamet), 2 lanes each way (south)
• Speed limit: 110 km/h throughout

A3 Autoroute (Northwest Connection):

• Route: Tunis to Oued Zarga to Boussalem
• Total length: 119 km (67 km + 52 km sections)
• System: Closed toll with 10 stations total

A4 Autoroute (Northern Route):

• Route: Tunis to Bizerte
• Length: 56 km
• System: Closed toll (4 stations)
• Strategic importance: Port access and industrial zones

Planning Your Tunisia Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Budget planning: TND 5-10 for typical cross-country travel
• Exact change: Recommended for faster toll booth passage
• Route alternatives: Free national roads available but significantly slower

Travel Requirements:

• International driving permit required for foreign visitors
• Road signs in Arabic and French
• GPS-friendly with clear exit numbering system

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid tolls completely in Tunisia?

Yes, toll-free national roads parallel most autoroute sections, though travel times increase significantly. Urban ring roads and coastal routes often remain toll-free.

Is telepeage worth it for tourists?

For short visits, cash payment is usually more practical. Telepeage benefits become apparent for trips exceeding TND 30 in tolls or frequent travel.

Can I pay with foreign currency?

No, only Tunisian Dinars are accepted. Exchange currency before traveling on toll roads, or use international credit/debit cards where accepted.

What if I don't speak Arabic or French?

Toll amounts are displayed numerically on screens, and many toll attendants understand basic English numbers. Emergency assistance is available via call buttons.

Are there toll discounts available?

Tunisia doesn't offer tourist discounts, but telepeage subscribers with prepaid accounts receive regular user benefits and faster processing.

Tunisia vs. Neighboring Countries

Country	System Type	Payment Methods	Network Size
Tunisia	Mixed toll sections	Cash, telepeage, cards	600+ km
Morocco	Extensive toll network	Cash, Jawaz electronic	1,800+ km
Algeria	Limited toll roads	Primarily cash	1,390 km
Libya	Mostly toll-free	No toll system	Limited highway network
Egypt	Developing toll network	Cash, some electronic	Expanding network

Useful Links & Resources

Related African Toll Networks:

• Morocco Toll Roads - Extensive Maghreb highway network with Jawaz electronic payment
• Egypt Toll Roads - Developing toll infrastructure in North Africa
• South Africa Toll Roads - Continental reference for electronic toll systems
• Nigeria Toll Roads - West African toll network comparison

Mediterranean Toll Networks:

• France Toll Roads - European autoroutes with telepeage systems
• Italy Toll Roads - Mediterranean highway network reference
• Spain Toll Roads - Iberian Peninsula toll infrastructure

Official Resources:

• Tunisie Autoroutes: www.tunisieautoroutes.tn - Official operator website
• Customer service: 80 100 120 (toll-free emergency assistance)
• Telepeage account management: customer.tunisieautoroutes.tn

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