Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about tolls on Greek motorways — prices, bypasses, vehicle categories, payment methods. Cannot find what you need? Try the route calculator or send us a question.
How much do tolls cost from Athens to Thessaloniki?
The Athens → Thessaloniki route via the PATHE motorway (A1) passes through 11 toll stations with a total cost of approximately €36.70 for a passenger car at 2026 prices. The full per-toll breakdown is available in the mydiodia route calculator.
How much do tolls cost from Athens to Patras?
The Athens → Patras route via Olympia Odos (A8) passes through 6 toll stations with a total cost of approximately €17.40 for a passenger car. The app also calculates which tolls are worth bypassing based on how many extra minutes you are willing to spend.
How do I calculate tolls for my route?
Select origin and destination cities on mydiodia, choose your vehicle type (motorcycle, passenger car, van, truck), and tap Analyze. You will see each toll on the route in detail, total cost, alternative bypasses, and how much time/distance is added for each bypass.
Which Greek tolls have a bypass?
Most frontal toll stations have a bypass via the old national road or local roads. mydiodia documents bypasses for 48 frontal tolls across PATHE, Egnatia, Olympia Odos, Moreas, Nea Odos, and Kentriki Odos, including exit/entry junctions, extra kilometres and time. The Rio–Antirrio Bridge can only be bypassed via the Rio–Antirrio ferry.
Which vehicle category does my car belong to?
In Greece tolls are charged in 4 categories: Category 1 (motorcycles), Category 2 (passenger cars up to 2.2m height), Category 3 (light trucks / vans / SUVs with trailer, or 2 axles over 2.2m), Category 4 (heavy vehicles with 3 or more axles). In mydiodia you select the category in the top right.
Is mydiodia free?
Yes, mydiodia is completely free, requires no registration or account, and shows no advertisements.
How much do tolls cost from Thessaloniki to Kavala?
The Thessaloniki → Kavala route via Egnatia Odos (A2) passes through Analipsi, Asprovalta and Mousthenis toll stations. On Egnatia tolls are charged per segment, so total cost depends on exactly where you enter and exit. The mydiodia calculator shows each station and total cost for your vehicle category at 2026 prices.
Ferry or Rio–Antirrio Bridge — which is better?
The Rio–Antirrio Bridge is clearly faster — crossing takes a few minutes and does not depend on a schedule. The Rio–Antirrio ferry is the cheaper option for some vehicle categories but requires queueing and runs every few minutes. For a passenger car the price difference is small and the bridge usually wins on time. For heavy vehicles, or when the queue is short, the ferry can be worth it. mydiodia shows current bridge prices per category.
What is a toll transponder (e-Pass) and is it worth it?
The transponder (also known as e-Pass) is a small device mounted on the windscreen that automatically charges tolls from a prepaid balance or bank account, with no need to stop at the barrier. Each motorway operator has its own programme (Fastpass, Gefyra Pass, AODOS, etc.), but most transponders work interoperably across all Greek motorways. They typically offer a 5–10% discount and are particularly useful for frequent drivers.
How do I pay tolls — cash, card or transponder?
All toll stations on Greek motorways accept cash (euros) and debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, contactless payments). Additionally, most stations have a dedicated lane for transponders (e-Pass) that allows passing without stopping. All stations also accept Apple Pay and Google Pay via contactless payment.