Berlin to Lake Garda by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Germany→ Austria→ Italy
About 1,000 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €145 with a petrol car or €135 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 670 | 2.122 | 46.9 | €99.54 |
| Austria | 115 | 1.865 | 8.1 | €15.01 |
| Italy | 215 | 2.037 | 15.1 | €30.66 |
| Total | 1000 | 70.0 | €145.21 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. Station averages from our daily data for Germany, Italy. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 21 Sep 2026) for Austria.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Germany: No motorway charge for cars.
- Austria: Vignette required on motorways – from €9.60 (1 day). Extra section tolls apply on the Brenner (A13), Tauern (A10), Pyhrn (A9) and Karawanken (A11) routes. All prices →
- Italy: Distance-based motorway tolls, paid at toll booths or electronically. How it works →
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Berlin to Lake Garda?
For about 1,000 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 70 litres, costing about €145; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €135. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Berlin and Lake Garda?
Petrol is cheapest in Austria (€1.865/l) and diesel in Austria (€2.162/l); the most expensive is Germany (€2.122/l).
Do I need a vignette from Berlin to Lake Garda?
Yes – for Austria. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
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- Berlin → Vienna660 km
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- Berlin → Copenhagen460 km
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- Hamburg → Lake Garda1,200 km
- Frankfurt → Lake Garda820 km
- Cologne → Lake Garda995 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.