🇦🇹 Cross-border drive · Austria → Italy 🇮🇹
Driving from Linz to Naples
Drive from Linz to Naples crossing Austria and Italy. Navigate A1, A10, A2, A23, A4, A13, and experience diverse landscapes and cultures.
- Drive time
- 13h 3m
- Distance
- 1,283 km
- Same day?
- Split it
- 12 h+, plan a stop
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €171
- petrol · diesel ≈ €155
- Tolls
- ≈ €93
- mixed
- EV charging
- Unknown
- not yet surveyed
On this page
Route map
Route options
Other paths OSRM found between the two cities — handy when traffic, tolls, or scenery matter more than raw speed.
Avoids motorways
+5h 53m- Distance:
- 1,195 km (−88 km)
- Duration:
- 18h 56m
Via: SS3bis · SS309 · B99 · B320
How else can you make this trip?
Driving is the focus of this guide; here's how cycling, coach, and (soon) train and plane stack up for the same pair.
13h 3m
1.283 km · €171 fuel
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Not realistic
1.283 km is far beyond a typical multi-day cycle tour. Try a shorter pair like a day or weekend stage.
No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
What the drive is like
Drafted from the route's computed data on April 24, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
Your journey south begins almost immediately as you pick up the Austrian A1 motorway just west of Linz, heading towards Salzburg. This stretch is straightforward autobahn driving, familiar territory for Austrian drivers, but keep an eye out for the speed limit changes as you approach cities. Soon after Salzburg, you'll transition onto the A10, the Tauern Autobahn, a truly spectacular route that carves its way through the heart of the Austrian Alps. This is where the scenery truly kicks in, with dramatic mountain vistas unfolding as you ascend and descend. Be aware that a vignette is mandatory for Austrian motorways, and the A10 specifically has additional toll sections for the major tunnels. As you continue south on the A10, you'll eventually merge with the A2, continuing your southward trajectory. The road conditions remain excellent, but the driving style and speed expectations can subtly shift as you approach the Italian border. You'll then join the A23 in Italy, a modern autostrada that carries you further into the Italian peninsula. Here, tolls are typically paid at booths along the route, a contrast to the Austrian vignette system. The landscape begins to transform from Alpine peaks to rolling hills as you progress. The route then links up with the A4, a major east-west artery, before you make your final push south on the A13. This section will see you traversing through more of Italy's diverse terrain, with the anticipation of reaching Naples building. Remember to factor in potential traffic delays, especially around major urban areas like Verona and Bologna, as you get closer to your destination. The final approach to Naples can be busy, so staying focused on the road and navigating the Italian driving culture is key to a smooth arrival.
Route highlights
- A10 Tauern Autobahn's Alpine scenery
- Navigating the Austrian vignette system
- Italian autostrada toll booths
- The transition from mountains to Italian plains
- Potential traffic congestion approaching Naples
Trip plan
How to think about the drive: one day, split, or overnight.
Overnight recommended
Too long for a single-driver day. Plan on 1 overnight stop(s) to do this trip right.
A natural overnight stop near the halfway point: Pasian di Prato (it).
- Distance:
- 1,283 km
- Duration:
- 13h 3m (free-flow, no traffic)
Where to stop
Places along the route that make natural breaks for coffee, lunch, or a night.
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Hallein 🇦🇹 at
≈160 km≈ 6.4 km detour from the main route
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Villach 🇦🇹 at
≈321 km≈ 5 km detour from the main route
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San Giorgio di Nogaro 🇮🇹 it
≈481 km≈ 11.4 km detour from the main route
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Rovigo 🇮🇹 it
≈642 km≈ 8.9 km detour from the main route
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Campi Bisenzio 🇮🇹 it
≈802 km≈ 2.4 km detour from the main route
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Orvieto 🇮🇹 it
≈962 km≈ 7.6 km detour from the main route
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Paliano 🇮🇹 it
≈1,123 km≈ 5.8 km detour from the main route
Key moves
Things to know before you set off — borders, sides of the road, tolls.
Multi-country chain · AT → SI → IT
You'll cross 3 countries on this drive — each with its own toll system, fuel pricing, and motorway rules. Skim the must-know section below before you set off, and have your registration plus insurance card in the door pocket for any roadside check.
Tolls on motorways in IT
Budget for motorway tolls — France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal charge per-km, Croatia and Greece by section. Contactless cards work almost everywhere; have one loaded.
Vignette required in AT / SI
Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Romania require a sticker or e-vignette for motorway use. Buy at the border — missing one is a heavy on-the-spot fine.
Must-know before you go
The things a driver from another country wouldn't think to ask about — fines, stickers, payment cards, opening hours.
City access & emission zones
ZTL cameras read your plate from any country
Must knowItalian historic centres (Florence, Rome, Milan, Bologna, Pisa, Siena, Verona, Naples, Turin, Palermo and dozens more) are ringed by automatic Zona Traffico Limitato cameras. Driving in without a permit triggers €80–120 per crossing, and the fine reaches your home address up to a year later via cross-border collection. Treat any city centre as off-limits unless you've confirmed your hotel offers a permit, and ask the hotel to register your plate the day you arrive.
Italian historic-centre ZTL — confirm your hotel registers your plate
Must knowNaples
This city's old town is encircled by automatic ZTL cameras. Crossing without a permit triggers €80–120 per pass. Ask your hotel the day you arrive: "Can you register my plate for ZTL access?" Some only register the entry, not parking — clarify both. Cameras read plates from any country and Italian fines reach foreign addresses up to a year later.
Tolls, vignettes & road payment
Digital vignette before crossing the border
Must knowAustrian motorways need a vignette — €10.10 for 10 days, €30.40 for 2 months, or €103.80 annual. The digital version (linked to your plate) is bought online at asfinag.at and activates from a chosen date — if you buy on the Austrian side of the border, it's only valid 18 days later under consumer-protection rules. Buy ahead.
You'll hit three different toll systems on this trip
Must knowThis route crosses countries with mismatched toll mechanics — France's ticket-and-pay, vignette stickers, electronic-only stretches. There's no single transponder that works everywhere, but a Telepass EU device covers FR/IT/ES/PT and a Bip&Go covers the same plus a few more. For a one-off trip, contactless cards plus a Swiss vignette and Austrian e-vignette is the simplest mix.
Brenner, Tauern and Karawanken tunnels are extra
UsefulEight Austrian routes charge separate tolls on top of the vignette: Brenner (A13, ~€11.50), Pyhrn (A9, ~€6.50), Tauern (A10, ~€14), Karawanken (A11, ~€8.50) and others. Pay at the booth — no vignette discount. If you're heading south to Italy via the A13, budget for it.
Telepass saves you the toll-booth queue
UsefulItalian autostrade work like France: ticket on entry, pay on exit. Contactless cards work at most modern lanes (look for "Carte" — avoid yellow "Telepass" lanes without the device). For long routes, a Telepass EU transponder works in IT/FR/ES/PT and pays for itself across two days; at minimum, keep your insurance card and registration in the door pocket — booth attendants occasionally ask.
What your car must carry
Hi-vis vest mandatory before stepping out
Must knowItalian law requires you to wear a reflective vest before exiting the vehicle on a motorway shoulder, day or night. One warning triangle in the boot is also required. Both items are typically €15 at any Autogrill or fuel station — don't arrive without them.
Driving rules & habits
Plan your stops, not just your finish time
UsefulOSRM gives you free-flow drive time. Realistic add: 10% on motorway-heavy routes, 25% if you're crossing two cities. Eat at off-peak hours (11:30 lunch, 18:00 dinner) — service-area queues at noon kill 20 minutes. EU fatigue research is consistent: 15-minute break every 2 hours, full 45-minute break before 6 hours. The drive between hours 7 and 9 is where avoidable accidents cluster.
Fuel stations
"Servito" pumps cost about €0.20/L more
UsefulItalian fuel stations split between fai-da-te (self-service) and servito (attended). The same station typically offers both, with attended pumps charging a 10–15% premium. Off-hours, attended turns into self-service automatically. If a pump is out of paper or won't take your card, try the next station — Italian banking sometimes refuses foreign chip cards on first attempt.
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
TipMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Off-motorway stations close at lunch and on Sundays
TipOutside motorways, expect 12:30–15:30 closures and most of Sunday off. Motorway service areas (autogrill) run 24/7. If you're cutting through a small town in the early afternoon, fuel before noon or push to the next motorway entrance.
Money & connectivity
EU roaming covers calls, texts and data at no extra cost
TipYour home EU SIM works at home rates across every EU member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The "fair use" cap on data only applies if you're abroad more than four months. For a 2-week road trip, just use your phone normally — but switch off "data roaming" if you're leaving the EU into UK / CH for any segment.
Emergency & breakdown
112 works everywhere in the EU and continental neighbours
TipSingle number for police, ambulance, fire — works from any phone, any network, any country. On motorways, the orange SOS pillars every 2km connect direct to the regional traffic control centre and pinpoint your location. Use them over your phone if you can — it speeds the response.
Rules, fees, and thresholds change. Always verify against the official source the day before you drive — this page is a checklist, not a legal reference.
Main roads
The highways this route spends the most kilometres on.
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A1var Variante di Valico531 km
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A10 Tauern Autobahn176 km
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A1 West Autobahn155 km
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A4 Autostrada Serenissima124 km
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A23 Autostrada Alpe-Adria119 km
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A13 Autostrada Bologna-Padova116 km
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A2 Süd Autobahn25 km
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A14 Autostrada Adriatica11 km
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A7 Mühlkreis Autobahn4 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 99%
- Secondary
- 0%
- Other / rural
- 1%
Drive difficulty
At-a-glance feel: how demanding is this drive for one driver?
Overall
Demanding
Tough drive — multiple complicating factors compound fatigue. Strongly recommend splitting across days.
- Long drive: 13h 3m behind the wheel at free-flow speeds.
- Cross-border: AT → IT. Keep documents accessible and check border rules.
Fuel & tolls
Rough cost expectation for a typical EU passenger car. Treat as an estimate — pump prices change weekly.
Petrol (RON 95)
≈ €171
96.2 L × €1.78 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €155
77 L × €2.02 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €141
225 kWh × €0.63 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Public DC fast charging — slower AC charging at home or hotels typically costs about half.
Motorway tolls & vignettes
≈ €93
- AT — Vignette (motorway sticker / e-vignette) — €10.10 for 10 days Annual vignette is €103.80 if you drive often
- SI — Vignette (motorway sticker / e-vignette) — €16.00 for 7 days Annual vignette is €117.50 if you drive often
- IT — €0.08/km on the motorway network (≈ 898 km in-country ≈ €67)
Prices last refreshed 2026-05-04.
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇦🇹 Linz
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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-2°
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26°
15°
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27°
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| 46mm | 43mm | 62mm | 77mm | 92mm | 58mm | 83mm | 80mm | 105mm | 52mm | 75mm | 67mm |
hot mild cold
🇮🇹 Naples
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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14°
7°
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7°
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14°
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28°
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31°
22°
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31°
22°
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27°
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23°
15°
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15°
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| 124mm | 82mm | 105mm | 77mm | 102mm | 57mm | 36mm | 49mm | 117mm | 108mm | 134mm | 88mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Naples
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Tue 12
⛅
18° / 18°
0.6mm
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Wed 13
🌧️
20° / 15°
70.5mm
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Thu 14
🌧️
20° / 14°
95.5mm
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Fri 15
🌧️
20° / 13°
12.2mm
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Sat 16
☀️
17° / 14°
2.3mm
Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 32 manoeuvres
- Hauptplatz 0.2 km
- Einhausung Niedernhart (A7) 0.5 km
- Mühlkreis Autobahn (A7) 4 km
- — 0.6 km
- West Autobahn (A1) 122 km
- West Autobahn (A1) 5 km
- Tauern Autobahn (A10) 27 km
- Tauern Autobahn (A10) 149 km
- Süd Autobahn (A2) 25 km
- Autostrada Alpe-Adria (A23) 32 km
- Galleria Clap Forât (A23) 8 km
- Autostrada Alpe-Adria (A23) 9 km
- Galleria Moggio Udinese (A23) 12 km
- Autostrada Alpe-Adria (A23) 57 km
- Autostrada Alpe-Adria (A23) 1.0 km
- Autostrada Serenissima (A4) 124 km
- Autostrada Bologna-Padova (A13) 116 km
- — 0.5 km
- Autostrada Adriatica (A14) 5 km
- Ramo Casalecchio (A14) 6 km
- — 0.7 km
- Autostrada del Sole (A1) 25 km
- Variante di Valico (A1var) 32 km
- Autostrada del Sole (A1var) 499 km
- A1 Ramo Capodichino (A1) 3 km
- Uscita Corso Malta - SS 162 dir 0.3 km
- Corsia Telepass 0.3 km
- Uscita Corso Malta 0.5 km
- Uscita Corso Malta
- Corso Novara
- Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Frequently asked
What is the primary difference in tolling between Austria and Italy on this route?
Austria primarily uses a vignette system for its motorways, with additional tolls for certain tunnels on routes like the A10. Italy generally employs a pay-as-you-go toll system at booths located along the autostrada.
Are there specific winter driving requirements for this route?
While the main motorways are generally kept clear, winter tyre mandates are in effect in Austria and parts of Italy during winter months. Check local regulations for the specific period of your travel.
How does the A10 Tauern Autobahn differ from other sections?
The A10 is known for its stunning Alpine scenery and includes major tunnel sections that have separate tolls in addition to the Austrian vignette requirement.
What should I expect regarding fuel prices?
Fuel prices tend to be higher in Austria compared to Italy, especially at service stations directly on the motorways. It can be beneficial to fill up before entering a particularly remote stretch or before crossing a border.
Are there any low-emission zones to be aware of?
Major Italian cities, including those along this route and Naples itself, may have 'Zone a Traffico Limitato' (ZTLs) which restrict access for non-resident vehicles. Research specific city regulations to avoid fines.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for cross-border fuel-price bands, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.