🇳🇱 Grensdoorstekende rit · Netherlands → Austria 🇦🇹
Met de auto van Rotterdam naar Graz
Navigate from Rotterdam, NL to Graz, AT via A20, A12, A3, A8, A9. Cross Germany, conquer the Alps, and arrive ready for Austria.
- Rijtijd
- 11h 54m
- Afstand
- 1.160 km
- Zelfde dag?
- Lange dag
- minder dan 12 uur
- Brandstofkosten
- ≈ €178
- benzine · diesel ≈ €147
- Tol
- ≈ €23
- vignet
- Elektrisch laden
- Onbekend
- nog niet onderzocht
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Routemap
Route-opties
Andere routes die OSRM tussen de twee steden vond — handig wanneer verkeer, tol of landschap belangrijker zijn dan pure snelheid.
Zonder snelweg
+8h 8m- Afstand:
- 1.264 km (+104 km)
- Duur:
- 20h 2m
Via: B 22 · B 279 · B115 · B 85
Hoe anders kunt u deze reis maken?
Autorijden staat centraal in deze gids; hier leest u hoe fietsen en (binnenkort) trein, bus en vliegtuig zich verhouden voor hetzelfde traject.
11h 54m
1.160 km · €178 brandstof
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Niet realistisch
1.160 km is ver buiten een typische meerdaagse fietsreis. Probeer een korter traject zoals een dag- of weekendetappe.
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.
Hoe de rit is
Opgesteld uit de berekende routegegevens van 24 april 2026 en beoordeeld aan de hand van de routeoverzichtskaart. Lees onze methodologie.
As you pull away from Rotterdam, the A20 will be your initial gateway, quickly feeding onto the A12 and then the German A3 motorway.
This long stretch through Germany is predominantly autobahn, offering varied speed limits. Keep an eye out for sudden restrictions, particularly around urban areas like the Ruhrgebiet, where traffic can build up quickly. Fuel prices can fluctuate across Germany, so consider topping up before entering more expensive regions or before crossing into Austria. The A3 will eventually merge with the A8, a key artery heading southeast.
Your route then shifts onto the A9, which forms the backbone of the drive towards Austria and the Alps. As you approach the border, be aware of the transition from German autobahn to Austrian motorways. While speed limits are often similar, Austria mandates the purchase of a vignette for motorway use; ensure you acquire this at a border crossing or a service station beforehand to avoid fines. Winter tyre regulations are also strictly enforced in Austria during the colder months, typically from November 1st to April 15th, even if snow isn't immediately visible.
The A9, also known as the Pyhrn Autobahn, takes you through dramatic mountain scenery as you approach Graz. The road incorporates impressive tunnels and viaducts, showcasing some of the engineering marvels required to traverse the Austrian landscape. This final leg is where the true beauty of the approach to Graz unfolds, with rolling hills and eventually the urban sprawl of your destination. Prepare for potential traffic delays as you near Graz, especially during peak hours.
Hoogtepunten van de route
- German A3 Autobahn
- Transition from A8 to A9
- Austrian vignette requirement
- Pyhrn Autobahn (A9) mountain scenery
- Winter tyre mandate in Austria
- Approaching Graz via the A9
Reisplan
Hoe de rit te benaderen: één dag, verdeeld, of met een overnachting.
Overnachting aanbevolen
Te lang voor een eendaagse rit voor één bestuurder. Plan 1 overnachting(en) om deze reis goed te doen.
Een natuurlijke overnachtingsplek nabij het middelpunt: Gerolzhofen (de).
- Afstand:
- 1.160 km
- Duur:
- 11h 54m (vrij verkeer, geen files)
Waar te stoppen
Plaatsen langs de route die natuurlijke pauzes bieden voor koffie, lunch of een overnachting.
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Emmerich 🇩🇪 de
≈145 km≈ 6.7 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Lohmar 🇩🇪 de
≈290 km≈ 1.6 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Raunheim 🇩🇪 de
≈435 km≈ 4 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Dettelbach 🇩🇪 de
≈580 km≈ 2.3 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Parsberg 🇩🇪 de
≈725 km≈ 2.6 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Fürstenzell 🇩🇪 de
≈870 km≈ 12.1 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
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Micheldorf in Oberösterreich 🇦🇹 at
≈1.015 km≈ 15.5 km omweg vanaf de hoofdweg
Belangrijke punten
Dingen om te weten voordat je vertrekt — grenzen, rijrichting, tol.
Meerdere landen keten · NL → DE → CZ → AT
Je doorkruist 4 landen op deze rit — elk met zijn eigen tolsysteem, brandstofprijzen en snelwegregels. Lees de essentiële informatie hieronder voordat je vertrekt, en bewaar je kentekenbewijs en verzekeringskaart in het portiervak voor eventuele controles langs de weg.
Vignet vereist in CZ / AT
Oostenrijk, Zwitserland, Tsjechië, Slowakije, Hongarije, Slovenië, Bulgarije en Roemenië vereisen een sticker of e-vignet voor snelweggebruik. Koop dit aan de grens — het missen ervan leidt tot een hoge boete ter plaatse.
Belangrijk om te weten voor vertrek
Dingen die een bestuurder uit een ander land niet zou bedenken om te vragen — boetes, stickers, betaalkaarten, openingstijden.
Toegang tot de stad & milieuzones
Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart need a green Umweltplakette
Must knowGermany's low-emission zones (Umweltzone) are simpler than the French system but stricter on entry. You need a colour-coded sticker physically on your windscreen before entering. The vast majority of zones today require a green sticker (Euro 4+ petrol, Euro 6+ diesel). Order via TÜV / DEKRA / certified workshops — about €6–13, ships in days. Driving without one costs €100 even if your car would qualify.
Tol, vignetten & wegbetaling
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.
Czech e-vignette is plate-linked, no sticker
Must knowCzechia replaced paper vignettes in 2021. Buy on edalnice.cz with your plate, valid from the chosen date. 10-day is CZK 290 (~€12), annual CZK 2,300 (~€95). Police read plates electronically — no display required. The first 90 minutes after purchase, the system sometimes hasn't synced; keep your purchase confirmation accessible.
Brenner, Tauern and Karawanken tunnels are extra
NuttigEight 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.
No motorway tolls, but Westerschelde tunnel charges
TipDutch motorways are free for cars, but a few specific crossings charge. The Westerscheldetunnel near Vlissingen is €5–7. Kil Tunnel (A29) and Liefkenshoektunnel (Antwerp side) are similarly priced. Pay contactless on entry — there's no booth queue.
Wat je auto moet meenemen
Triangle, first-aid kit, hi-vis vest — all three
Must knowGermany requires a warning triangle, a first-aid kit (compliant with DIN 13164, with a "use by" date — €10 at any pharmacy), and a reflective vest in every passenger car. Roadside checks do happen at borders. The first-aid kit is the one foreign drivers most commonly miss.
Verkeersregels & gewoontes
Left lane is for overtaking only — return immediately
NuttigOn unrestricted Autobahn sections (where you'll see no speed-limit-end signs), faster cars expect to use the left lane unobstructed. Drift into it without checking the mirror and a 911 closing at 250 km/h becomes your problem. Indicate, overtake, return right — every time. Slowing in the left lane to "make space" is more dangerous than predictable speed.
Phone-mounted radar warnings are illegal
NuttigActive radar-detector apps (and the "police nearby" feature on Waze / Google Maps) are technically banned in Germany — fines hit €75. Most drivers leave them on without consequence, but if you're stopped for any reason, the officer can ask to see your phone. Switch the warning layer off when crossing into DE if you want to play it strict.
Plan your stops, not just your finish time
NuttigOSRM 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.
Bicycles have right-of-way at unmarked junctions
NuttigIn the Netherlands, cyclists are treated as full traffic and often given priority you'd expect from a pedestrian crossing back home. Always check the bike lane before turning. At a roundabout in town, cyclists get the inside line and you yield. The rule that bites is unmarked junctions in residential streets — yield to the bike.
Tankstations
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.
Geld & verbinding
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.
Noodgevallen & pech
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.
Regels, kosten en grenzen veranderen. Controleer altijd de officiële bron de dag voordat je rijdt — deze pagina is een checklist, geen juridisch document.
Belangrijkste wegen
De snelwegen waar deze route de meeste kilometers op aflegt.
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A 3 —764 km
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A9 Pyhrn Autobahn174 km
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A12 Europaweg112 km
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A8 Innkreis Autobahn76 km
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A20 —18 km
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B67a Grabenstraße3 km
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L302 Judendorfer Straße2 km
Routekarakter
Hoeveel van de rit is snelweg versus secundaire versus landweg.
Snelwegrit — snel, voorspelbaar, zonder bijzonderheden.
- Snelweg
- 99%
- Secundair
- 1%
- Overig / landelijk
- 0%
Rijmoeilijkheid
Snelle indruk: hoe veeleisend is deze rit voor één bestuurder?
Algemeen
Veeleisend
Zware rit — meerdere complicerende factoren versterken vermoeidheid. Sterk aanbevolen om over dagen te verdelen.
- Lange rit: 11h 54m achter het stuur bij vrij verkeer.
- Grensdoorsteek: NL → AT. Houd documenten bij de hand en controleer grenswetgeving.
Brandstof & tol
Ruwe kostenverwachting voor een typische EU-personenauto. Behandel als een schatting — pompprijzen veranderen wekelijks.
Benzine (RON 95)
≈ €178
87 L × €2.05 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €147
69.6 L × €2.11 / L · 6 L/100 km
Elektrisch (DC-snellader)
≈ €127
203 kWh × €0.63 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Publieke DC-snellader — AC laden thuis of bij hotels kost meestal ongeveer de helft.
Snelwegtol & vignetten
≈ €23
- CZ — Vignet (snelwegsticker / e-vignet) — €13.00 voor 10 dagen Een jaarvignet kost €88.00 als je vaak rijdt
- AT — Vignet (snelwegsticker / e-vignet) — €10.10 voor 10 dagen Een jaarvignet kost €103.80 als je vaak rijdt
Prijzen laatst bijgewerkt op 2026-05-04. Bron: EU Weekly Oil Bulletin plus nationale snelwegbeheerders.
Weer per maand
Gemiddelde dagtemperatuur / nachttemperatuur en typische maandelijkse regenval, over de afgelopen vijf jaar.
🇳🇱 Rotterdam
| Jan | Feb | Mrt | Apr | Mei | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dec |
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11°
4°
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14°
7°
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10°
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22°
14°
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22°
15°
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15°
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| 100mm | 60mm | 67mm | 74mm | 84mm | 51mm | 115mm | 68mm | 84mm | 114mm | 108mm | 76mm |
heet mild koud
🇦🇹 Graz
| Jan | Feb | Mrt | Apr | Mei | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dec |
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6°
-3°
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8°
-1°
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16°
5°
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19°
9°
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25°
14°
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26°
16°
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26°
16°
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21°
12°
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16°
7°
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9°
0°
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5°
-2°
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| 44mm | 18mm | 67mm | 71mm | 134mm | 91mm | 133mm | 91mm | 177mm | 80mm | 42mm | 43mm |
heet mild koud
Komende 5 dagen in Graz
Live verwachting — elke paar uur ververst.
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Di 12
☀️
5° / 5°
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Wo 13
☀️
17° / 2°
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Do 14
🌧️
17° / 4°
16.4mm
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Vr 15
🌧️
16° / 7°
5.2mm
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Za 16
🌧️
15° / 9°
16.7mm
Verwachting: MET Norway
Routebeschrijving
Stapsgewijze samenvatting van de belangrijkste manoeuvres, gegenereerd door OSRM.
Toon alle 20 manoeuvres
- Coolsingel 0.3 km
- (A20)
- (A20) 18 km
- (A12) 29 km
- (A12) 60 km
- Europaweg (A12) 20 km
- (A12) 3 km
- (A 3) 65 km
- (A 3) 75 km
- (A 3) 299 km
- — 0.4 km
- — 1 km
- — 0.4 km
- (A 3) 326 km
- Innkreis Autobahn (A8) 61 km
- Innkreis Autobahn (A8) 15 km
- Pyhrn Autobahn (A9) 174 km
- Judendorfer Straße (L302) 2 km
- Grabenstraße (B67a) 3 km
- Jakominiplatz
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the Austrian vignette and where do I buy it?
The vignette is a toll sticker required for using Austrian motorways. You can purchase it at border crossings, petrol stations near the border, or online in advance.
Are there significant fuel price differences between Germany and Austria?
Yes, fuel prices can vary. Generally, prices tend to be higher in Austria compared to Germany, though this can fluctuate. It's wise to compare prices at service stations along your route.
What are the specific winter tyre requirements in Austria?
In Austria, winter tyres (M+S, with or without a snowflake symbol) are mandatory for all vehicles from November 1st to April 15th when conditions are wintry (snow, ice, slush). Chains may be required on specific routes, indicated by signage.
Will I encounter tolls in Germany on this route?
The main German autobahns (A3, A8, A9) used on this route are generally free for passenger cars. However, specific exceptions like tunnels or certain bypasses might have separate tolls.
Are there low-emission zones in cities along the route?
While major German cities might have low-emission zones (Umweltzonen), your route largely bypasses their immediate centres. Graz itself does not currently have a general low-emission zone for vehicles entering the city.
Hoe deze pagina is opgebouwd
Samengesteld door COD Solutions Oy uit open Europese gegevens — 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. Zie onze methodiek voor verversingscadans en beperkingen.