Bridge of Messina
Tool Rates
One of the aspects that most interests citizens, commuters, and businesses concerns crossing tolls.
The concessionaire Stretto di Messina S.p.A. has clarified that its goal is to ensure affordable, accessible costs aligned with the principle of territorial continuity.
HIGHLIGHT
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IN DETAIL
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One of the aspects that most interests citizens, commuters, and businesses concerns crossing tolls.
The concessionaire Stretto di Messina S.p.A. has clarified that its goal is to ensure affordable, accessible costs aligned with the principle of territorial continuity.
Recent estimates suggest tolls between €4–7 per car per trip, €1.79 for motorcycles, €45.70 for vans, and €102.20 for trucks.
The pricing policy aims to balance accessibility and sustainability, keeping rates among the lowest worldwide while ensuring maintenance, safety, and community benefits.
RATES
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Motorcycle Toll Rates
Motorcycles will represent a significant portion of the traffic on the Strait of Messina Bridge, and an extremely advantageous toll has been planned for them:
€ 1.79 per one-way trip
Beyond the direct economic advantage, the planned tariff policy for motorcycles also serves a strategic purpose: to incentivize vehicles with low environmental impact and lower space occupancy compared to cars. This approach is consistent with the sustainability objectives that accompany the construction of the Messina Bridge, as a tool for efficient and responsible mobility.
Passenger Car Tolls
Initial 2024 indications set an average range of €4 to €7 per one-way trip for passenger cars, with an even more favorable rate for same-day round trips. In detail:
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€ 3.94 per trip (same-day round trip)
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€ 4.49 per trip (return within three days)
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€ 7.14 per trip (return within 90 days)
These values position the Bridge among the infrastructures with the lowest toll rates internationally.
Van and Truck Tolls
Higher tolls are anticipated for vans, trucks, and commercial vehicles, in line with the practice of major European infrastructures. Some scenario analyses project:
€45.70 per van/one-way trip
€102.20 per truck/one-way trip
GOALS
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Balancing Accessibility and Sustainability
The central challenge remains finding the right compromise between revenue for managing the infrastructure and sustainability for its users.
Excessively high tolls would discourage usage, while overly low tolls risk failing to cover the significant maintenance costs of the infrastructure.
An Opportunity for the Territory
The decision to maintain contained tolls is an investment in the daily mobility of citizens and commuters, in the local economy, and in the commitment to make the Bridge an infrastructure truly at the service of the community—a driver of social and economic growth and a stimulus for sustainable mobility.
BENCHMARK
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| Infrastructure | Location | Car/One-Way Trip | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messina Bridge (2032) | Calabria – Sicily (Italy) | €4–7 (€3.94 same-day round trip) | Among the lowest tolls worldwide |
| Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco (USA) | ~9 USD (€8–9) | Variable toll, southbound only |
| Øresund Bridge | Denmark – Sweden | ~€55 | Discounts with subscriptions |
| Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel) | France – United Kingdom | €60–65 | Includes car transport via shuttle |
| Pont de Normandie | Normandy (France) | ~€7 | One of the most similar bridges in cost |
| Confederation Bridge | Canada (Prince Edward Island) | ~€40 | Toll only when leaving the island |