17 Jul 2026
Olympia Odos expands distance-based toll system to Varda interchange
- RE+D Magazine
Olympia Odos has been implementing the Distance-Based Tolling System since 2021, covering the section from Elefsina to Patras, for vehicles of all categories equipped with an OLYMPIA PASS transponder. As of March 2026, the system is being gradually extended to the new Patras–Pyrgos section.
According to Olympia Odos, following the introduction of distance-based toll charging at the Kato Achaia and Amaliada interchanges in March 2026, the distance-based toll gates at the Varda interchange will also become operational as of today, Friday 17 July 2026.
The Distance-Based Tolling system provides drivers of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks (vehicle categories 2, 3, and 4) with a refund ranging from 28% to 45% of the initial toll payment.
Mintilogli–Kyllini Zone (Mintilogli–Varda route)
| Vehicle category | Initial toll | Refund amount | Final amount with Distance-Based Tolling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car | €3.60 | €1.00 | €2.60 |
| Light commercial vehicle (2–3 axles) | €9.00 | €2.50 | €6.50 |
| Truck | €12.70 | €3.50 | €9.20 |
In combination with the Distance-Based Tolling system, Category 2 vehicle drivers (passenger cars) can also benefit from the VALUE discount programme, which offers tiered discounts ranging from 15% to 60%, depending on the frequency of passages through each toll station.
As a result, for passenger car drivers, the total financial benefit on the Mintilogli–Varda route can reach up to 58%, while on the Kato Achaia–Varda route it can reach up to 68%.
Indicatively, an employee making 40 trips per month on the Mintilogli–Varda route (with an initial cost of €144) will pay €70.85 after the implementation of Distance-Based Tolling and the application of the VALUE discount programme through the OLYMPIA PASS transponder, representing a 51% reduction.