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Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Switzerland into Liechtenstein: carry a certified IDP translation of your licence alongside the original so border officials and rental desks can read your credentials. Liechtenstein expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, prepared in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.

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Last reviewed July 2026

Route at a glance

FromSwitzerland

ToLiechtenstein

IDP in LiechtensteinStrongly recommended

Accepted format1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in LiechtensteinCHF

Emergency number112

Top speed limit80 km/h open roads (Swiss motorways 120)

Switzerland → Liechtenstein

Crossing the border

Switzerland and Liechtenstein share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Liechtenstein

Drive on the right.
Headlights on at all times.
0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new drivers.
Swiss vignette for connecting motorways.

Once you're driving in Liechtenstein

Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.

Driving on a foreign licence

EU/EEA licences are valid without extra documents; other visitors may drive for up to one year on a valid foreign licence, with an International Driving Permit required (and expected by police) when the licence is not in a Latin alphabet or not in German.

Tolls & road charges

Liechtenstein has no toll roads or vignette of its own, so driving inside the country is free; however you almost always arrive via Switzerland (CHF 40 annual motorway vignette) or Austria (digital vignette), so check your rental already carries the relevant sticker.

Parking in the cities

Vaduz parking is colour-coded: white zones are paid pay-and-display (or free where marked), and blue/red zones allow limited free parking only with a parking disc obtainable from police stations, banks and tourist offices.

Fines & camera enforcement

Speed and traffic enforcement mirrors Switzerland and is strict: fines rise steeply with speed and exceeding the urban limit by 26 km/h (or 31 km/h outside towns) after tolerance triggers licence withdrawal. Camera fines are forwarded to the renter by the rental company.

If you have an accident

Dial 112 (or police 117, ambulance 144) for any injury accident; for minor damage-only cases exchange details on a European Accident Statement and notify the rental firm, and do not move vehicles after an injury crash until police attend.

Driving in the capital

Vaduz is small and walkable - the Städtle main street through the centre is largely pedestrianised, so use the signposted car parks below the castle rather than driving into the core.

Sources: rac.co.uk · llv.li · tollguru.com · rhinocarhire.com

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Switzerland to Liechtenstein?

Yes — Liechtenstein commonly asks foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Liechtenstein recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format, which is the format your certified IDP translation is prepared in.

Does the driving side change between Switzerland and Liechtenstein?

No. Both Switzerland and Liechtenstein drive on the right.

What is the emergency number and speed limit in Liechtenstein?

In Liechtenstein, dial 112 for emergencies; 112 also works from most GSM phones. The maximum for cars on the fastest road class is 80 km/h open roads (Swiss motorways 120), but posted limits in towns and on secondary roads are lower and always take precedence.

How do tolls and road charges work in Liechtenstein?

How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?

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