Manila to Sto. Tomas Toll Fee — SLEX
Class 1—Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱558.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱837.00Heavy trucks
Route: Magallanes → Sto. TomasLive fare loading — data sync in progress
Manila to Sto. Tomas marks the SLEX/STAR Tollway transition point. From here, you can continue onto STAR for Lipa and Batangas, or exit at Sto. Tomas to head onto Maharlika Highway or Tagaytay-via-Tanauan.
When to drive this route
SLEX southbound from Calamba to Sto. Tomas is generally light. Saturday-morning weekenders are the busiest band — leave by 5 AM to reach Sto. Tomas before queues form.
Where to exit
Sto. Tomas exit feeds Maharlika Highway and the local town center. Continuing on STAR Tollway adds Autosweep RFID — load before the trip if you’re going onto Lipa or Batangas.
Plan your fuel cost too
Tolls are only one part of the trip budget. Combine this calculator with our live national fuel-price tracker or check diesel prices in Sto. Tomas. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Sto. Tomas toll fee?
- The total toll for a private car (Class 1) is shown above. Class 2 (buses, light trucks) is roughly 2× the Class 1 rate. Class 3 (heavy trucks) is roughly 3×. All fares already include the 12% VAT.
- What expressways are used on the Manila to Sto. Tomas route?
- SLEX. Plazas: Magallanes (entry) → Sto. Tomas (exit). Cross-expressway transitions are charged automatically — you only stop at the entry and exit plazas.
- Which RFID system do I need?
- Both Easytrip (NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, CALAX, Skyway) and Autosweep (SLEX, STAR, Skyway Stages 1–2) work end-to-end at all plazas. Top up before the trip — running out at a closed-system entry plaza is the most common pain point.
- How long does the drive take?
- Approximately 1–1.5 hours for the 65 km drive, in clear traffic. Allow extra time for weekday morning rush hour at NLEX or SLEX, and for Sunday-afternoon return queues.
- Are these toll fees up to date?
- Yes. Fares come from the official Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) toll-rate matrices via the public expressway.ph API. The data is re-synced weekly.