NLEX Toll Fee: Balintawak to Tabang
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The toll from Balintawak to Tabang on NLEX is ₱157 for Class 1, ₱392 for Class 2 and ₱471 for Class 3, as of 8 August 2026.
How much is the toll from Balintawak to Tabang?
| Vehicle Class | Covers | Toll Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars, SUVs, vans, jeepneys, motorcycles ≥400cc | ₱157 |
| Class 2 | Buses and light trucks | ₱392 |
| Class 3 | Heavy trucks and trailers (3+ axles) | ₱471 |
Driving Balintawak to Tabang costs ₱157 in a Class 1 vehicle and passes 9 interchanges along the way. For reference, the dearest single run on NLEX is ₱440.
The charge is identical in the other direction, so a return trip is ₱314. Payment is cashless: NLEX runs on Easytrip RFID, and an account without enough load will be refused at the barrier.
Heavier vehicles pay more: Class 2 (buses and light trucks) is ₱392 and Class 3 (trucks and trailers with three or more axles) is ₱471 — about 3× the car fare on this route.
Where This Route Connects
Balintawak is an interchange with the Skyway (SKYWAY). Note the RFID changes here — NLEX is Easytrip but SKYWAY is Autosweep, so continuing onto it needs the other account loaded too. Any SKYWAY distance is billed separately from this fare.
Your Route: Balintawak to Tabang, Stop by Stop
Every interchange you pass between Balintawak and Tabang, with the Class 1 fare from Balintawak to each exit — handy if you plan to get off earlier.
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Questions About This Route
How much is the toll from Balintawak to Tabang?
The NLEX toll from Balintawak to Tabang is ₱157 for a Class 1 vehicle — cars, SUVs, vans and jeepneys. Class 2 vehicles pay ₱392 and Class 3 pay ₱471.
Is the Balintawak to Tabang toll the same going back?
Yes. NLEX charges the same ₱157 for a Class 1 vehicle in either direction, so a round trip costs ₱314.
Which RFID works between Balintawak and Tabang?
NLEX runs on Easytrip RFID. Make sure the account is loaded before you enter — and note that this route meets SKYWAY, which may use the other network.
How many exits are there between Balintawak and Tabang?
There are 9 interchanges between Balintawak and Tabang. Getting off at any of them costs less than the full ₱157 fare — the stop-by-stop table above lists each one.
Can I transfer to SKYWAY at Balintawak?
Yes. Balintawak is an interchange with the Skyway (SKYWAY), which uses Autosweep RFID. If your trip continues onto SKYWAY, that leg is charged separately.
Pricing a different pair? See every fare from Balintawak or Tabang, browse the full NLEX matrix of all 19 plazas, or use the toll calculator to work across several expressways at once.