Vignettes for driving from Austria to Bulgaria
Vienna–Budapest–Bucharest–Sofia is four vignette countries in a single drive: Austria to the border, the Hungarian M1/M5, a Romanian rovinieta, and a Bulgarian e-vignette from Ruse. Romania sells no seven-day and no ninety-day product for cars, and the Bulgarian weekend pass only runs Friday to Sunday.
Route: Vienna – Budapest – Bucharest – Ruse – Sofia · A4, M5, A2 · Plate format: W-12345A
Driving from Austria to Bulgaria
Roughly 1180 km and about 12:30 of driving, excluding stops.
What the vignettes do not cover
The Danube bridge at Giurgiu–Ruse is paid separately from the Romanian rovinieta and the Bulgarian e-vignette.
Vignettes you typically need
Combined price estimate 2026
Approximate total for a short trip (about 7–10 days of cover per country where available), including the service fee. Switzerland is annual-only. Exact products depend on your dates.
| Per country (short-trip pick) | Estimated total |
|---|---|
| Austria | 17.80 EUR |
| Hungary | 24.44 EUR |
| Romania | 11 EUR |
| Bulgaria | 15 EUR |
| Estimated total | 68.24 EUR |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from Austria to Bulgaria?
On the main motorway corridor, plan for: Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria. Origin/destination countries without a car vignette still appear in the route—only the listed vignette markets typically need a purchase.
Is the combined price the final checkout total?
No—it is a short-trip estimate using common validity lengths per country plus the service fee. Your dates, vehicle class, and exact path can change the products and total.
Do Germany, Poland, Italy, or Croatia sell a national car vignette?
Those markets generally use other toll models (or none for cars on many roads). This corridor page focuses on vignette countries you cross between them.
Can I prefill this corridor in the route checker?
Yes—use the button on this page to open the checker with start and destination cities set, then confirm dates and plate before ordering.