Vignettes for driving from Austria to Romania
Vienna–Bucharest drivers typically cross Hungary before entering Romania’s rovinieta network. Austrian vignette rules still apply on the Austrian start of the trip; for the long transit east, Hungarian and Romanian e-vignettes are the usual checklist items.
Route: Vienna – Budapest – Arad – Bucharest · A4, M1/M5, A1 · Plate format: W-12345A
Driving from Austria to Romania
Roughly 1130 km and about 12:00 of driving, excluding stops.
Along the way
Hungary's M5 runs almost arrow-straight across the Great Plain, which makes it fast and monotonous in equal measure. The Romanian border at Nădlac is where the rovinieta becomes compulsory; since September 2025 there is no seven-day option, so a short trip means buying ten days. Bucharest is ringed by the A0, which avoids the centre entirely.
What the vignettes do not cover
Danube bridges into and out of Romania carry their own tolls alongside the rovinieta.
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 | 18.79 EUR |
| Hungary | 25.43 EUR |
| Romania | 11.99 EUR |
| Estimated total | 56.21 EUR |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from Austria to Romania?
On the main motorway corridor, plan for: Austria, Hungary, Romania. 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.