Vignettes for driving from Germany to Serbia
Munich–Salzburg–Vienna–Budapest–Belgrade is the classic summer run to the Balkans. You pay by vignette in Austria and Hungary; Serbia charges at toll booths, so nothing needs buying in advance for the Serbian stretch. Hungary's heti matrica covers ten days despite the name.
Route: Munich – Vienna – Budapest – Belgrade · A1, M1/M5, A1 · Plate format: M-AB 1234
Driving from Germany to Serbia
Roughly 1080 km and about 11:00 of driving, excluding stops.
What the vignettes do not cover
Serbian motorways are paid at toll booths by distance—the vignettes only cover the Austrian and Hungarian legs.
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 |
| Estimated total | 42.24 EUR |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from Germany to Serbia?
On the main motorway corridor, plan for: Austria, Hungary. 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.