Vignettes for driving from Poland to Hungary
Kraków–Budapest via Slovakia is a frequent weekend corridor: Slovak e-vignette on the approach, then Hungary’s national matrica. Alternate paths through Czechia and Austria swap the middle products—confirm the motorway countries your navigator actually selects.
Route: Warsaw – Katowice – Žilina – Budapest · A4, D1, M1 · Plate format: WA 12345
Driving from Poland to Hungary
Roughly 830 km and about 9:00 of driving, excluding stops.
Along the way
The Slovak stretch is short but needs its own e-vignette, and it is checked by camera rather than at a booth. Around Žilina the High Tatras stand up sharply to the east, the most scenic hour of the whole corridor. Budapest is entered on the M1, which funnels into the city rather than around it, so timing matters in rush hour.
What the vignettes do not cover
Polish concession motorways use toll booths; the Slovak and Hungarian vignettes cover everything from the border onward.
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 |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 16.79 EUR |
| Hungary | 25.43 EUR |
| Estimated total | 42.22 EUR |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from Poland to Hungary?
On the main motorway corridor, plan for: Slovakia, 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.