HUNGARIAN ELECTRONIC VIGNETTE
Hungarian highways and traveling on them require compliance with certain rules. To use the highways, you need a vignette. If you buy the electronic one, which is linked to the vehicle registration plate, the need for a physical coupon, a classic vignette, is eliminated.
Here you will find all the information you need to use Hungarian highways without any problems.
Hungarian highways and traveling on them require compliance with certain rules. To use the highways, you need a vignette. If you buy the electronic one, which is linked to the vehicle registration plate, the need for a physical coupon, a classic vignette, is eliminated.
Here you will find all the information you need to use Hungarian highways without any problems.
You can buy a vignette here:
1-day
10-day
Monthly
Annually
Electronic vignettes in Europe
Vignette Check and Fines
If you don’t have a valid vignette, you can get into trouble. Inspections are carried out using a camera system. If you don’t get a vignette within 60 minutes of entering the toll road, there is a risk of heavy fines.
Fines for Driving Without a Valid Vignette
- Payment on time: 40 €
- Payment after 60 days: 160 €
Fines for Wrongly Purchased Vignette
- Payment on time: 20 €
- Payment after 60 days: 80 €
Different Types of Vehicles
D1: Passenger Cars
Up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 7 seats
D1M: Motorcycles
One-track vehicle
D2: Motorhomes
More than 7 seats, trucks up to 3.5 t, motorhomes
B2: Buses
More than 9 seats
Trailers
The Hungarian highway system requires vignettes not only for cars and trucks, but also for trailers if they are towed by a vehicle that already has a vignette:
- Category D1 is for passenger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, if they are towing a trailer, an additional vignette for a U category trailer doesn’t need to be purchased.
- Category D2 is for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and also requires a category U trailer mark.
Vehicle Categories and Vignettes Prices
Vignettes in Hungary are divided into several categories according to the type of vehicle:
Prices of Vignettes for Passenger Cars (D1):
D1: Passenger cars up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 7 seats
- 1 day: 16 €
- 10 days: 24.5 €
- 1 month: 40 €
- 1 year: 217 €
- 1 year for one region: 23.5 €
16 €
24.5 €
40 €
217 €
23.5 €
Obligation of Vignettes
Tolled and Non-tolled Sections of Highways
A vignette is mandatory on all tolled sections of motorways and expressways marked with the letter “M” in Hungary, for example M1, M3, M5 and M7.
However, there are exceptions, such as sections of the M8, M31 motorway, sections of the M0 motorway between main roads 1 and 51, the south-west bypass of Pécs and the M9 bypass of Kaposvár, where a vignette is not required.
Validity of Vignettes
One-day vignette is valid for 24 hours after purchase.
10-day vignette is valid for 10 days from purchase.
One-month vignette is valid for one month from purchase.
One-year vignette is valid from 1/1/2024 to 1/31/2025.
Paying Tolls in Hungary
Certain Highways and Tunnels
In Hungary, tolls are collected for driving on certain highways and tunnels. These fees can be paid at the toll gates that are located at the entrance and exit of these sections.
Vignette
A vignette can be easily purchased through our website, allowing you to travel comfortably and quickly without the need to stop.
Bridges
Tolls are also paid for the use of some bridges and roads, especially the bridges over the Danube in Budapest. These fees are collected at toll booths that are strategically placed at the beginning of these sections.
Traveling to Hungary by Electric Car
Currently, Hungary has approximately 0.6 charging points per 100 kilometers. Despite this, there are many initiatives and projects aimed at increasing the number of charging stations in the coming years. These efforts will greatly facilitate the use of electric cars in Hungary and ensure more convenient and affordable charging for all drivers. The future development of electric vehicle infrastructure promises better conditions for green travel and the promotion of sustainable transport throughout the country.
Currently, Hungary has approximately 0.6 charging points per 100 kilometers and there are many projects aimed at increasing the number of charging stations in the future. The future development of electric vehicle infrastructure promises better conditions for green travel and the promotion of sustainable transport throughout the country.
Speed Limits in Hungary
In Built-up Areas
Outside Built-up Areas
Expressways
Highways
Hungarian highways require a valid vignette, which can be obtained electronically and without the need for physical coupons. Each type of vehicle has specific requirements for the type and price of the vignette. It’s also important to keep in mind the tolls, speed limits and refueling options that contribute to smooth travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If you need to change the registration mark or other data, you can do it before the vignette starts to be valid. During the validity of the vignette, you can change up to three characters at the National Toll Collection Services Ltd customer office for a fee of 4 €.
Prices of vignettes for passenger cars (D1):
1 day: 16 €
10 days: 24.5 €
1 month: 40 €
1 year: 217 €
1 year for one region: 23.5 €
- Prices of vignettes for motorcycles (D1M):
- 10 days: 12.5 €
- 1 month: 20 €
- Prices of vignettes for cars/trucks/motorhomes (D2):
- 1 day: 24 €
- 10 days: 35.5 €
- 1 month: 56 €
- 1 year: 308 €
- 1 year for one region: 50.5 €
If you don’t have a valid vignette, you can get into trouble. Inspections are carried out using a camera system. If you don’t get a vignette within 60 minutes of entering the toll road, there is a risk of heavy fines.
Fines for driving without a valid vignette
Payment on time: 40 €
Payment after 60 days: 160 €
- Fines for wrongly purchased vignette
- Payment on time: 20 €
- Payment after 60 days: 80 €