Border Crossing Hungary Romania

The border between Hungary and Romania stretches over 450 kilometers. At the same time, the border also ends at the tripoint with Ukraine and ends at the tripoint with Serbia.

Border Controls

Please note that when traveling, you must expect (strict) border controls or personal checks between Romania and Hungary. On the one hand, there is a risk of illegal migration, as Romania and Hungary are often used as transit countries for Europe. However, it should be noted that the strictness of these border controls may change, as Romania has since the beginning of January 2025 also become part of the Schengen Area. Of course, border controls also exist due to general risks and security regulations, including counter-terrorism, customs and trade controls, as well as national security interests.

Waiting Times

In connection with the controls, waiting times can occur, the length of which is difficult to predict. Therefore, you should plan extra time for your trip.

Border Crossings

The border crossings connect these two countries and their rich history as well as cultural diversity. They are significant for cross-border trade, tourism, and daily traffic between Romania and Hungary. Below, we have compiled a selection of important border crossings between Romania and Hungary for you:

• Border Crossing Nădlac (Romania) – Ártánd (Hungary): This border crossing represents one of the most important and busiest connections between Romania and Hungary. The border crossing is located on the European traffic route E68 and thus establishes a connection between the Romanian city of Arad and the Hungarian city of Szeged.

• Border Crossing Turnu (Romania) – Borș (Hungary): Just like the previous border crossing, this connection between Turnu and Bors has traffic-related relevance and is especially important for international traffic. Therefore, this crossing is heavily used by tourists and truck drivers. The crossing is located on the western border of Romania.

• Border Crossing Sânnicolau Mare (Romania) – Jimbolia (Hungary): While the other two border crossings are mainly of interest to tourists, this border crossing is known for its use by regional traffic. The crossing is located south of Timișoara (Romania) and connects Sânnicolau Mare with Jimbolia in Hungary.

Hungary

The following section gives you an overview of whether you need a vignette and whether there are certain toll-liable road sections.

Hungary: Vignette Requirement (or not?)

In Hungary, there is a vignette requirement for cars, car-trailer combinations, and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW. This is the so-called e-Matrica (Hungarian vignette), with which the toll is checked electronically via the license plate. You should purchase the e-vignette before your trip online, as fines may be imposed if an e-vignette is not available while driving on a toll-liable route.

Distance-Based Toll

You must pay the distance-based toll if your vehicle exceeds 3.5 t GVW. This means that motorhomes, buses, and trucks have had to pay a distance-based electronic toll since January 2024, which is determined via the HU-GO system (electronic toll collection). Thus, the distance-based toll replaces the vignette. You therefore no longer need it.

Romania

The following section gives you an overview of whether you need a vignette and whether there are certain toll-liable road sections.

Romania: Vignette Requirement (or not?)

In Romania, there is an electronic vignette called "Rovinieta", which you need for the Romanian national road network. It is important to know that trailers (car-trailer combinations) do not need their own vignette, and motorhomes must have a car vignette regardless of their weight. Depending on the vehicle class, you must choose a different vignette, and prices vary. Further information on vehicle classes in Romania can be found in our guide. Order your digital vignette for Romania conveniently and easily from home with us.

Distance-Based Toll

For cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t, there is no distance-based toll in Romania. You need a digital vignette. At the Calafat-Vidin Danube bridge, an additional special toll applies.

Crossing the Danube: Bridge Toll (Special Toll Route)

At the Calafat-Vidin Danube bridge, a special toll applies. The bridge toll at the Romanian Danube bridges Fetești-Cernavodă and Giurgeni-Vadu Oii, as well as at Giurgiu-Ruse in the direction of Bulgaria, will be discontinued as of October 1, 2026. For ferries, you pay the usual ferry fare. This is not a toll. Further information on the special toll in Romania can be found in our guide.

The Europamaut Team Wishes You a Pleasant Journey

We wish you a pleasant trip to Hungary and lots of enjoyment on your road trip. Further information on tolls in Hungary can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your trip and have suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available to you at any time via email.