Border Crossing Hungary Serbia
Border
The border between Hungary and Serbia extends over 151 km and runs across land. Accordingly, the border lies between the south of Hungary and the north of Serbia. The Tisza (Tisa) crosses the border south of Szeged.
Border crossings
If you are travelling from Hungary to Serbia, these border crossings will be of particular importance to you. The border crossings are accessible via a motorway, European route or main road and therefore play a decisive role for travel traffic.
Röszke border crossing: This border crossing is connected to Serbia via a motorway and European route. The European route E75 (and the Autópálya M5) from Budapest and Kecskemét pass by Röszke and continue into Serbia as motorway A1. This motorway then runs via Horgoš and the capital Belgrade to North Macedonia.
Tompa border crossing: From Tompa, follow main road 53, so that after the Serbian-Hungarian border you reach federal road 11, which runs towards Kelebija and Subotica. Subotica is known as the second-largest city in the province of Vojvodina and is therefore a popular place to stop. From this city you can also reach motorway A1.
Hercegszántó border crossing: This border town connects the city of Budapest with Hercegszántó via main road 51. The journey linking these two places takes three hours. In Serbia, main road 51 then becomes federal road 15, which leads towards Bački Breg and then runs more or less across the country (including as far as Nova Crnja and the Romanian border).
Border controls
Please note that there has been an increase in border controls at the border between Hungary and Serbia. These controls have been tightened, among other reasons, because it is an EU external border. You should therefore allow more time for crossing the border. At the Röszke - Horgoš border, the thorough checks often cause longer waiting times; as an alternative, the Federal Foreign Office recommends the Tompa - Kelebija crossing. On the Hungarian side, a border fence against irregular migration has been in place since 2015.
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 – from 1 January 2026 also for those over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (category D2). This is the so-called e-Matrica (Hungarian vignette), with which the toll is checked electronically via the licence plate. You should purchase the e-vignette online before your trip, as an additional fee is charged if no e-vignette is present while driving on a toll-liable route (2026: HUF 27,790 if paid within 60 days, otherwise HUF 95,730).
Distance-based toll
You must pay the distance-based toll if your vehicle has a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 t. This means that trucks and buses must pay a distance-based electronic toll, which is determined via the HU-GO system (electronic toll collection). For these vehicles, the distance-based toll thus replaces the vignette. Exception for motorhomes: since 1 January 2026, motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight once again require an e-vignette (category D2); HU-GO is no longer possible for motorhomes since then.
Serbia
The following section gives you an overview of whether you need a vignette and whether there are certain toll-liable road sections.
Vignette requirement (or not?)
In Serbia there is no vignette requirement, however a distance-based toll obligation exists.
Distance-based toll
The distance-based toll depends on the distance travelled, which can be paid at toll stations or using electronic systems. Expressways and motorways are therefore subject to tolls for all vehicles. The fee depends on the vehicle:
Cars: depending on the height of the front axle (up to/from 1.3 m) or overall height (up to/from 1.9 m)
Car-trailer combinations: depending on the height of the front axle (up to/from 1.3 m) or overall height (up to/from 1.9 m) as well as the number of axles
Motorhomes: depending on the height of the front axle (up to/from 1.3 m), overall height (up to/from 1.9 m), gross weight (up to/from 3.5 t gross vehicle weight) as well as the number of axles
Payment can be made at the toll stations by taking a ticket when you leave the motorway. The amount of toll payable is higher depending on the route and vehicle or vehicle class. At the toll stations you can pay with cash as well as with credit card or debit card. Paying the distance-based toll is possible with euros. Please note, however, that you will receive your change in the Serbian currency (dinar).
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
We wish you a pleasant journey to Hungary and Serbia and lots of enjoyment on your road trip. With us, you can order your digital vignette for Hungary conveniently and easily from home. You can find further information on the toll in Hungary in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your journey and see the appropriate toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we are available at any time by email.
Frequently asked questions about the Hungary-Serbia border crossing
All important answers about border crossings and tolls between Hungary and Serbia.
Which border crossings connect Hungary and Serbia?
The main crossings are Röszke (with direct motorway access via the E75/A1), Tompa, and Hercegszántó, each of which continues onto different main roads in Serbia.
Do I also need to buy a vignette in Serbia?
