Border Crossings Romania Hungary

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

Border Controls

Please note that when travelling, you must expect (strict) border controls and 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. On the other hand, personal checks take place because Romania has not previously been part of the Schengen Area. It should be noted, however, that these border controls and their strictness could soon change, as Romania will also be part of the Schengen Area from the beginning of January 2025. 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 may occur, the length of which is difficult to predict. You should therefore allow extra time for your journey.

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 is 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 provides a connection between the Romanian city of Arad and the Hungarian city of Szeged.

• Border crossing Turnu (Romania) – Borș (Hungary): Like the previous border crossing, this connection between Turnu and Borș has traffic-related significance and is particularly important for international traffic. As a result, 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.

Romania

The following section gives you an overview of whether you need a vignette and whether there are certain toll-liable route 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 (combinations) do not require their own vignette, and motorhomes must have a car vignette regardless of their weight. It is common for the electronic vignette to record the vehicle data and the validity period of the vignette in a database, so that the consumer only receives a receipt for the amount paid, which should be kept. Depending on the vehicle class, you must choose a different vignette and different prices apply. You can find more information about the digital vignette here. Order your digital vignette conveniently and easily from home with us.

Route-Based Toll

In Romania, there is no route-based toll, but you need a digital vignette and must take into account additional fees when crossing the Danube.

Hungary

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

Hungary: Vignette Requirement (or Not?)

In Hungary, there is a vignette requirement for cars, combinations and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. This is the so-called e-Matrica (Hungarian vignette), with which the toll is checked electronically via the license plate. You should purchase the digital vignette (e-vignette) online before your trip, as fines may be imposed if an e-vignette is not present.

Depending on the vehicle class, your vehicle is tolled at different rates. For example, cars with more than 7 seats are tolled higher than cars with fewer than 7 seats. You can find more information on the different vehicle classes here:

• DM1: Motorcycles (weekly and monthly vignette)

• D1: Motorcycles (annual vignette), cars and motorhomes (vehicle class M1) up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight and up to 7 seats (also with trailer)

• D2: Commercial vehicles, cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (which do not fit into any other category)

• U: Trailers up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (vehicles of class D2)

If you need more detailed information on the various vehicle classes, for example specifically on motorhomes, you can find more information here.

Route-Based Toll

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

The Europamaut Team Wishes You a Pleasant Journey!

We wish you a lot of fun on your trip and are happy to provide you with further information about beautiful cities in Hungary, as well as recommend a wonderful national park in Romania. Order your digital vignette now conveniently from home and benefit from the easy way to travel. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Contact us anytime via email.