Border crossing Slovenia Croatia
The approximately 670 km long border between Slovenia and Croatia is one of the most important tourist border connections towards Croatia. There are a total of 42 border crossings, of which the motorway crossings Gruškovje (SVN) – Macelj (HRV) and Obrežje (SVN) – Bregana (HRV) are among the most important.
Important border crossings
Depending on which holiday region you want to head for in Croatia, different border crossings may be suitable. For trips to Istria, the crossing at Kaštel is often used. On the way to the Kvarner Gulf, many travellers choose the crossings at Rupa, Pasjak or Jurovski Brod. Anyone travelling to Dalmatia or inland Croatia often uses Bregana, Macelj or Dubrava Križovljanska.
Border crossing Gruškovje (SVN) – Macelj (HRV)
The Gruškovje – Macelj border crossing is located around 75 km north of Zagreb and is one of the most important border crossings between Slovenia and Croatia. This connection is used in particular by travellers heading to Zagreb, Dalmatia or inland Croatia. Here, the Slovenian motorway A4 and the Croatian motorway A2 meet directly, forming a fast connection between Maribor and Zagreb. This border crossing is often considered somewhat less congested and still offers a quick connection to Zagreb and inland Croatia.
Border crossing Rupa (HRV)
Anyone travelling to Croatia for a beach holiday often uses the border crossing at Rupa, since from there the Croatian motorway A7 leads directly towards the coast. On the Slovenian side, the route initially runs via country roads before quickly reaching the A1 motorway towards Ljubljana and Maribor. Rupa is one of the most popular border crossings for trips to the Croatian Kvarner Gulf or to Istria.
If there are significant delays at the Rupa border crossing, which is particularly common during the summer months, the nearby Pasjak border crossing offers a sensible alternative.
Slovenia
In the following section, you will find an overview of whether you need a vignette in Slovenia and which toll sections you also need to be aware of.
Vignette requirement (or not?)
If you want to use Slovenian motorways and expressways on your trip, you will need an electronic vignette, the so-called e-vinjeta, for vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. There are three toll classes: class 1 for motorcycles, class 2A for vehicles up to 1.30 m in height above the front axle (most cars) as well as for all motorhomes up to 3.5 t, and class 2B for vehicles from 1.30 m in height above the front axle (e.g. many vans). For vehicles with a higher permissible total weight, the vignette requirement does not apply; instead, a distance-based toll is charged. In addition, there are special toll sections where further charges apply regardless of vehicle weight, for example when using the Karawanks Tunnel. Detailed information on tolls in Slovenia can be found in our guide.
Distance-based toll
If your vehicle has a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 t, you will need a DarsGo on-board unit instead of the vignette to collect the distance-based toll. This is calculated based on the kilometres driven, the number of axles, and the Euro emission class, i.e. the level of pollutant emissions. In addition, the tariff takes into account the vehicle's CO₂ emission class. This also applies to motorhomes over 3.5 t.
Croatia
In the following section, you will find an overview of whether you need a vignette in Croatia and which toll sections you need to be aware of.
Vignette requirement (or not?)
There is no vignette requirement in Croatia. Instead, a distance-based toll is charged.
Distance-based toll
Since there is no vignette requirement in Croatia, the toll payable depends on the kilometres driven on the motorways as well as the respective vehicle class. So if you are travelling to Croatia by car, you will need to pay the charges for the distance-based toll. You can pay these at toll stations along the motorways. In some cases, you will receive a ticket at the start of a toll section, which you must settle when leaving the respective section. Payment is usually possible with cash as well as by credit or debit card. In addition, the toll can also be paid cashlessly via the Croatian electronic toll system ENC (Elektronička naplata cestarine). This requires that the corresponding transponder has been installed in the vehicle beforehand.
The introduction of a barrier-free toll system ("Crolibertas"), which will continue to charge based on distance (an e-vignette is not planned), was originally scheduled for 2026 but has since been postponed to 1 March 2027; until then, a transitional phase with the classic payment method at toll stations applies. Further information on this can be found in our article on tolls in Croatia.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Order your vignette conveniently online. This way, you can use the toll-required motorways with peace of mind. Information on attractions in Slovenia can also be found in our guide. We wish you a pleasant journey and are available at any time for further questions via email. You are also welcome to use our route planner to plan your trip, so you can see the suitable toll products for your journey.
