Border Crossing Slovenia Hungary

The border crossings between Slovenia and Hungary form important connection points between two countries where cross-border traffic takes place. As such, they are of particular importance for both international trade and tourism. Slovenia and Hungary share a border of around 120 km in length. Along this border there are several border crossings that considerably facilitate traffic between the two countries.

Well-known Border Crossings between Hungary and Slovenia

The most important border crossings include in particular the following connections:

• Border Crossing Dolga Vas – Letenye: connects the Slovenian town of Dolga Vas with the Hungarian town of Letenye and is located near the Slovenian-Hungarian motorway A4/E65.

• Border Crossing Razkrižje – Hévíz: connects the Slovenian town of Razkrižje with the Hungarian town of Hévíz, which is particularly well known for its thermal baths.

• Border Crossing Gederovci – Rédics: connects important traffic axes between Slovenia and Hungary via the Slovenian town of Gederovci and the Hungarian town of Rédics, and is considered a significant crossing for international traffic.

• Border Crossing Selo – Mursko Središće: connects the Slovenian village of Selo with the Hungarian town of Mursko Središće and is located on the road along the Mur river. Although this crossing is less well known, it plays an important role for regional traffic and the local population.

Slovenia

In the following section you will find a brief overview of whether you need a vignette in Slovenia, whether you must pay a distance-based toll, or whether there are additional special toll routes to be aware of. Detailed information on the toll and special toll in Slovenia can be found in our guide.

Vignette Requirement (or not?)

If you wish to use Slovenian motorways and expressways on your journey, vehicles under 3.5 t GVW require an electronic vignette, the so-called E-Vinjeta. For vehicles with a higher permissible gross weight, the vignette requirement does not apply; instead, a distance-based toll is charged. In addition, there are special toll routes where further charges apply regardless of vehicle weight, such as when using the Karawanken Tunnel.

Distance-based Toll

If your vehicle exceeds 3.5 t GVW, you need a DarsGo transponder instead of a vignette for the collection of 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. The Euro emission classes are divided into pollution classes 1 to 6, where pollution class 1 represents a high and pollution class 6 a low level of pollutant emissions.

Special Feature of the Karawanken Tunnel (Special Toll Route)

Even though the Karawanken Tunnel itself is not a vignette-required road section, it is accessed via vignette-required roads. The tunnel connects Austria with Slovenia and is used primarily for crossing the border. So if you are travelling from Austria to Slovenia and wish to use the Karawanken Tunnel, you should take into account the additional charges for this special toll route and purchase a digital vignette for the access roads in good time.

Hungary

In the following section you will find a brief overview of whether you need a vignette in Hungary or whether you must pay a distance-based toll. Detailed information on the toll in Hungary can be found in our guide.

Vignette Requirement (or not?)

In Hungary, a vignette requirement applies to cars, vehicle-and-trailer combinations, and motorhomes. The so-called e-Matrica is used — the Hungarian electronic vignette — whereby the toll is checked digitally via the licence plate. It is advisable to purchase the e-vignette online before setting off, as fines are imposed for travelling on toll roads without a valid e-vignette.

Depending on the vehicle class, different toll charges apply. For example, cars with more than 7 seats are classified at a higher rate than vehicles with fewer than 7 seats. Further information on the various vehicle classes can be found here:

• DM1: Motorcycles (weekly and monthly vignette)

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

• D2: Commercial vehicles, cars and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW that do not fall into any other category

• U: Trailers up to 3.5 t GVW for vehicles in class D2

If you are unsure how to classify your vehicle, you can find further information on vehicle classes in our guide.

Distance-based Toll

A distance-based toll is payable in Hungary for vehicles with a permissible gross weight of over 3.5 t GVW. This means that motorhomes, buses, and lorries have been required to pay a distance-dependent electronic toll since January 2024, which is recorded via the HU-GO system. In these cases, the distance-based toll replaces the vignette, so no additional vignette is required.

The Europamaut Team wishes you a pleasant journey!

Order your vignette conveniently online for Hungary and Slovenia. Discover the impressive Bükk National Park or visit the wonderful cities of Slovenia. We wish you a pleasant journey and are always available to help with any further questions by email. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your journey and get suitable toll products displayed.