The border between Hungary and Romania stretches over 450 kilometers. At the same time, the border also ends at the tripoint with Ukraine and at the tripoint with Serbia.
Please note that you can expect (strict) border and personal checks between Romania and Hungary during your travel. On one hand, there is the risk of illegal migration, as Romania and Hungary are often used as transit countries to Europe. On the other hand, personal checks are conducted because Romania was not yet part of the Schengen Area. However, it is worth noting that these border controls and their strictness could change soon, as Romania will be part of the Schengen Area starting from January 2025. Naturally, border controls also exist due to general safety and security regulations, including anti-terrorism, customs and trade checks, and national security interests.
In connection with the checks, there may be waiting times, which can be difficult to predict. Therefore, you should plan additional time for your journey.
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:
The following section provides an overview of whether you need a vignette and if there are certain toll routes.
In Hungary, there is a vignette requirement for cars, trailers, and motorhomes. This is the so-called e-Matrica (Hungarian vignette), which checks tolls electronically via the license plate. You should purchase the e-vignette online before your journey because fines are imposed if you drive on a toll road without an e-vignette.
Depending on the vehicle class, your vehicle will be tolled differently. For example, cars with more than 7 seats are tolled higher than cars with fewer than 7 seats. You can find more information about the different vehicle classes here:
Within the different vehicle classes, you can choose between different validity periods. If you are unsure about your own vehicle class, you can find more detailed information here.
If your vehicle has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 3.5 tons, you are required to pay a route-based toll. This means that motorhomes, buses, and trucks have to pay an electronic toll based on the route, which is determined via the HU-GO system (electronic toll collection). Therefore, the route-based toll replaces the vignette, and you no longer need it.
The following section provides an overview of whether you need a vignette and if there are certain toll routes.
In Romania, there is an electronic vignette called the “Rovinieta,” which you need for the Romanian national road network. It is important to know that trailers (caravans) do not require their own vignette, and motorhomes must have a car vignette regardless of their weight. The electronic vignette typically records vehicle data and the validity period in a database, so the consumer only receives a receipt for the paid amount, which should be kept. Depending on the vehicle class, you need to choose a different vignette, and prices vary. More information about the digital vignette can be found here: (LINK). Order your digital vignette easily and conveniently from home. Enjoy direct validity without waiting time!
There is no route-based toll in Romania, but you do need a digital vignette, and additional fees may apply when crossing the Danube.
Please note that additional fees apply when crossing the Danube. It flows through Romania and separates the two countries (Romania and Bulgaria). Therefore, if you want to use one of the many bridges or ferries to cross, additional fees will be charged.
We wish you an enjoyable trip and can gladly provide you with more information about beautiful cities in Hungary as well as recommend a beautiful national park in Romania. Order your digital vignette now easily from home and travel stress-free to the country of your dreams.
