Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. This is referred to as toll obligation. But what does that mean? Toll charges are applied for using specific roads, tunnels, and bridges. The funds generated through tolls are invested into the road network, enabling you to enjoy a smooth journey. The primary investment areas include infrastructure, traffic management and safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
Tolls can be collected in various forms. These include the vignette obligation, distance-based tolls, and special toll routes.
The vignette obligation involves toll fees that are not calculated by kilometers but rather as a flat-rate charge that varies depending on the duration of your trip. You purchase a digital vignette before your journey and choose from several validity periods. Depending on your vehicle class, the price of a vignette may differ. When you buy the vignette, it is a one-time purchase allowing you to drive on all toll-required routes. The vignette obligation in Hungary applies to vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW. The vignette in Hungary is called E-Matrica, and you can purchase the digital vignette for Hungary from us before your trip.
Depending on the vehicle class, your vehicle will be subject to different toll rates. For example, passenger cars with more than 7 seats are subject to higher tolls than those with fewer than 7 seats. More information on the various vehicle classes can be found in our guide.
The distance-based toll applies in Hungary to vehicles over 3.5 t GVW. Unlike the vignette, this is not a flat rate but varies based on the road category, route length (number of kilometers), vehicle category (weight class and number of axles), and CO2 emission class. Therefore, the amount of the toll can vary greatly. The distance-based toll is collected using a transponder (transmitting device).
Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW can pay the distance-based toll in several ways:
There are no special toll routes in Hungary. However, if your journey to Hungary includes a detour through other countries such as Romania, you might encounter special toll routes there. More information about special tolls in Romania can be found in our guide.
With our free route planner, you can quickly and easily find out which toll products you need for your journey through Hungary.
We wish you an enjoyable exploration of Hungary and are happy to assist with any additional questions regarding toll regulations in Hungary. Feel free to contact us by email.
