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Highway Vignette — Hungary

Hungary uses an electronic vignette system called e-matrica for its motorway network. Vignettes are available as national or county-level passes, giving drivers flexible options depending on their route.

Where to Buy

Hungarian e-matrica vignettes can be purchased online through the official portal, at petrol stations, and at border crossing points throughout Hungary.

Official website

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Toll Roads

The e-matrica is required on all motorways (M1, M3, M5, M7 and others) and expressways across Hungary. The tolled network covers approximately 1,600 km. County-level vignettes are also available for regional travel.

Vehicle Categories

Hungary uses vehicle categories for vignette pricing. Passenger cars and motorcycles fall into different categories.

Vignette required

  • Cars — category D1 (passenger vehicle)
  • Motorcycles — category D2
  • Cars with trailer — category U

Exempt

  • Emergency vehicles
  • Military vehicles

Neighbouring Countries

SlovakiaSlovakia
AustriaAustria
SloveniaSlovenia
RomaniaRomania

Fines

Hungary enforces vignette requirements through an extensive camera network on motorways. A reduced fine applies if paid within 30 days.

Fine amount

HUF 60,000–165,000 (~€150–€410); reduced rate if paid within 30 days

Enforcement

Automatic camera system on motorway gantries

Frequently Asked Questions

A county vignette covers toll roads within a single county and is cheaper. A national vignette covers all toll roads across Hungary. If your trip crosses multiple counties, the national option is usually more economical.