With a Hungarian highway vignette to Lake Balaton

One of the most popular summer destinations in Hungary is Lake Balaton and its surroundings, which are favored not only by domestic but also by foreign tourists. The easiest way to reach Lake Balaton is by highway, so it is essential to purchase a highway vignette before your trip.

Which highways lead to Lake Balaton?

Lake Balaton is easily accessible from multiple directions thanks to Hungary's well-developed highway network. The simplest route is via the M7 highway, but depending on the country you are coming from, you might travel on different highways based on the border crossing.

From Germany:

• Through Letenye border crossing: M7
• From Hegyeshalom direction: M1, M7

From Slovakia:

• From Somoskőújfalu direction: M3, M31, M0, and M7
• From Balassagyarmat direction: M2 and M7
• From Tornyosnémeti direction: M3 and M7
• From Hegyeshalom direction: M15, M1, M7

From Croatia:

• From Letenye direction: M7

From Austria:

• From Balatonszemes direction: M7

From Romania:

• From Nagylak direction: M5 and M7
• From Nagykereki direction: M3, M0, and M7
• From Gyula border crossing direction: M44, M5, M0, and M7

Hungarian highway vignette types and prices 2024

The highway vignette must be purchased before entering any toll section and can be bought in 4 fee categories: D1, D2, D1m, and U. The D1 category includes passenger cars and their trailers. The D2 category includes trucks, motorhomes, and vehicles designed to carry more than 7 passengers up to 3.5 tons. The D1m category is for motorcycles, and the U category is for trailers and must be purchased if the towing vehicle falls into the D2 category.

Benefits of online highway vignette purchase

The Hungarian highway vignette can be purchased in several places. Besides gas stations and rest areas, it can also be bought online at hungary-vignette.eu, where you can conveniently and quickly purchase the required vignette. Buying a Hungarian vignette online is particularly advantageous, as roads are more crowded during the summer season, and long queues often form at gas stations and rest areas along the highway.

By purchasing the vignette online, you will surely have a valid road usage authorization, as it can be bought for a pre-selected time. Additionally, we will confirm the purchase via email and, if requested, free text message!