Cracovie to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Pologne→ Slovaquie→ Hongrie
About 400 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about 49 € with a petrol car or 45 € with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pologne | 110 | 1,570 | 7,7 | 12,09 € |
| Slovaquie | 210 | 1,846 | 14,7 | 27,14 € |
| Hongrie | 80 | 1,754 | 5,6 | 9,82 € |
| Total | 400 | 28,0 | 49,05 € |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 12/10/2026) for Pologne, Slovaquie, Hongrie.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Pologne: Most motorways are free; the A1, A2 and A4 toll sections are paid at booths or via the e-TOLL app.
- Slovaquie: Vignette required on motorways – from 8,10 € (1 jour). All prices →
- Hongrie: Vignette required on motorways – from 5.550 Ft (1 jour). All prices →
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Cracovie to Budapest?
For about 400 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 28 litres, costing about 49 €; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about 45 €. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Cracovie and Budapest?
Petrol is cheapest in Pologne (1,570 €/l) and diesel in Pologne (1,795 €/l); the most expensive is Slovaquie (1,846 €/l).
Do I need a vignette from Cracovie to Budapest?
Yes – for Slovaquie, Hongrie. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Vienne → Budapest240 km
- Cracovie → Split1 080 km
- Cracovie → Vienne460 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.