Cracovia to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Polonia→ Slovacchia→ Ungheria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polonia | 110 | 1,570 | 7,7 | 12,09 € |
| Slovacchia | 210 | 1,846 | 14,7 | 27,14 € |
| Ungheria | 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 Polonia, Slovacchia, Ungheria.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Polonia: Most motorways are free; the A1, A2 and A4 toll sections are paid at booths or via the e-TOLL app.
- Slovacchia: Vignette required on motorways – from 8,10 € (1 giorno). All prices →
- Ungheria: Vignette required on motorways – from 5.550 Ft (1 giorno). 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 Cracovia 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 Cracovia and Budapest?
Petrol is cheapest in Polonia (1,570 €/l) and diesel in Polonia (1,795 €/l); the most expensive is Slovacchia (1,846 €/l).
Do I need a vignette from Cracovia to Budapest?
Yes – for Slovacchia, Ungheria. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Vienna → Budapest240 km
- Cracovia → Spalato1.080 km
- Cracovia → Vienna460 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.