Vienna to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Austria→ Ungheria
About 240 km through 2 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about 30 € with a petrol car or 29 € with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 70 | 1,865 | 4,9 | 9,14 € |
| Ungheria | 170 | 1,754 | 11,9 | 20,87 € |
| Total | 240 | 16,8 | 30,01 € |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 12/10/2026) for Austria, Ungheria.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Austria: Vignette required on motorways – from 9,60 € (1 giorno). Extra section tolls apply on the Brenner (A13), Tauern (A10), Pyhrn (A9) and Karawanken (A11) routes. 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 Vienna to Budapest?
For about 240 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 17 litres, costing about 30 €; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about 29 €. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Vienna and Budapest?
Petrol is cheapest in Ungheria (1,754 €/l) and diesel in Ungheria (1,942 €/l); the most expensive is Austria (1,865 €/l).
Do I need a vignette from Vienna to Budapest?
Yes – for Austria, Ungheria. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
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Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.