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Budapest to Prague by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Hungary→ Slovakia→ Czech Republic
About 530 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €66 with a petrol car or €63 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 170 | 1.750 | 11.9 | €20.83 |
| Slovakia | 190 | 1.785 | 13.3 | €23.74 |
| Czech Republic | 170 | 1.765 | 11.9 | €21.00 |
| Total | 530 | 37.1 | €65.57 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 2 Nov 2026) for Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Hungary: Vignette required on motorways – from 5,550 Ft (1 day). All prices →
- Slovakia: Vignette required on motorways – from €8.10 (1 day). All prices →
- Czech Republic: Vignette required on motorways – from 230 Kč (1 day). 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 Budapest to Prague?
For about 530 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 37 litres, costing about €66; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €63. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Budapest and Prague?
Petrol is cheapest in Hungary (€1.750/l) and diesel in Hungary (€1.978/l); the most expensive is Slovakia (€1.785/l).
Do I need a vignette from Budapest to Prague?
Yes – for Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Munich → Prague380 km
- Berlin → Prague350 km
- Dresden → Prague150 km
- Vienna → Prague330 km
- Budapest → Split740 km
- Budapest → Vienna240 km
- Warsaw → Prague640 km
- Vilnius → Prague1,050 km
- Budapest → Zagreb350 km
- Bratislava → Prague330 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.