Kraków to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Poland→ Slovakia→ Hungary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 110 | 1.570 | 7.7 | €12.09 |
| Slovakia | 210 | 1.846 | 14.7 | €27.14 |
| Hungary | 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 21 Sep 2026) for Poland, Slovakia, Hungary.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Poland: Most motorways are free; the A1, A2 and A4 toll sections are paid at booths or via the e-TOLL app.
- Slovakia: Vignette required on motorways – from €8.10 (1 day). All prices →
- Hungary: Vignette required on motorways – from 5,550 Ft (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 Kraków 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 Kraków and Budapest?
Petrol is cheapest in Poland (€1.570/l) and diesel in Poland (€1.795/l); the most expensive is Slovakia (€1.846/l).
Do I need a vignette from Kraków to Budapest?
Yes – for Slovakia, Hungary. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Vienna → Budapest240 km
- Kraków → Split1,080 km
- Kraków → Vienna460 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.