Vienna to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Austria→ Hungary
About 240 km through 2 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €29 with a petrol car or €24 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria * | 70 | 1.750 | 4.9 | €8.58 |
| Hungary * | 170 | 1.750 | 11.9 | €20.83 |
| Total | 240 | 16.8 | €29.40 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. * no current price – route average used. .
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Austria: Vignette required on motorways – from €9.60 (1 day). Extra section tolls apply on the Brenner (A13), Tauern (A10), Pyhrn (A9) and Karawanken (A11) routes. 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 Vienna to Budapest?
For about 240 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 17 litres, costing about €29; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €24. One way, at current national average prices.
Do I need a vignette from Vienna to Budapest?
Yes – for Austria, Hungary. 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.