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Warsaw to Budapest by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Poland→ Slovakia→ Hungary
About 700 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €78 with a petrol car or €79 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 410 | 1.456 | 28.7 | €41.79 |
| Slovakia | 210 | 1.785 | 14.7 | €26.24 |
| Hungary | 80 | 1.750 | 5.6 | €9.80 |
| Total | 700 | 49.0 | €77.83 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 2 Nov 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 Warsaw to Budapest?
For about 700 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 49 litres, costing about €78; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €79. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Warsaw and Budapest?
Petrol is cheapest in Poland (€1.456/l) and diesel in Poland (€1.812/l); the most expensive is Slovakia (€1.785/l).
Do I need a vignette from Warsaw to Budapest?
Yes – for Slovakia, 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.