E-Vignette Hungary – all information at a glance

The e-vignette for Hungary revolutionizes the way travelers pay tolls on Hungarian roads. Instead of having to deal with physical vignettes and long waits at sales points, drivers can now easily purchase their e-vignette online. This digital solution not only provides greater convenience but also immediate validity: After purchase, the vignette is immediately active upon request and allows direct use of toll roads. You can purchase the e-vignette for Hungary online and receive all the important information on this topic.

The most important things in brief:

• The e-vignette for Hungary is also known as e-Matrica.
• Available with different validity periods.
• Buy now in our online shop.

What is the e-vignette for Hungary?

The Hungarian vignette, also known as e-Matrica, allows for electronic toll collection via the vehicle's license plate. When applying, umlauts in the license plate must be replaced with the corresponding letters. For example, GÖ becomes GO for Göttingen.

We recommend purchasing the e-vignette online before your trip. If you accidentally enter a toll road without a vignette, you have up to 60 minutes after entering the toll road to purchase one. No additional fees apply during this time.

When purchasing the e-vignette, you will receive either a control slip to sign or a confirmation message if you purchased online. It is important to check the receipt for accuracy of all information, especially the license plate number, nationality mark, validity period, and vehicle category. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately. The receipt also contains the name and address of the point of sale, the place and time of purchase, and a unique identification number for authorization. For security reasons, you should keep this receipt for two years to provide evidence in case of future claims.

The toll for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes

Since January 2024, motorhomes with a permissible total weight of over 3.5 tons have been subject to distance-based electronic toll collection under the HU-GO system, similar to buses and trucks. Therefore, purchasing a vignette is no longer necessary.

Toll payments can be made in two different ways: For occasional drivers, it is recommended to purchase a single-trip ticket before the trip, which is available online in our shop, for example. For more frequent trips, however, registration in the HU-GO system is required. This allows toll payments to be made via a credit system that works with an on-board unit (OBU). The OBU can be obtained from authorized toll managers.

Different vehicle classes

The allocation to the appropriate fee category is based on the information in Part 1 of the registration certificate. The following fields are particularly important: field “J” (vehicle class), field “F.1” (permissible total weight) and field “S.1” (number of seats, including driver’s seat).

To be classified in category D1, the entries in field J must indicate type M1, the maximum permissible weight in field F.1 must not exceed 3.5 tonnes, and the maximum number of persons in field S.1 must be 7. Otherwise, a category D2 vignette is required.Older motorhomes registered as special motor vehicles (class 16 or 21 in field J) can also be classified as class M1 (passenger car) and are eligible for the D1 vignette, provided the other criteria are also met.

The costs for the e-vignette in Hungary are divided into different vehicle classes, which we would like to introduce to you in more detail below:

• Class D1M: Motorcycles
• Class D1: Cars up to 3.5 t and up to 7 seats
• Class D2: Motorhomes
• Class B2: Buses
• Class U: Trailers of D2 and B2

Penalties for violating the vignette requirement in Hungary

If you drive on Hungary's motorways and expressways without a valid vignette, you risk a fine due to the existing vignette requirement. For cars, motorcycles, and motorhomes with a permissible total weight of less than 3.5 tons, the fine is currently around €50. For fines, the fine is considerably higher, at approximately €215. If the affected drivers fail to pay within 60 days, the fines are increased. Tolls are collected by the Hungarian Motorway Collection Agency (Hungarian Motorway Collection Agency). Numerous permanently installed cameras are in operation throughout the country to verify the validity of the digital vignette.

FAQ about your digital toll product for Hungary

Questions and answers about your digital toll product for Hungary

What is the Hungarian e-vignette?

The e-vignette is a digital toll payment required for using motorways and expressways in Hungary. It can be purchased online from us and is therefore immediately valid.

Who needs an e-vignette?

All vehicles traveling on Hungarian motorways and expressways require an e-vignette. This includes cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, and trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 tons.

How do I buy an e-vignette?

The e-vignette can be purchased online in our shop or via the official website. Alternatively, vignettes can be purchased at kiosks or gas stations near the motorway.

What do I need to consider when applying?

It's important that data such as the license plate number, nationality symbol, and vehicle category are entered correctly. Umlauts in the license plate number should be replaced with the corresponding letters.

What happens if I drive without a valid vignette?

Anyone driving on toll roads without a valid e-vignette risks a fine. Currently, the fine is approximately €50 for cars and motorcycles and approximately €215 for buses.

How long is the e-vignette valid?

The validity of the e-vignette varies depending on the purchase. It can be purchased for different periods, e.g., 10 days, 1 month, or 1 year.