If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to Hungary by your own car, you need to familiarise yourself with the rules for drivers in the country in advance. Find out more about border crossing, necessary documents, convenient routes from Ukraine to Hungary and the main provisions of the traffic code

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Travelling abroad in your own car requires preparation. To avoid unpleasant situations, it is worth finding a convenient route in advance and getting to know the basic rules of the country. Read more about crossing the Ukraine-Hungary border, checkpoints, traffic rules, and everything a driver needs to know before travelling.

Documents for travelling to Hungary from Ukraine

You can cross the Ukraine-Hungary border by your own car on the basis of the following documents:

● international passport;
● national driver's licence containing the expiry date;

● vehicle registration certificate;
● the identification mark of Ukraine on the vehicle;
● a valid Green Card insurance policy.

Important! Only vehicles with Ukrainian state-issued licence plates can successfully cross the border with Hungary. Individual number plates are valid only on the territory of Ukraine.

Green Card: travelling to Hungary

Remember that all vehicles with Ukrainian registration are required to have a valid Green Card insurance policy when entering Hungary.

The Green Card is a mandatory international motor third party liability insurance policy that covers the costs of compensation for damage to life, health and property of third parties caused by road accidents in Hungary and other member states of the international Green Card agreement. Failure to have this insurance is subject to fines.

It is also worth remembering that in the event of an accident abroad, a driver who does not have a Green Card for a car risks spending tens of thousands of euros on car repairs and compensation for damages.

It is better to buy insurance online, as it is quick and easy. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer. Packages are available for different periods from 15 days to 1 year for cars and trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters. It should be borne in mind that the insurance starts the day after the registration, so we recommend that you read the terms and conditions in advance and purchase a Green Card.

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Ukraine-Hungary border crossing points

Ukrainians driving their own cars can cross the border with Hungary at the following checkpoints:

● Chop (Tisa) - Záhony. It is located in Zakarpattia region on the border line and operates around the clock. The distance to Budapest is 313 km.

● Dzvinkove - Lonya. Located in the Zakarpattia region, 1070 metres from the border, open from 07:00 to 18:00 CET. The distance to Budapest is 327 km.

● Kosyno-Barabash. Located in the Zakarpattia region, 100 metres from the border, open from 07:00 to 19:00 CET. The distance to Budapest is 364 km.

● Luzhanka - Beregsurany. Located in the Zakarpattia region on the border, it is open around the clock. The distance to Budapest is 310 km.

● Vylok - Tiszabecs. Located in the Transcarpathian region on the border line, it operates around the clock. The distance to Budapest is 341 km.

You can find the current waiting time at the border here.

How long does it take to get from Ukrainian cities to the border with Hungary by car?

● From Kyiv:

The nearest checkpoint: Luzhanka - Beregsurany.

Distance: 808 km.

Travel time: 10 hours and 31 minutes.

● From Lviv:

The nearest checkpoint: Luzhanka - Beregsurany.

Distance: 267 km.

Travelling time: 4 hours and 19 minutes.

● From Odesa:

The nearest checkpoint: Vylok - Tisabech.

Distance: 1,008 km.

Travel time: 13 hours and 25 minutes.

● From Dnipro:

The nearest checkpoint: Vylok - Tisabech.

Distance: 1,156 km.

Travel time: 15 hours 49 minutes.

● From Chernivtsi:

The nearest checkpoint: Vylok - Tisabech.

Distance: 370 km.

Travel time: 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Toll roads in Hungary

To drive on Hungary's toll roads, you need to purchase a vignette. Its cost varies depending on the type of vehicle and the validity period.

Upon entering a toll road section, drivers have 60 minutes to purchase a vignette or exit the road section (for example, if they entered by accident).

The cost of a vignette in Hungary

● For one day - HUF 5,150 (UAH 575.18);

● for 10 days - HUF 6,400 (UAH 714.79);

● for a month - 10,360 forints (1,157.07 UAH);

● for a year - 57,260 forints (UAH 6,395.15).

Please note! Prices are for cars up to 3.5 tonnes and up to 7 people.

You can buy a vignette at special terminals, retail stores and petrol stations or at the border.

You can also buy the vignette online and check the current prices here.

Toll road map in Hungary

Traffic rules in Hungary

● Dipped headlights are switched on all year round, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.
● The maximum blood alcohol level is 0.0 ppm.
● Talking on the phone while driving is strictly prohibited.
● All passengers, including children, must wear seat belts (for children shorter than 150 cm, a child seat or booster is required).
● Mandatory vehicle equipment: first aid kit, emergency stop sign, reflective vest.
● Windscreen and front side windows tinted no more than 75% and 70% respectively.
● Speed limit: 50 km/h in settlements, 90 km/h on roads outside settlements, 110 km/h on highways and motorways, 130 km/h on motorways, motorways and motorways.

Petrol price in Hungary

As of 1 August 2024, the following fuel prices were set in Hungary:

● Petrol 95 - 609 HUF per litre (UAH 72.37);
● Diesel - HUF 616 per litre (UAH 68.61).

Just a reminder. If you plan to travel by car with your child, you should take this very responsibly. Find out how to cross the border by car with a child and what rules apply to the carriage of children in Europe here.

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