London – Budapest by car: tolls, vignettes and costs
The usual route from London to Budapest runs via United Kingdom → France → Switzerland → Austria → Hungary and is about 1,700 km long.
Calculate the exact cost of this trip
The calculator adds up fuel, tolls, vignettes, tunnels, bridges and low-emission zones for a car, motorhome, motorcycle, coach or truck.
Vignettes on the way
- CH Switzerland · bazg.admin.ch ↗from CHF 40.00 (1 year)
- A Austria · shop.asfinag.at ↗from €9.60 (1 day)
- H Hungary · ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu ↗from HUF 5,550 (1 day)
Distance-based tolls
In France you pay tolls per section driven.
Speed limits and alcohol on the way
| Motorway | Alcohol | |
|---|---|---|
| UK United Kingdom | 70 mph | 0,8 ‰ |
| F France | 130 km/h | 0,5 ‰ |
| CH Switzerland | 120 km/h | 0,5 ‰ |
| A Austria | 130 km/h | 0,5 ‰ |
| H Hungary | 130 km/h | 0,0 ‰ |
FAQ
Which vignettes do I need from London to Budapest?
Vignettes on the way: Switzerland (from CHF 40.00), Austria (from €9.60), Hungary (from HUF 5,550).
Do I pay tolls between London and Budapest?
In France you pay tolls per section driven.
How far is it from London to Budapest?
About 1,700 km via United Kingdom → France → Switzerland → Austria → Hungary; with breaks, allow a good 18 hours of driving.