Timeline of Key Updates
- October 1, 2023: Initial changes to toll rates based on inflation adjustments.
- January 1, 2024: Implementation of updated toll fees for trucks over 3.5 tonnes, including both infrastructure and externality charges.
- April 1, 2024: New e-toll fees for trucks in Hungary come into effect, combining infrastructure charges with externality charges for pollution and CO2 emissions.
- August 16, 2024: Introduction of a new fine structure for unauthorized road use, including penalties for failing to pay tolls and other violations.
- September 1, 2024: Expansion of the toll road network with new sections added, and the introduction of automatic inflation tracking for infrastructure fees.
Hungary Toll Fees for Trucks in 2024
Starting January 1, 2024, new toll fees will apply to trucks weighing more than 3.5 tonnes. These fees are calculated by combining the Infrastructure Charge with two components of Externality Charges: air and noise pollution, and CO2 emissions.
Both the infrastructure charge and the externality charge will change from January 1, 2024. The specific rates for these charges can be found in the table provided by the National Toll Payment Services in Hungary.
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Hungary Toll-Free Road Sections (Effective January 1, 2024)
Pursuant to the decree effective as of January 1, 2024, the following road sections can be used toll-free:
- Speedway M4: The section between Vecsés and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Motorway M60: The Pécs Southwest bypass section between roads 58 and 5826.
- Motorway M8: Entire stretch.
- Speedway M80: Entire stretch.
- Speedway M9: The section between Main Roads 6 and 51.
- Speedway M9: The Kaposvár bypass section (Main Road 61 sign).
These toll-free sections provide significant cost savings for transport operators and should be considered when planning routes across Hungary.
E-Toll Fees in Hungary 2024 (Effective April 2024)
Starting from April 2024, the e-toll fees for trucks in Hungary will be calculated using the following table. This table combines infrastructure charges with externality charges for air pollution, noise pollution, and CO2 emissions based on the vehicle's classification and the type of road.
The table below displays the toll costs, expressed as Gross (HUF/km). These values represent the total charges per kilometer, including all applicable fees and taxes, measured in Hungarian Forints.
Toll category | Motorway | Main road | Suburban pollution charge | Interurban pollution charge | CO2 Emissions Charge | Environmental classification |
J2: 2 axle | 61,09 | 33,40 | 91,80 | 48,86 | 22,21 | EURO 0 |
62,18 | 31,59 | 19,74 | EURO I | |||
61,69 | 31,09 | EURO II | ||||
47,38 | 23,69 | EURO III | ||||
36,03 | 16,78 | EURO IV | ||||
21,71 | 8,88 | EURO V | ||||
11,35 | 2,47 | EURO VI | ||||
9,87 | 1,48 | 9,87 | Low-emission | |||
0,00 | Zero-emission | |||||
J3: 3 axles | 97,66 | 55,25 | 121,41 | 67,61 | 29,61 | EURO 0 |
77,98 | 41,46 | 25,66 | EURO I | |||
EURO II | ||||||
61,69 | 32,57 | EURO III | ||||
45,40 | 22,21 | 24,68 | EURO IV | |||
27,64 | 13,33 | EURO V | ||||
13,82 | 3,45 | EURO VI | ||||
11,35 | 1,48 | 12,34 | Low-emission | |||
0,00 | Zero-emission | |||||
J4: 4 axles | 151,38 | 94,62 | 137,20 | 77,98 | 38,99 | EURO 0 |
100,68 | 55,77 | 34,05 | EURO I | |||
55,27 | EURO II | |||||
80,44 | 43,92 | EURO III | ||||
58,24 | 29,61 | 33,07 | EURO IV | |||
32,57 | 16,78 | EURO V | ||||
15,30 | 3,95 | EURO VI | ||||
12,34 | 1,48 | 16,78 | Low-emission | |||
0,00 | Zero-emission | |||||
J5: 5 or more axles | 158,50 | 98,43 | 165,33 | 95,74 | 44,91 | EURO 0 |
123,38 | 69,59 | 39,98 | EURO I | |||
122,89 | 68,60 | EURO II | ||||
99,20 | 54,78 | EURO III | ||||
70,08 | 37,01 | 39,48 | EURO IV | |||
37,51 | 18,75 | EURO V | ||||
16,78 | 3,95 | EURO VI | ||||
13,82 | 1,48 | 19,74 | Low-emission | |||
0,00 | Zero-emission |
Disclaimer: The values in this table are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official source: https://toll-charge.hu/en/e-toll/etoll-tolls/toll-rates.
Fine Structure for Unauthorized Road Use (Effective August 16, 2024)
Starting August 16, 2024, Hungary will enforce a new fine structure for unauthorized road use, including penalties for:
- Failure to Pay the Toll Before Starting the Journey
Fines increase based on the time after starting the journey. - Misdeclaration of Vehicle Fee or Environmental Category
Lower fees or incorrect environmental categories will result in fines. - Use of Invalidated On-Board Units
Vehicles using invalidated units at the time of road use will incur fines.
In the HU-GO e-toll system, the National Toll Payment Services (NTPS) Plc. monitors toll compliance using stationary control portals along toll roads and mobile data collection vehicles. Toll control operates 24/7, allowing the system to immediately verify if a vehicle has valid road use authorization.
Unauthorized road use results in an administrative fine, imposed by authorities through roadside inspections or based on objective liability.
According to Government Decree No. 410/2007, the fine for unauthorized road use is determined by the duration of the violation, divided into three time bands. This system allows drivers to correct the issue shortly after detection to avoid a higher fine.
Fines are classified into three categories based on whether further violations occur within 8 hours of the initial detection:
- A moderate fine applies if no further violations occur or if the offense is resolved within 2 hours.
- An average fine applies if the violation is repeated between 2 and 4 hours after detection but not beyond 4 hours.
- A high fine applies if violations continue between 4 and 8 hours after the initial detection.
The table below shows the fines categorized by vehicle type, the nature of the violation, and the relevant time bands.
Vehicle Category | 0-120 minutes after starting the journey | 121-240 minutes after starting the journey | 241-480 minutes after starting the journey |
| Failure to pay the toll before starting to use the road | |||
| J2 | 47,000 Ft | 140,000 Ft | 218,000 Ft |
| J3 | 55,000 Ft | 156,000 Ft | 234,000 Ft |
| J4 | 62,000 Ft | 172,000 Ft | 257,000 Ft |
| J5 | 70,000 Ft | 187,000 Ft | 281,000 Ft |
| Vehicle declared for a lower fee or environmental category | |||
| J2 | 37,000 Ft | 112,000 Ft | 172,000 Ft |
| J3 | 44,000 Ft | 125,000 Ft | 187,000 Ft |
| J4 | 56,000 Ft | 137,000 Ft | 211,000 Ft |
| J5 | 62,000 Ft | 150,000 Ft | 234,000 Ft |
| On-board unit on the register of invalidated equipment | |||
| J2 | 47,000 Ft | 140,000 Ft | 218,000 Ft |
| J3 | 55,000 Ft | 156,000 Ft | 234,000 Ft |
| J4 | 62,000 Ft | 172,000 Ft | 257,000 Ft |
| J5 | 70,000 Ft | 187,000 Ft | 281,000 Ft |
Expansion of Toll Road Sections (Effective September 1, 2024)
From September 1, 2024, new road sections will be added to Hungary’s toll system. The key additions include:
- M6 motorway: Section between Mohács and Lippó (km 191-208, 16.5 km)
- M44 motorway: Section between Szentkirály and Lakitelek (km 24-30, 5.5 km)
- Main road 23: Bypass around Bátonyterenye (km 0-2, 2 km)
- Main road 260: Sajószentpéter–Berente bypass section (km 0-10, 10 km)
- Main road 451: Section between Szentes and Orosháza (km 46-77, 22.5 km)
- Main road 512: Section between the M6 motorway and Kalocsa (km 0-17, 17 km)
Additionally, the toll boundaries of some existing sections will be modified, and technical amendments will enable automatic inflation tracking for infrastructure fees.
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