Tolls in Hungary
What should you watch for when driving in Hungary?
Toll section
Tolling system
Hungary uses a toll system for its motorways and main roads, which varies based on vehicle type and weigh.
Roads
The toll network includes most motorways and main roads, with some exceptions like ring roads around larger cities.
Vehicles
Vehicles up to 3.5 tons: These vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, need to purchase an e-vignette. The e-vignettes are available for different durations 10-Day Vignette, 1 Month or Annual
Vehicles over 3.5 tons: These vehicles, such as trucks and buses, use the HU-GO electronic toll system, which charges based on the distance traveled, the number of axles, and the vehicle’s emission class. The system requires the use of an On-Board Unit (OBU) or the purchase of route tickets for specific journeys.
On-board unit
The usage of an On-Board Unit (OBU) is mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 tons in Hungary.
Customers can can use the HU-GO Box, which calculates tolls based on the distance traveled, the number of axles, and the vehicle’s emission class or an EETS OBU from Shell. Following devices can be used:
Toll4Europe, Telepass K1, Telepass SAT, Axxes B'Moov
Categories of users
Registration required
Payment methods
Shell EETS One Box solution (multiple country usage):
Customers can use an EETS One Box solution from Shell to pay the tolls in Hungary and multiple other European countries.
Vignettes are available at various points of sale, including petrol stations and border crossings
Rebates
Not applicable
Tunnels and bridges
Not applicable
Invoicing and VAT
Customers receive a single fiscal invoice from Shell for fuel and tolls. Standard VAT rates apply. VAT can be recovered through Shell’s partner FastVAT and Vrio.
Further information
For more details on the vignette, including latest tariffs and distribution points, visit the HU-GO webpage.
For more information on the EETS One box solution from Shell or the registration process, please contact our service team by using the 'Request a Callback' feature or visit our website
https://www.shell.com/business-customers/shell-commercial-road-transport/partnership
Other services section
VAT recovery
VAT recovery services offered by our partner FastVAT and Vrio:
VAT Refund
Easily get refunds for VAT and excise duties paid abroad. Through our partners, we handle the entire process in 25 European countries for you.
Fast Refund: In 25 countries, you can reclaim certain taxes within just 14 days of the invoice date (valid only for Shell Card invoices).
Standard Refund: For invoices from other countries, you will receive the taxes as a credit to your Shell Card account once the tax authority has transferred them to our partner.
Excise Duty Refund: This is possible for diesel purchases in Belgium, France, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, and Hungary.
Invoices not settled via the Shell Card can also be submitted. VAT from these invoices will be refunded to you within a month at the latest.
Ferries
Your Shell Card offers you access to the services of Transcamion, the major ferry agency, and P&O Ferries.
Transcamion: offers more than 800 ferry connections on over 400 routes in and around Europe. For more information and to make a booking visit the Transcamion Webpage https://www.transcamion.com/shell.htm
P&O Ferries: You can use your Shell Card for payment for the route Calais (FR) - Dover (UK). For further details visit https://www.poferries.com/en
Breakdown assistance and fines
Breakdown assistance and fine payment services
In partnership with 24/7 ASSISTANCE, we assist our customers – stuck due to breakdown or to a fine – to sort out the issue and go on the road again. Drivers need to call one single number wherever they are in Europe and they get assistance in their own language.
Breakdown services are available for vehicles more than 3.5t
Fine payment services can be used for any vehicle type
Services are available 24/7, 365 days per year
Emergency phone numbers:
Toll free number for Shell customers: 00 800 38 76 74 35
Local number for Shell customers: +49 7333 803 3986
For more details please contact our Service Team
Truck wash
TRUCK WASHING AND TANK CLEANING
In cooperation with our partner TRAVIS Road Services, Shell Card customers can pay for truck wash at hundreds of locations in Europe. In addition to the indoor and outdoor washing of truck, professional tank cleaning for chemicals, food and bulk materials is also available.
Visit for the up to date map of locations.
You can pay the washing with your Shell Card - no activation is required. You can also book the service lot in advance - after creating a free account linked to your Shell Card.
Parking (former; Further services)
PARKING
In cooperation with our partner TRAVIS Road Services, Shell Card customers can access secure truck parking at hundreds of locations in Europe.
Visit for the up to date map of locations.
You can pay the parking with your Shell Card - no activation is required. You can also book the parking lot in advance - after creating a free account linked to your Shell Card.