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Cross-border route

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Driving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Austria into Slovakia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Slovakia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the Both format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. The A6/D2 motorway links Vienna with Bratislava, just an hour apart.
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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance
FromAustria
ToSlovakia
IDP in SlovakiaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in SlovakiaEUR
Austria → Slovakia

Crossing the border

The A6/D2 motorway links Vienna with Bratislava, just an hour apart.

Driving rules in Slovakia

  • Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
  • Motorway e-vignette required.
  • Headlights on at all times.
  • Winter tyres mandatory in snow.

What to see when you arrive in Slovakia

  • the old town and castle of Bratislava
  • the High Tatras mountains
  • the Spiš Castle
  • the caves of Slovak Karst
  • the medieval town of Banská Štiavnica

Common questions

01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Austria to Slovakia?
Yes — Slovakia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Slovakia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Austria and Slovakia?
No. Both Austria and Slovakia drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
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