Cross-border route
Hungary Croatia
Hungary 
CroatiaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Hungary into Croatia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Croatia 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. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromHungary
ToCroatia
IDP in CroatiaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in CroatiaEUR
Hungary → Croatia
Crossing the border
Hungary and Croatia share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Croatia
- Headlights on in winter and in poor visibility.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for drivers under 24.
- Toll motorways along the Adriatic.
What to see when you arrive in Croatia
- the walled old town of Dubrovnik
- the Plitvice Lakes
- Diocletian's Palace in Split
- the islands of the Dalmatian coast
- the Roman arena of Pula
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Hungary to Croatia?
Yes — Croatia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Croatia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Hungary and Croatia?
No. Both Hungary and Croatia drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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