Cross-border route
Hungary Serbia
Hungary 
SerbiaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Hungary into Serbia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Serbia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. The M5/A1 motorway crosses at Horgoš toward Subotica and Belgrade.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromHungary
ToSerbia
IDP in SerbiaRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in SerbiaRSD
Hungary → Serbia
Crossing the border
The M5/A1 motorway crosses at Horgoš toward Subotica and Belgrade.
Driving rules in Serbia
- Headlights on at all times.
- Reflective vest, triangle and spare bulbs required.
- 0.03% alcohol limit.
- Toll motorways on main corridors.
What to see when you arrive in Serbia
- the Belgrade Fortress and Skadarlija quarter
- the Drvengrad village
- the monasteries of Studenica and Žiča
- the Đerdap (Iron Gates) gorge
- Novi Sad and Petrovaradin Fortress
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Hungary to Serbia?
Yes — Serbia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Serbia recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Hungary and Serbia?
No. Both Hungary and Serbia 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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