Cross-border route
Hungary Slovenia
Hungary 
SloveniaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Hungary into Slovenia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Slovenia 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
ToSlovenia
IDP in SloveniaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in SloveniaEUR
Hungary → Slovenia
Crossing the border
Hungary and Slovenia 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 Slovenia
- Motorway e-vignette required.
- Headlights on at all times.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for new/professional drivers.
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
What to see when you arrive in Slovenia
- Lake Bled and its island church
- the Postojna Cave
- the old centre of Ljubljana
- the Julian Alps and Triglav
- the Predjama Castle
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Hungary to Slovenia?
Yes — Slovenia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Slovenia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Hungary and Slovenia?
No. Both Hungary and Slovenia 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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