Cross-border route
Slovakia Czechia
Slovakia 
CzechiaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Slovakia into Czechia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Czechia 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
FromSlovakia
ToCzechia
IDP in CzechiaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in CzechiaCZK
Slovakia → Czechia
Crossing the border
Slovakia and Czechia 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 Czechia
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Motorway e-vignette required.
- Headlights on at all times.
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
What to see when you arrive in Czechia
- Prague's Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
- Prague Castle
- the spa town of Karlovy Vary
- Český Krumlov
- the Bohemian countryside
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Slovakia to Czechia?
Yes — Czechia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Czechia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Slovakia and Czechia?
No. Both Slovakia and Czechia 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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