Cross-border route
Slovenia Croatia
Slovenia 
CroatiaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Slovenia 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. The A2/A3 motorway crosses at Bregana toward Ljubljana and Zagreb.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromSlovenia
ToCroatia
IDP in CroatiaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in CroatiaEUR
Slovenia → Croatia
Crossing the border
The A2/A3 motorway crosses at Bregana toward Ljubljana and Zagreb.
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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia and Croatia?
No. Both Slovenia 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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