Cross-border route
Ukraine Poland
Ukraine 
PolandDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Ukraine into Poland, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Poland 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 main crossing is at Korczowa–Krakovets on the A4/M10 toward Lviv.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromUkraine
ToPoland
IDP in PolandRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in PolandPLN
Ukraine → Poland
Crossing the border
The main crossing is at Korczowa–Krakovets on the A4/M10 toward Lviv.
Driving rules in Poland
- Headlights on day and night, all year.
- 0.02% alcohol limit.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
- Electronic tolls (e-TOLL) on expressways.
What to see when you arrive in Poland
- the old town of Kraków and Wawel Castle
- the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
- the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Warsaw's reconstructed Old Town
- the Tatra Mountains around Zakopane
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Ukraine to Poland?
Yes — Poland requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Poland recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Ukraine and Poland?
No. Both Ukraine and Poland 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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