Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Vignette in Hungary Vignette in Hungary
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Lois Pryce, schoolkids in Algeria

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo of Lois Pryce, UK
and schoolkids in Algeria



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 28 Jul 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hessen, Germany
Posts: 187
Vignette in Hungary
Hi,

Went through Hungary today (Slovakia - Romania) and noticed something some of the non-motorways require vignette - on the 46 (green sign) there was a wan which checked vignette's.

At the border I was told it wasn't needed to have a vignette to pass Hungary on B roads, well there are B-roads, and then there are B-roads

Casper
__________________
www.exilepixel.com
www.c-note.dk
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 28 Jul 2011
Vaufi's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Munich, the beer capital
Posts: 1,063
Thx mate, that's new indeed. 4 years ago the vignette was only necessary for the motorways....
__________________
Only when we pause to wonder
do we go beyond the limits of our little lives.
(Rod McKuen)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 28 Jul 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hessen, Germany
Posts: 187
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vaufi View Post
Thx mate, that's new indeed. 4 years ago the vignette was only necessary for the motorways....
Still is, but it could look like they have redefined motorways. Better double check at the border, and hope they speak a language which you understand.



Casper
__________________
www.exilepixel.com
www.c-note.dk
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 29 Jul 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 3
Hey there,

Went through Hungary a couple of weeks ago, they don't make it obvious where to buy the vignette or what it specifically covers. It was €8 for four days (the minimum time they'll sell one for) on the bike, not sure what that equates to in Hungarian fl.

Gibs
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 29 Jul 2011
Milimut1's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Stoney Kincardineshire
Posts: 126
Last year on our travels Hungary was the country where there seemed to be very little information on the vignette or where to buy one, we were sent from the kiosk inside a shop at the border (where they were selling them to car drivers) to a booth outside where we got 2 different vignette's both costing the same and a receipt to show any police officer - very odd.
It was the country I was most uneasy and pleased to leave but only due to the odd way the vignette was handled not the country itself.
__________________
Only dead fish go with the flow
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 29 Jul 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 34
Quote:
Originally Posted by Milimut1 View Post
Last year on our travels Hungary was the country where there seemed to be very little information on the vignette or where to buy one, we were sent from the kiosk inside a shop at the border (where they were selling them to car drivers) to a booth outside where we got 2 different vignette's both costing the same and a receipt to show any police officer - very odd.
It was the country I was most uneasy and pleased to leave but only due to the odd way the vignette was handled not the country itself.
My partner and I were in Hungary in June this year and we both totally agree. Very uneasy, the feel of the country, the atmosphere.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 28 Aug 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Posts: 182
I've just ridden through Hungary: Balaton, Lake Szelid and a wonderful little camp site near to Moralohom (ask at the Tourist Info centre). The ride to the camp was along a great track with deep sand. It's now my favourite country in Europe. Friendly, and beautiful countryside. We rode on all types of road, with no vignette. Some of the roads had signs saying that a vignette is needed - but only for trucks. This is very clearly signposted. It's a very relaxed place, with hardly any police. Total contrast to Romania, which is a complete nightmare.

Read more and see photos here.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 29 Aug 2011
lhelmich's Avatar
Gold Member
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 4
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roboyobo View Post
I've just ridden through Hungary: Balaton, Lake Szelid and a wonderful little camp site near to Moralohom (ask at the Tourist Info centre). The ride to the camp was along a great track with deep sand. It's now my favourite country in Europe. Friendly, and beautiful countryside. We rode on all types of road, with no vignette. Some of the roads had signs saying that a vignette is needed - but only for trucks. This is very clearly signposted. It's a very relaxed place, with hardly any police. Total contrast to Romania, which is a complete nightmare.

Read more and see photos here.
Today, 29 August 2011 I rode Bratislava - Austria - Hungry - Austria and return. Just had to cut through Hungry on the 84 for 20 - 30 kms(?) A4 to 84 and then 84 back to A4. Had to get the vignette at the Hungry border, 7.5 EUR for 4 days, minimum they sold. They only give you a receipt, no sticker. An expensive 30 km's, but better then paying the fine if stopped I guess.
__________________
Don't ask the question, if you can't accept an answer
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Motorway Vignette to be introduced in Slovenia Donmanolo Europe 5 7 Sep 2011 16:28
Bulgaria vignette? stumuxlow Trip Paperwork 14 21 Aug 2011 20:30
Need help in Mezőkövesd, Hungary existent80 Europe 1 23 Aug 2010 09:48
Hungary and back. r1150gs Europe 4 15 Feb 2009 12:49
"around the Hungary" dablyk Europe 0 24 May 2004 15:11

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:11.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top