How far is Madrid → Budapest?

It is 2515 km and about 21h 15m of driving; with the stops this plan schedules, count on roughly 32h 2m door to door.

How many stops does Madrid → Budapest need?

The plan sets 12 of them, and the longest stretch it leaves without one is 264 km.

How much does Madrid → Budapest cost?

Charging is about €172 and tolls add €160, so roughly €331 in all — about €6.8 per 100 km of energy.

Are there toll roads on Madrid → Budapest?

Yes, about €160 in total. The most expensive stretch is France, at around €63.

Do I need a vignette for Madrid → Budapest?

Yes, for Slovenia, Hungary. A vignette is bought up front rather than at a barrier, so get it before the border or at the first service area.

Which countries does Madrid → Budapest cross?

7 countries, in this order: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia.

Do I need winter tyres on Madrid → Budapest?

Yes, in 4 of the countries you cross. The earliest season opens on November 1 and the last one closes on April 15, so anything between those dates needs proper tyres.

Are there city access zones on Madrid → Budapest?

Yes, in 3 of the countries you cross. The schemes are city-level and enforced by camera, and most want a sticker or an online registration arranged before you arrive.

Which charging networks does Madrid → Budapest use?

This plan visits 6 of them, led by Electra. One contactless card plus that operator's app covers most of the trip.

How exact are the prices on this page?

They come from the last price refresh for this corridor, recomputed weekly, so treat them as a planning estimate. Plan the same trip in the app and it re-checks every station live.

Madrid → Budapest

Madrid → Budapest by electric car: 2515 km, 12 charging stops. Chargers along the route with power, charge time and cost.

Distance: 2515 km
12 charges
Charge: ≈ €172
Tolls: ≈ €160
Total cost: ≈ €331

Stops

Ayunt. Morata de Jalón — 264 km · ≈ €14
Fiat Lérida CarU 02 — 446 km · ≈ €21
Ayunt. Gurb — 656 km
Electra - Le Boulou - Hôtel Le Neoulous — 854 km · ≈ €15
Electra - Montpellier - Hôtel Campanile — 998 km · ≈ €15
Tesla Supercharger Le Cannet-des-Maures — 1208 km · ≈ €15
Car park Old Town - Sablettes — 1404 km · ≈ €15
COOP CC Le Lampare by Duferco — 1609 km · ≈ €15
[IPlanet] San Martino Buon Albergo — 1815 km · ≈ €15
PETROL A1/E61 Lom Vzhod (Logatec) — 2032 km · ≈ €15
MOL Plugee, Murska Sobota — 2248 km · ≈ €15
Velence M7 II 45k S MOL — 2465 km · ≈ €15

About this route

Madrid → Budapest is 2515 km long and takes about 21h 15m of driving without stops.

Countries along the way: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia.

The plan includes 12 charging stops, placed so the battery never runs low.

Charging for the whole trip costs about €172 and tolls add about €160, so the trip comes to roughly €331.

Some stops on this route publish no price, so this total is an estimate.

Cheapest stop on this route: Ayunt. Gurb, 656 km from the start.

Tolls on this route

Toll roads add about €160 for a standard car.

Charged sections: France — per section, ASF LE PERTHUS → LANCON (Ulys), ESCOTA LA BARQUE → LA TURBIE P/V (Ulys) (≈ €63); Italy — per section, Ventimiglia Confine Di Stato→Trieste Lisert (≈ €63); Slovenia — vignette (≈ €16); Hungary — vignette (≈ €15); Spain — fixed charge, SEITT (≈ €3).

Buy a vignette before you cross into: Slovenia, Hungary.

Charging on this route

Operators the plan stops at: Electra, Endesa, Iberdrola | BP Pulse (ES), eTecnic, Tesla (including non-tesla), Duferco Energie.

A typical stop here runs from 20% to 80% and takes about 45 minutes at the plug.

Most of these start a session with a contactless bank card at the terminal; a few only work through their own app, so install those before you leave.

Winter and city rules on this route

Winter tyres in season: France (November 1 – March 31), Italy (November 15 – April 15), Slovenia (November 15 – March 15), Croatia (November 15 – April 15).

Keep chains in the boot for mountain roads in: Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia.

City access and low-emission zones to check: Spain — ZBE; France — ZFE, Crit’Air; Italy — ZTL, Area B.

Dates and thresholds change every season, and some rules apply only to certain roads — check each country's official source before you leave.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Madrid → Budapest?: It is 2515 km and about 21h 15m of driving; with the stops this plan schedules, count on roughly 32h 2m door to door.
How many stops does Madrid → Budapest need?: The plan sets 12 of them, and the longest stretch it leaves without one is 264 km.
How much does Madrid → Budapest cost?: Charging is about €172 and tolls add €160, so roughly €331 in all — about €6.8 per 100 km of energy.
Are there toll roads on Madrid → Budapest?: Yes, about €160 in total. The most expensive stretch is France, at around €63.
Do I need a vignette for Madrid → Budapest?: Yes, for Slovenia, Hungary. A vignette is bought up front rather than at a barrier, so get it before the border or at the first service area.
Which countries does Madrid → Budapest cross?: 7 countries, in this order: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia.
Do I need winter tyres on Madrid → Budapest?: Yes, in 4 of the countries you cross. The earliest season opens on November 1 and the last one closes on April 15, so anything between those dates needs proper tyres.
Are there city access zones on Madrid → Budapest?: Yes, in 3 of the countries you cross. The schemes are city-level and enforced by camera, and most want a sticker or an online registration arranged before you arrive.
Which charging networks does Madrid → Budapest use?: This plan visits 6 of them, led by Electra. One contactless card plus that operator's app covers most of the trip.
How exact are the prices on this page?: They come from the last price refresh for this corridor, recomputed weekly, so treat them as a planning estimate. Plan the same trip in the app and it re-checks every station live.