Due to the lack of access to the sea, Slovakia is willingly visited by tourists, especially in winter. The mountainous landscape combined with the developed tourist infrastructure lead to the fact that many Poles spend their winter holidays in this country. Are you going on a summer or winter vacation to Slovakia? If you are planning a trip with your own car, below you will find a collection of useful information.

Map of toll roads in Slovakia

Toll roads and freeways in Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the EU countries where tolls are required on some sections of highways and roads. If the destination of your trip is one of the winter resorts or a city full of attractions, you should take these costs into account when planning your route. Which sections of roads and highways in Slovakia are tolled? Their list is available on the website of the Slovak National Automobile Company (Národna Diaľnična Sočnětí).

Toll freeway sections (marked with the letter “D”) in Slovakia:

  • D1 Bratislava, Vaynory – let. Luka | length 185 km
  • D1 Dubna Skala – Turany 17 km | length 17 km
  • D1 Ivachnova – Bidovtse | length 186 km
  • D2 Brodske (SK/CZ) – Bratislava, Lamač | length 55 km
  • D2 Bratislava, Pechnia – Chunovo (SK/HU) | length 15 km
  • D3 Hrychovske Podgradie – Zhilina, Brodno| length 13 km
  • D3 Chadtsa, Bukov – Skalite (SK/Plat.) | length 21 km
  • D4 Jarovce (SK/AT) – Bratislava, Jarovce | length 2 km
  • D4 Bratislava, Yarovce – Bratislava, Petržalka | length 2.2 km
  • D4 Bratislava, Yarovce – Bratislava, Yug | length 4.3 km
  • D4 Bratislava, South – Ivanka, West | length 15.1 km
  • D4 Bratislava, Racha – Bratislava, Vaynory | length 2 km

Toll sections of expressways (marked with the letter “R”) in Slovakia:

  • R1 Trnava – Ban. Bystrytsia, Kremnych | length 158 km
  • R1A Nitra, West – Nitra, Kinek | length 2 km
  • R2 Lovčica, Trubín – Žiar nad Hronom | length 5 km
  • R2 Zvolen, West – Zvolen, Center | length 3 km
  • R2 Zvolen, Exit – Krivan | length 18 km
  • R4 Kosice, South – Milgost (SK/Hungary) | length 14 km
  • R6 Púchov, South – Dolné Kočkovce | length 1 km
  • R7 Bratislava, Slovnaftska – Bratislava, Yug | length is 6 km
  • R7 Bratislava, South – Golice | length 25.2 km

Are you already in Slovakia and wondering how to recognize if this section is paid? Signs help – there is a characteristic sign with a white car on a blue background before exiting toll roads.

Vignettes in Slovakia

Vignettes are used in Slovakia  . Since December 1, 2015, these are electronic vignettes. You can buy them in several ways:

  • via the online portal Eznamka.sk – also available in Polish,
  • through a mobile application – available for both Android and iOS smartphones,
  • in selected points of Slovakia – a list of them can be found on  this website  .

You will receive confirmation of the purchase of a vignette in paper form only if you buy it at a stationary point.
Learn more about  vignettes in Slovakia

Are you traveling to Slovakia with a car weighing up to 3.5 tons? One vignette is enough for you. You will also have to buy one vignette if you are driving a car with a trailer, and the weight of the road train does not exceed 3.5  tons, the weight of which, together with the weight of the car, exceeds 3 tons.

You may be interested in:  Vignettes in the Czech Republic

Tolls in Slovakia

Although some motorways and roads in Slovakia are tolled, the amount of the toll depends on two factors:

  • type of vehicle – different rates apply for cars and trucks,
  • how long the driver is going to use toll areas.

Tolls are not collected at toll booths (as in Poland) – drivers must purchase a vignette.

Are you planning to travel Slovakia by car?  At the moment, the following vignette fees apply:

  • 10-day vignette – 10 euros,
  • 30-day vignette – 14 euros,
  • 365-day vignette – 50 euros.

More information, in particular: about fines for the absence of a vignette, see the website of the National Automobile Company.

Auto equipment in Slovakia

Before leaving for Slovakia, it is worth checking the contents of the trunk.  In addition to a first-aid kit  , drivers who drive on the roads of Slovakia  are required to have the following equipment in their car  :

  • portable warning triangle,
  • reflective vest – it should be in the glove compartment, not in the trunk,
  • a spare wheel with a jack and a set of wrenches for removing car wheels.

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Slovakia – the most important traffic rules and speed limits

If you are traveling to Slovakia by car, you need to know the local traffic rules. What should be remembered when going to this EU country? Here are the most important rules:

  • drivers are required to use low beam headlights all year round,
  • the alcohol content in the driver’s blood must be 0.00 ppm,
  • Refusal to pass a blood alcohol test is strictly treated – the driver is considered to be in a state of alcohol intoxication,
  • winter tires (minimum tread depth of 3 mm) are mandatory when there is a layer of snow or ice on the roads,
  • children up to 150 cm tall can be transported only in child seats.

Similar to Poland, the maximum speed in Slovakia depends on the type of road. However, the values ​​are slightly different:

  • highway – 130 km/year,
  • outside populated areas – 90 km/h,
  • in populated areas – 50 km/h.

It is worth controlling the speed at which the vehicle moves, both for safety reasons and for financial reasons.  In Slovakia, there are high fines for speeding – up to 800 euros on the spot and up to 1000 euros in court.

Important phone numbers for traveling in Slovakia

Do you drive carefully every day? However, it is a good idea to have a list of emergency numbers in Slovakia with you.

Slovakia emergency phone numbers:

  • 155 – emergency service  ,
  • 158 – police,
  • 159 – city guard,
  • 150 – fire department  ,
  • 18300 – mountain rescue service.

In Slovakia, you can also call 112 – the number of the integrated rescue system.