Hungary Border Crossing Points
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Beregsurany II — Bors II
Beregsurany — Bors
Bors II — Beregsurany II
Bors — Beregsurany
Borș 2 — Nagykereki
Borș — Ártánd
Cenad — Kishtyn
Cluj — Urziceni
Csanádpalota — Nădlac 2
Dolina (Hungary) — Valea lui Mihai
Ghermely — Turnu
Kishtyn (Hungary) — Sacuieni
Kishtyn — Cenad
Letavertes II — Nadlac II
Letavertes — Nadlac
Nadlac II — Letavertes II
Nadlac — Letavertes
Nagykereki — Borș 2
Nagylak — Nădlac 1
Nădlac 1 — Nagylak
Nădlac 2 — Csanádpalota
Petea — Beregsurany
Sacuieni — Kishtyn (Hungary)
Salonta (Hungary) — Salonta
Salonta — Salonta (Hungary)
Turnu — Ghermely
Urziceni — Cluj
Valea lui Mihai — Dolina (Hungary)
Varsand (Hungary) — Varsand
Varsand — Varsand (Hungary)
Ártánd — Borș
Truck Traffic Bans
Truck bans in Hungary and neighboring countries
International Trains
Direct train connections between Ukraine and Hungary. Track train delays in real-time.
Kyiv — Budapest
Mukachevo — Budapest
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Moldova 
Belarus 
Lithuania 
Latvia 
Estonia 
Slovenia 
Bulgaria 
Turkey 
North Macedonia 
Croatia 
Bosnia and Herzegovina 
Germany 
Greece 
Italy 
Albania 
Montenegro 
Kosovo
EES System Active
From 8 November 2025, EES operates at all Ukraine crossing points. Biometric registration required on first entry.
From 8 November 2025, EES operates at all Ukraine crossing points. Biometric registration required on first entry.
Hungary and the Schengen Area
Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area and the EU. Citizens of 60+ countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This rule applies to the entire Schengen Area.
Required Documents
- Biometric passport (mandatory for Ukrainian citizens)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure date
- Proof of accommodation and travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
EES System (from 8 November 2025)
- Biometric data registration (fingerprints and photo)
- Children under 12 — photo only, no fingerprints
- Passport stamps replaced with digital records
- System automatically tracks 90-day limit
Border with Ukraine (External EU Border)
The border with Ukraine is an external EU border. EES system active from 8 November 2025.
Main Road Crossings
- Zahony — Chop — main crossing, busiest, 24/7, EES active
- Beregsurany — Luzhanka — 24/7, EES active
- Nagyhodos — Velyka Palad — 24/7, EES active
- Tiszabecs — Vylok — 24/7, EES active
- Lonya — Dzvinkove — 24/7, EES active
- Barabash — Kosyno — 24/7, EES active
Crossing Tips
- Ukrainian citizens need biometric passport (no visa required)
- First entry — allow extra 5–10 minutes for EES registration
- Carry hotel booking, insurance and proof of funds
Border with Austria (Temporary Controls)
Austria extended temporary border controls at the Hungarian border until 15 December 2025.
What to Expect
- Selective checks at fixed checkpoints
- Mobile patrols on roads up to 30 km inside Austrian territory
- Delays: up to 45 minutes at peak times
Main Crossings
- Hegyeshalom — Nickelsdorf — main road crossing
- Kopcseny — Angern — rail crossing
Border with Romania (External Border)
EES system being gradually implemented from December 2025.
- Nagylak — Nadlac — main road crossing
- Mehkerek — Gyula — secondary crossing
- Full border control applies
Border with Serbia (External Border)
EES system being gradually implemented. Border fence (4 metres high) present.
- Roszke — Kelebija — main crossing
- Tompa — Backi Monostor — main crossing
- Entry only through official crossing points
Internal Schengen Borders (No Checks)
No passport checks at borders with Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia.
With Slovakia
Multiple crossings without controls. Valid passport or ID still required.
With Slovenia
Multiple crossings without controls.
With Croatia
Multiple crossings without controls.
Airports
- Budapest (BUD) — main airport, EES active from 18 November 2025
Practical Tips
- Ukraine border: Expect EES registration (5–10 minutes on first entry)
- Austria border: Selective controls until 15 December 2025, avoid evening peaks
- 90-day limit: Strictly observe, EES automatically tracks
- Documents: Keep biometric passport, insurance and booking printed and on phone
- E-matrica: Electronic vignette required for motorways. View vignette prices. More info at the Portal for Drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, an electronic vignette (e-matrica) is required for motorways and expressways in Hungary. Purchase online at ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu or at petrol stations. View vignette prices.
For Ukrainian citizens with biometric passports, no visa is required for short stays (up to 90 days within 180 days). You need a valid passport and proof of purpose of visit.
There are 5 car border crossings on the Ukraine-Hungary border: Chop — Zahony, Tysa — Tiszabecs, Kosyno — Barabash, Vylok — Tiszapank, and Dzvinkove — Lonya.
The busiest crossing is Chop — Zahony. Alternatives with shorter queues include Tysa — Tiszabecs and Kosyno — Barabash.
The shortest queues are observed early morning (5:00-8:00) and late evening (21:00-00:00). Avoid weekends and holidays when queues are longest.
Yes, Chop — Zahony operates 24/7. Other crossings have limited hours that should be checked in advance.
Yes, some crossings (e.g., Dzvinkove — Lonya) allow pedestrian crossing. Check the operating hours of the specific crossing before your trip.