Route · Greece · ~2050 km
Road charges Warsaw → Thessaloniki
The overland route to Greece runs through Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria (vignettes), and in Greece itself there is a per-section motorway toll. An alternative is the ferry from Italy (Ancona/Bari) to Patras.
Trip summary
- Distance
- ~2050 km
- Countries with charges
- 5
- Road charges from
- ~€51
Updated: July 2026
What you need on this route
Slovakia
Vignette (time-based charge)
Hungary
Vignette (time-based charge)
Romania
Vignette (time-based charge)
Bulgaria
Vignette (time-based charge)
Greece
Per-section toll
Driving to Greece: the practical guide
Two ways to drive to Greece
The all-EU route goes through Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, entering Greece at Promachonas near Thessaloniki - no non-EU border queues, but four vignettes on the way. The route through Serbia and North Macedonia (Belgrade, Nis, Skopje) is shorter on paper and uses gate tolls instead of vignettes, but you cross the EU border four times in a round trip and in August those queues can cost you half a day each way.
Vignettes on the all-EU route
- •Slovakia - short transit, 1-day e-vignette for 45 zł,
- •Hungary - 10-day country vignette, 99 zł (monthly 159 zł if you return after day 10),
- •Romania - 10-day rovinieta for 26 zł, valid on ordinary roads too,
- •Bulgaria - transit both ways fits two weekend e-vignettes at 29 zł each, or take the 30-day one for 79 zł and stop thinking about dates,
- •Greece itself has no vignette - motorways charge per section at toll gates (Thessaloniki-Athens is roughly 25-30 EUR one way).
Watch out on the way
Romania and Bulgaria enforce vignettes by camera on regular roads, so buy each one before crossing that border. On the Serbian variant keep a card ready for the gates and check border waiting times before you commit - the difference between variants is usually decided at the border, not on the road.
Distance and time
Warsaw to Thessaloniki is about 1,900 km and 20-22 hours of driving; Krakow is roughly 250 km closer. Nearly everyone sleeps once on the way - Sibiu, Bucharest or Sofia work well on the EU route, Belgrade or Nis on the Serbian one.
Frequently asked questions about this route
Do I need a vignette to drive to Greece?
No. Greece does not sell vignettes - motorways are paid by toll, charged for the sections you actually drive, at toll gates. You do need vignettes on the way: Slovakia (from 45 zł), Hungary (from 79 zł), Romania (from 26 zł) and Bulgaria (from 29 zł).
How much are the road charges on the Warsaw - Thessaloniki route?
The full set of official charges on this route starts from about 219 zł (vignettes and tolls for the transit countries). We calculate the exact amount from your departure date and chosen route variant - you pay the official operator price plus a transparent Roadence service fee, with no hidden costs.
Which vignettes do you need when driving to Greece?
On this route vignettes are required in: Slovakia (from 45 zł), Hungary (from 79 zł), Romania (from 26 zł) and Bulgaria (from 29 zł). Each is tied to your registration number, so you enter it once at checkout and we buy the whole set for your chosen period.
Is there a toll on the route to Greece?
Yes. A toll is charged for the motorway sections you actually drive in: Greece. There is no single flat amount, so we calculate it from the distance in each country and show an estimate before you buy. Roadence pays the actual toll on your behalf.
What is the penalty for missing a vignette in Slovakia?
Mandat do 300 EUR. That is why it pays to have the vignette from the first motorway kilometre - we buy it in advance and assign it to your registration so it is valid when you enter.
From when is the vignette valid after purchase?
Electronic vignettes bought through Roadence are valid from the start date you choose (usually straight away). We send confirmations with your registration number by email, normally within a few hours - in good time before your trip. Travelling today? Email kontakt@roadence.com and we will prioritise it.