Route · Slovenia · ~1150 km
Road charges Warsaw → Ljubljana
The route to the Adriatic and the Julian Alps runs through Czechia and Austria - each of these countries and Slovenia requires a vignette.
Trip summary
- Distance
- ~1150 km
- Countries with charges
- 3
- Road charges from
- ~€43
Updated: July 2026
What you need on this route
Czechia
Vignette (time-based charge)
Austria
Vignette + toll
Slovenia
Vignette (time-based charge)
Driving to Slovenia: the practical guide
Which way to drive?
You drive the same corridor as to Croatia: Czechia (Brno), Austria (Vienna or Graz), then across the Karawanks or via Spielfeld into Slovenia - Maribor and on to Ljubljana or the coast at Koper and Piran. Warsaw-Ljubljana is about 1,100 km, Krakow-Ljubljana about 850 km.
What you pay on the way
- •Czechia - 1-day e-vignette for 52 zł (10-day if you return later),
- •Austria - 10-day vignette for 69 zł; the Karawanks tunnel charges an extra toll,
- •Slovenia - weekly e-vignette for 85 zł; staying two weeks or more? The monthly one for 169 zł beats buying two weeklies,
Watch out
The Slovenian e-vignette is checked by camera and required on the entire motorway network - including the short stretch to the coast. For a two-week seaside holiday count the dates: the weekly vignette covers 7 days from the start date you pick, so a 14-day stay usually needs the monthly.
Distance and time
Warsaw-Ljubljana is about 10-11 hours, Krakow around 8. Lake Bled adds only 40 minutes from Ljubljana; the coast at Koper is another hour. Vienna or Graz make the natural overnight stop.
Frequently asked questions about this route
Do I need a vignette to drive to Slovenia?
Yes. Slovenia requires a vignette on motorways and expressways, including foreign-registered cars. It is electronic and tied to your plate.
How much are the road charges on the Warsaw - Ljubljana route?
The full set of official charges on this route starts from about 186 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 Slovenia?
On this route vignettes are required in: Czechia (from 52 zł), Austria (from 49 zł) and Slovenia (from 85 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 Slovenia?
Yes. A toll is charged for the motorway sections you actually drive in: Austria. 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 Czechia?
Mandat do 20 000 CZK. 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.