Border crossing Slovenia Croatia
The approximately 670 km long border between Slovenia and Croatia is one of the most important tourist border connections towards Croatia. In total, there are 42 border crossings, with the motorway crossings Gruskovje (SVN) – Macelj (HRV) and Obrežje (SVN) – Bregana (HRV) being among the most important.
Important border crossings
Depending on which holiday region you would like to head to in Croatia, different border crossings may be relevant. For trips to Istria, the crossing at Kaštel is often used. On the way to the Kvarner Gulf, many travellers choose the crossings Rupa, Pasjak, or Jurovski Brod. Those wishing to travel to Dalmatia or the Croatian interior often use Bregana, Macelj, or Dubrava Križovljanska.
Border crossing Gruskovje (SVN) – Macelj (HRV)
The Gruskovje – Macelj border crossing is located approximately 75 km north of Zagreb and is one of the most important border crossings between Slovenia and Croatia. This connection is used especially by travellers heading to Zagreb, Dalmatia, or the Croatian interior. Here, the Slovenian motorway A4 and the Croatian motorway A2 meet directly, forming a fast connection between Maribor and Zagreb. This border crossing is often considered somewhat less congested while still offering a quick connection to Zagreb and the Croatian interior.
Border crossing Rupa (HRV)
Those travelling to Croatia for a beach holiday often use the border crossing at Rupa, since the Croatian motorway A7 leads directly from there towards the coast. On the Slovenian side, the route initially runs along country roads before quickly reaching the A1 motorway towards Ljubljana and Maribor. Rupa is one of the most popular border crossings for trips to the Croatian Kvarner Gulf or to Istria.
If there are significant delays at the Rupa border crossing, which often happens especially during the summer months, the nearby Pasjak border crossing provides a sensible alternative.
Slovenia
The following section provides an overview of whether you need a vignette in Slovenia and which toll sections you should also be aware of.
Vignette requirement (or not?)
If you would like to use Slovenian motorways and expressways during your trip, vehicles under 3.5 t GVW require an electronic vignette, the so-called e-vinjeta. For vehicles with a higher permissible total weight, the vignette requirement does not apply; instead, a distance-based toll is charged. In addition, there are special toll routes where additional fees apply regardless of vehicle weight, for example when using the Karawanken Tunnel. Detailed information on tolls in Slovenia can be found in our guide.
Distance-based toll
If your vehicle exceeds 3.5 t GVW, you will need a DarsGo transponder instead of a vignette to pay the distance-based toll. This is calculated based on the kilometres driven, the number of axles, and the Euro emission class, i.e. the level of pollutant emissions. The Euro emission class is divided into pollutant classes 1 to 6, with pollutant class 1 representing high emissions and pollutant class 6 representing low emissions.
Croatia
The following section provides an overview of whether you need a vignette in Croatia and which toll sections you should be aware of.
Vignette requirement (or not?)
In Croatia, there is no vignette requirement. Instead, a distance-based toll is charged.
Distance-based toll
Since there is no vignette requirement in Croatia, the toll to be paid depends on the kilometres driven on the motorways as well as the respective vehicle class. So, if you are travelling to Croatia by car, you will need to pay the distance-based toll fees. These can be paid at toll stations along the motorways. In some cases, you receive a ticket at the beginning of a toll section, which you must settle when leaving the respective section. Payment is usually possible with cash as well as by credit or debit card. In addition, the toll can also be paid electronically via the Croatian Electronic Toll Collect System (ETC). This requires that the corresponding transponder has been installed in the vehicle beforehand.
Furthermore, the introduction of a digital toll system with an e-vignette or toll box for barrier-free payment is planned for 2026. Further information can be found in our article on tolls in Croatia.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Order your vignette conveniently online. This way, you can use the vignette-required motorways with ease. Information on the sights in Slovenia can also be found in our guide. We wish you a pleasant journey and are happy to assist you with any further questions at any time via email. You are also welcome to use our route planner to plan your trip and get suitable toll products displayed.
