Slovak Toll Roads – Sections & Lengths

D1 – The Main Motorway in Slovakia

The D1 is considered the main motorway in Slovakia. This is not only because of its length — currently around 400 kilometres — but also because of the key Slovak cities it connects.

The motorway begins in the capital city, Bratislava, runs through Trnava, Prešov, and Košice, and ends in the municipality of Záhor. With Bratislava located in the west and Záhor in the east, the D1 practically stretches across the entire country, making it the backbone of Slovakia’s motorway network.

Two important junctions are also located on the D1:

• The connection with the D2, which leads towards the Czech Republic and Hungary.
• The connection with the D3, which links to northern Slovakia and onward to Poland.

D2 – From the Czech Republic to Hungary

The D2 motorway begins in Brodské, at the border crossing with the Czech Republic. From there, it passes through Malacky and continues south to Bratislava, where it connects with the D1, Slovakia’s main motorway. The D2 then extends further south to the town of Čunovo, close to the border crossings with both Hungary and Austria.

Because of its route, the D2 is especially important for international travellers. It provides a direct link for those driving from Prague to Budapest via Bratislava, connecting the capitals of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

D3 – Linking Slovakia with Poland

While the D2 motorway connects Slovakia with the Czech Republic and Hungary, the D3 provides an important link to Poland. It begins in the municipality of Hričovské Podhradie, passes through the industrial city of Žilina, and continues north to Skalité, a town located near the border triangle of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.

At around 66 kilometres, the D3 is significantly shorter than other Slovak motorways. However, it plays a key role as a cross-border transit route, making it vital for both local traffic and international trade between Slovakia and its northern neighbour.

D4 – The Ring Around the Capital

The D4 motorway is unique compared to other Slovak motorways because of its route. Often referred to as the ring road of Bratislava, it circles around the capital and connects important entry points.

The road runs from Jarovce, near the Austrian border, to Devínska Nová Ves, a district in the northwest of Bratislava. Because of its position, travellers heading into Bratislava often find the D4 difficult to avoid, which means that in most cases a valid vignette for Slovakia is required to use it.

Several longer sections of the D4 are still under development or in the planning stage, but once completed, it will further reduce congestion in the capital and improve international connections.