norway-toll

Click on the map to open toll wiki for a country/state

Norway Toll Roads 2026

Norway funds road, tunnel, and bridge infrastructure through a user-pay toll system known locally as bompenger (road money). Unlike most European countries, Norway levies no general motorway vignette — instead, tolls are project-specific and are removed once construction costs are recovered. As of 2026, approximately 190 automated toll stations operate nationwide. All are fully electronic: there are no manual cash booths. Vehicles are identified by ANPR cameras reading licence plates, or by an AutoPASS transponder tag mounted on the windscreen. The system is administered by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) and operated through a network of regional toll companies.

Overview of the Norway Toll System (2026)

Norway's toll network has two main components: urban toll rings (bomringer) around major cities, and project tolls on specific bridges, tunnels, and roads. Toll rings currently operate around Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand, Bodø, Harstad, Grenland, Førde, and Askøy. Project tolls typically apply on coastal tunnel routes and major crossings such as the Hardangerbrua and Svinesund Bridge.

Motorcycles and mopeds are fully exempt at all automated toll stations. Emergency vehicles on duty, public transport buses in regular service, and mobility-impaired drivers holding a valid municipal parking permit (in toll ring areas) may also qualify for exemptions, provided they hold a valid AutoPASS tag and agreement.

AutoPASS – Norway's Electronic Toll System

AutoPASS is the national electronic toll collection system, owned and operated by Statens vegvesen. It uses a DSRC-based 5.8 GHz transponder tag that is registered to a user agreement with a licensed toll service provider (e.g., Flyt, SkyttelPASS, or similar). Key features in 2026:

• 20% discount on all standard toll transactions for vehicles in Rate Group 1 (under 3,500 kg) with a valid tag and agreement.
• Zero-emission vehicles (EVs and hydrogen cars) receive a discount of 30–100% depending on the toll project, with a mandatory tag and agreement required to apply this rate.
• In environmentally differentiated toll rings (Oslo/Akershus and Bergen), EV rates apply automatically; the tag then provides an additional 20% discount on top of the EV rate.
• Commercial vehicles over 3,500 kg are legally required to carry a valid AutoPASS tag and maintain an active agreement before entering Norway. The 2026 penalty for non-compliance is NOK 8,000.
• Foreign vehicles can register via Epass24.com or arrange billing through Euro Parking Collection (EPC), which invoices owners of foreign-registered vehicles.
• AutoPASS tags are also accepted at participating Norwegian ferry crossings, providing a 10% discount; a prepaid AutoPass ferry account unlocks 40–50% discounts.

2026 Toll Rate Tables

Oslo Toll Ring – Fjellinjen Tariffs (Effective 1 January 2026)

Fjellinjen operates 83 toll stations on three rings in Greater Oslo (Inner Ring, Oslo Ring, City Border). Charges apply only on the way into Oslo. The tariffs below are from Fjellinjen's official schedule effective 1 January 2026.

Rate Group 1 – Small Car (≤3,500 kg)	Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid	Diesel	Electric Car	Electric Van (N1)
Off-peak (standard hours)	NOK 38	NOK 42	NOK 21	NOK 0
Rush hour (06:30–09:00 & 15:00–17:00, Mon–Fri excl. July & holidays)	NOK 47	NOK 50	NOK 26	NOK 0

Rate Group 2 – Large Vehicle (>3,500 kg)	Euro 5 and Older	Euro 6	Zero-Emission	Gas
Off-peak	NOK 161	NOK 109	NOK 0	NOK 0
Rush hour	NOK 223	NOK 162	NOK 0	NOK 0

National Rate Range Summary (2026)

Rates vary by toll project, vehicle class, and location. The ranges below reflect the national spread across all urban toll rings and project tolls as of 2026:

Vehicle Category	Description	Typical Urban Rate	Bridge / Project Max	AutoPASS Discount
Rate Group 1 – Petrol/Hybrid	Cars and motorhomes ≤3,500 kg	NOK 10–50	Up to NOK 150	20%
Rate Group 1 – Diesel	Diesel cars ≤3,500 kg (env. differentiated areas)	NOK 13–66	Up to NOK 150	20%
Rate Group 1 – Electric Vehicle	Zero-emission cars (EV / hydrogen)	50% of standard rate	30–100% discount	Tag required
Rate Group 2 – HGV (≥Euro 6)	Heavy goods vehicles >3,500 kg, Euro 6	NOK 20–100	Up to NOK 590	Tag mandatory
Rate Group 2 – HGV (Euro 5 and older)	Older heavy vehicles >3,500 kg	NOK 20–100	Up to NOK 590	Tag mandatory
Motorcycles / Mopeds	All types	Free	Free	N/A

Key Rules: One-Hour Rule and Monthly Cap

Two consumer-protection rules limit toll costs for frequent drivers in Norway:

• One-hour rule: A motorist is charged only once per toll ring within any 60-minute window, regardless of how many stations they pass. Since September 2023, this rule applies at Fjellinjen (Oslo) without requiring an AutoPASS subscription.
• Monthly cap: AutoPASS tag holders benefit from a monthly spending cap per toll ring. In the Oslo ring (Fjellinjen), the cap for passenger cars is NOK 2,000 per month — passages after the cap is reached are free for the rest of that calendar month.

Rush Hour Surcharges

Urban toll rings apply higher rates during weekday rush hours: 06:30–09:00 and 15:00–17:00 (some rings extend to 17:00). Rush hour surcharges do not apply on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, or during the entire month of July. Avoiding peak hours can reduce urban toll costs by up to 50% on some corridors.

Notable Toll Infrastructure (2026)

Facility	Type	Rate Group 1 with AutoPASS	Rate Group 1 without Tag	Notes
Hardangerbrua (Hardanger Bridge)	Suspension bridge, E134	NOK 108	NOK 135	Crosses Eidfjord; Norway's longest bridge (>1,500 m)
Oslo Toll Ring (Fjellinjen)	Urban toll ring, 83 stations	NOK 30–40 (off-peak)	NOK 38–50	Inbound only; monthly cap NOK 2,000
Bergen Toll Ring (Ferde)	Urban toll ring	NOK 13–56 (varies by time)	Full rate	Environmentally differentiated rates apply
Trondheim Toll Ring (Vegamot)	Urban toll ring	NOK 13–45	Full rate	Rush hour pricing applies
Svinesund Bridge (E6, Sweden border)	International bridge	~NOK 35	~NOK 44	Connects Norway and Sweden on E6
E39 Rogfast (under construction)	Undersea tunnel, 26.7 km	TBC on opening	TBC	World's longest and deepest planned road tunnel; opening targeted post-2026

Payment Methods

Norway is fully cashless at all toll stations. Payment works through the following channels:

• AutoPASS tag: Windscreen transponder registered to a toll service provider account; provides 20% discount, one-hour rule, and monthly cap.
• ANPR / licence plate recognition: No tag needed — cameras record the plate and an invoice is mailed to the registered owner. Foreign vehicles not pre-registered are billed through Euro Parking Collection (EPC).
• Epass24.com: Foreign-registered vehicles (no tag) can pre-register a payment card on Epass24.com to manage invoices online and receive notifications.
• Rental vehicle: Rental companies in Norway register their fleets with AutoPASS. Toll charges are transferred to the renter's final invoice, sometimes with an additional administrative fee.

Unpaid invoices escalate to reminder notices with a NOK 300 penalty fee per passage. Persistent non-payment can lead to debt collection action against the vehicle owner's country of registration.

Ferry Tolls and AutoPASS for Ferry

Many Norwegian ferry crossings on national road routes are integrated into the AutoPASS system via AutoPASS for Ferry (autopassferje.no). Discounts depend on how the account is set up:

• Tag only (no prepaid ferry account): 10% discount on vehicle fare.
• Prepaid AutoPASS ferry account: 40–50% discount on vehicle fare (50% for personal, 40% for corporate accounts).
• Cash or card at crossing: full price applies; no discount.

Exemptions (2026)

The following categories are exempt from Norwegian road tolls, provided they hold a valid AutoPASS tag and agreement (except motorcycles, which are automatically exempt at automated stations):

• Motorcycles and mopeds (universal exemption at all automated stations)
• Uniformed emergency response vehicles on active duty
• Public transport buses in regular service
• Mobility-impaired drivers with a valid municipal parking permit (toll rings only)

Note that electric vans (N1 category) are exempt at Fjellinjen (Oslo) as shown in the tariff table above. Rules for other toll rings may vary — check the relevant operator's website for project-specific exemptions.

Calculate Norway Tolls

Use the TollGuru Norway Toll Calculator to estimate toll costs for any route in Norway, including city toll rings, bridges, tunnels, and project-specific tolls, for cars, trucks, EVs, and all vehicle types.

Calculate Norway Tolls

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an AutoPASS tag to drive in Norway?
No. All toll stations use ANPR cameras to record licence plates, and foreign vehicles without a tag are invoiced automatically via Euro Parking Collection or Epass24. However, driving without a tag means paying the highest applicable rate and receiving mailed invoices with possible delays. A tag saves 20% and provides the monthly cap benefit.

Are electric vehicles exempt from Norway tolls in 2026?
Not fully. Since 2023, the blanket EV exemption has been progressively reduced. Most toll rings now charge EVs at 50% of the standard petrol rate. In Oslo (Fjellinjen), electric cars pay NOK 21 off-peak (vs NOK 38 for petrol); electric vans (N1) remain exempt. EVs must have a valid AutoPASS tag and agreement to receive the reduced rate; without one, they are billed at the full standard rate.

What is the penalty for a missed toll in Norway?
If a passage is not paid (no tag, no pre-registration, and invoice ignored), a reminder is issued with a NOK 300 surcharge per passage. Persistent non-payment can result in debt collection through the vehicle owner's home country via European vehicle register sharing agreements.

How do tolls work for rental cars in Norway?
Most Norwegian rental companies register their fleets with AutoPASS. Tolls are recorded automatically and charged to the renter's credit card, usually in the final bill or as a separate invoice, sometimes with a small administrative handling fee. Confirm the rental company's toll policy before travel.

Does Norway have a motorway vignette?
No. Norway has no vignette system. Toll charges are project-specific and location-based, not a national permit. Most Norwegian motorways outside urban areas and toll project zones are free to drive.

What is the one-hour rule?
With or without an AutoPASS tag, drivers passing multiple toll stations within the same toll ring in a 60-minute window are charged only once. Since September 2023, no subscription is required to benefit from this rule at Fjellinjen (Oslo).

Neighbouring Countries

Norway shares land and sea borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia, and is closely linked to Denmark by ferry. Each has a distinct toll or road-charge regime.

Country	Toll System	Key Feature
Sweden	Congestion tax (Stockholm, Gothenburg) + Svinesund Bridge	Time-of-day congestion pricing; Öresund Bridge to Denmark
Denmark	Bridge tolls only (Storebælt, Øresund)	No general motorway toll; key crossing to Scandinavia
Finland	Toll-free motorways	All roads funded by fuel tax and vehicle registration fees; no tolls
Russia	Platon (trucks >12t) + designated toll highways	Dual toll system; GNSS-based Platon covers 51,000 km federal highways

Official Resources

• AutoPASS – Norwegian Toll Collection System – official portal for tag agreements, rates, discounts, and exemptions
• Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration) – national roads authority, vehicle registration, and heavy vehicle tag requirements
• Fjellinjen – Oslo toll ring operator; tariffs, station maps, and monthly cap information
• AutoPASS for Ferry (autopassferje.no) – ferry route discounts and prepaid ferry accounts
• Epass24 – registration and invoice management for foreign-registered vehicles

Help Keep Norway Toll Information Accurate

Norway's toll rates and project statuses change regularly as construction costs are recovered and new projects open. If you notice outdated rates or missing toll projects, please report the issue or join our contributor community.

Report Issue Join Contributors