Sweden Toll Roads Complete Guide: Congestion Tax, Oresund Bridge and Payment 2026
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Sweden Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: Congestion Tax (Trängselskatt) + Oresund Bridge toll + select infrastructure charges
Operators: Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), Øresundsbro Konsortiet
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Coverage: Stockholm inner city, Gothenburg bypass corridors, Oresund Bridge, E6 Svinesund Bridge
Technology: ANPR cameras (automatic number plate recognition), no transponder required
Do I Need a Transponder for Sweden? 2026 Update
No — Sweden's congestion tax system requires no transponder or pre-registration. Cameras at toll points automatically read your number plate and Transportstyrelsen issues a monthly invoice to the registered vehicle owner. There are no toll booths and no on-the-spot payment.
Key Reality: Most of Sweden's national road network is toll-free. Charges apply only in Stockholm's inner-city cordon, Gothenburg's bypass zone, and on two cross-border bridges (Oresund and Svinesund). Drivers from outside Sweden will not automatically receive an invoice — foreign-registered vehicles must pay via Transportstyrelsen's online portal or face debt collection.
2026 Update: Sweden's congestion tax rates were last revised upward in 2020 following a government decision to fund public transport expansion. Further rate increases tied to the Stockholm Infrastructure Agreement remain under parliamentary review in 2026. The Oresund Bridge toll continues to adjust annually in line with inflation indexation.
Sweden Toll Costs: Current Rates
Sweden operates three distinct charging zones. Rates below reflect the 2026 schedule in force from January 1, 2026.
Stockholm Congestion Tax — Trängselskatt (2026)
Charges apply Monday–Friday (public holidays excepted) each time a vehicle passes a control point on the Stockholm inner-city cordon. The daily maximum is SEK 135 per vehicle. No charge applies on weekends, public holidays, or in July.
| Time of Day (Weekdays) | Charge per Passage (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–06:00 | 0 SEK | No charge |
| 06:00–06:30 | 15 SEK | Low peak |
| 06:30–07:00 | 30 SEK | Rising peak |
| 07:00–08:30 | 45 SEK | Morning peak (highest) |
| 08:30–09:00 | 30 SEK | Declining peak |
Gothenburg Congestion Tax (2026)
Gothenburg uses a similar time-of-day model covering the E6 bypass corridor and city-centre entry points. The daily maximum is SEK 60 per vehicle. No charge applies on weekends, public holidays, or in July.
| Time of Day (Weekdays) | Charge per Passage (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–06:00 | 0 SEK | No charge |
| 06:00–06:30 | 9 SEK | Low peak |
| 06:30–07:00 | 16 SEK | Rising peak |
| 07:00–08:00 | 22 SEK | Morning peak (highest) |
| 08:00–08:30 | 16 SEK | Shoulder peak |
E6 Svinesund Bridge (Sweden–Norway Border)
The Svinesund Bridge on the E6 between Strömstad (Sweden) and Halden (Norway) has been toll-free since the construction loan was repaid in 2009. No charges currently apply. The E6 within Sweden itself carries no national highway toll.
To calculate congestion tax and bridge toll costs for all vehicle types on Swedish roads, use the TollGuru Sweden toll calculator:
How to Pay Sweden Tolls
Payment method depends on which charge applies — congestion tax is invoiced automatically, while the Oresund Bridge charges at point of crossing.
1. Congestion Tax (Stockholm and Gothenburg) — Automatic Invoice:
- Swedish-registered vehicles: Monthly invoice sent automatically to registered owner via Transportstyrelsen; pay online, by bank transfer, or at a bank
- Foreign-registered vehicles: The Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) partners with an official processing company called EPASS24. EPASS24 identifies the foreign vehicle owner, automatically issues a monthly paper or electronic invoice, and collects the payment. Pre-registering an account on EPASS24 is completely optional but recommended for tracking
- Rental cars: The rental company is invoiced and typically passes the charge to the renter, often with an administration fee
- No transponder, account, or pre-payment is needed — the system is purely plate-based
2. Oresund Bridge — Toll Plaza at Kastrup (Copenhagen side):
- BroPas transponder: The "BroPas" brand has been officially replaced by ØresundGO. Transponders are no longer strictly required, as the contract now su
- Credit/debit card: Accepted at all lanes, no pre-registration needed
- Cash: Cash payment is still accepted in the dedicated yellow lanes, which are staffed 24 hours a day
- ØresundGO can be purchased and managed online at Oresundsbron
3. Exempt Vehicles (Congestion Tax):
- Emergency vehicles, buses over 14 tonnes, military vehicles, diplomatic vehicles, and taxis (until 2025 taxi exemption phase-out)
- Plug-in electric vehicles (BEVs) lost their full congestion tax exemption in 2009 and now pay the same rates as combustion vehicles
- Vehicles registered in other EU countries are not automatically exempt
Enforcement and Penalties
Sweden's congestion tax is a legal tax, not a private charge — non-payment carries the same consequences as unpaid taxes.
- Late payment surcharge: Initial late fee is SEK 300. The additional SEK 500 charge is only tacked on later if that reminder goes ignored.
- Debt enforcement: Unpaid congestion tax is forwarded to Kronofogden (Swedish Enforcement Authority) for collection, which can result in wage garnishment or asset seizure
- Foreign vehicles: Sweden has bilateral enforcement agreements with several EU countries enabling cross-border debt collection for unpaid congestion tax
- Oresund Bridge non-payment: Unpaid tolls are pursued by Øresundsbro Konsortiet through Danish and Swedish court processes; vehicles may be blacklisted from the ØresundGO discount scheme
- Camera enforcement: Every control point uses high-resolution ANPR with near-100% read accuracy; there is no practical way to avoid detection
Recent Changes (2026)
Congestion Tax:
- EV exemption fully removed: Battery electric vehicles now pay standard congestion tax rates in both Stockholm and Gothenburg following the 2009 phase-out
- Taxi exemption ended 2025: Taxis are no longer exempt from Stockholm congestion tax; Gothenburg taxi exemption also ceased
- Parliamentary review ongoing: The Swedish government is assessing a further rate increase for Stockholm as part of a broader infrastructure financing package; no new rates confirmed for 2026 as of this writing
Oresund Bridge:
- Annual inflation-indexed rate adjustment applied January 2026; standard car rate approximately DKK 430 (up from DKK 415 in 2024)
- ØresundGO frequent-user discounts maintained at existing tier structure
- Cash payment and card payment
Digital Infrastructure:
- Transportstyrelsen's online foreign vehicle payment portal has been updated for improved English-language support and streamlined card payment
- New Oresund Bridge app (iOS/Android) launched 2025 for ØresundGO account management and crossing receipts
Planning Your Journey
Cost Estimates for Common Journeys:
- Daily Stockholm commute crossing the cordon twice during peak hours: up to SEK 70 per day (two passages at 35 SEK), capped at SEK 135/day
- Single one-way Oresund Bridge crossing by car: approximately DKK 430 (SEK ~615) standard; DKK ~248 (SEK ~355) with ØresundGO frequent-user account
- A week of daily Stockholm peak commuting: SEK 350–675 depending on number of daily cordon crossings
Tips to Minimise Charges:
- Travel to or from Stockholm before 06:00 or after 18:30 on weekdays to avoid all congestion charges
- Plan Stockholm trips on weekends, public holidays, or during July — no charges apply on those days
- Use the E4 around Stockholm's outer ring road (Yttre tvärleden / E4 bypass) to avoid the city cordon if travelling through rather than into Stockholm
- Gothenburg's daily cap of SEK 60 makes it significantly cheaper than Stockholm for intensive urban driving
Toll-Free Alternatives:
- Virtually all national highways and motorways outside Stockholm and Gothenburg are toll-free in Sweden
- The E4, E6, E18, E20, and E22 trunk roads carry no highway tolls outside congestion zones
- Travel to Norway via the E10 or E14 avoids the (toll-free) Svinesund crossing entirely if preferred
Frequently Asked Questions
Do foreign visitors pay Sweden's congestion tax?
Yes. Foreign-registered vehicles driving through Stockholm or Gothenburg congestion zones on weekdays are subject to the same congestion tax as Swedish vehicles. EPASS24 retrieves the owner information linked to the foreign license plate and automatically issues a paper or electronic monthly invoice to your home address abroad
Is my electric vehicle exempt from Sweden's congestion tax?
No longer. The full exemption for battery electric vehicles was phased out in 2009. As of 2026, all EVs — including plug-in hybrids — pay the standard congestion tax rates in both Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Do I pay a congestion charge when just passing through Stockholm?
Yes, if you pass a camera control point on the cordon, a charge applies regardless of destination. Drivers transiting Stockholm can use the E4 outer bypass (Yttre tvärleden) to avoid the inner cordon entirely.
Is there a maximum daily charge for the Stockholm congestion tax?
Yes. The daily cap is SEK 135 for Stockholm and SEK 60 for Gothenburg. Once that amount is reached, no further charges accrue for the same vehicle on the same calendar day.
Can I pay the Oresund Bridge toll with cash?
Cash payments are fully staffed by attendants and kept open 24 hours a day. They accept cash in Euros (EUR), Danish Kroner (DKK), and Swedish Kronor (SEK).
Does my rental car company handle the congestion tax?
Usually yes, but at a cost. Most major Swedish rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, etc.) register as the liable party with Transportstyrelsen and pass congestion charges on to the renter, often adding an administration fee of SEK 50–150 per day or per invoice. Check your rental agreement before driving into Stockholm or Gothenburg.
Are Swedish motorways (motorvägar) tolled?
No. Sweden's motorway network — the E4, E6, E10, E14, E18, E20, E22, and all other national roads — is completely toll-free outside designated congestion zones. There is no vignette, no highway sticker, and no per-kilometre motorway charge.
Sweden vs. Neighbouring Countries
| Country | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Congestion tax (urban) + bridge tolls | SEK 0–135/day in cities | Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oresund Bridge only |
| Norway | Urban toll rings + road tolls | NOK 10–70 per passage | Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger rings + national roads |
| Denmark | Bridge tolls only (no national toll) | DKK 215–430 per bridge crossing | Oresund Bridge, Great Belt Bridge |
| Finland | No tolls (toll-free network) | Free | All national roads toll-free |
| Germany | HGV toll (cars toll-free on Autobahn) | EUR 0 for cars; EUR 0.12–0.25/km for trucks | All federal motorways (HGV only) |
| Estonia | Vignette (planned) | Currently toll-free for cars | National road network |
Official Resources
- Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) — congestion tax invoices, foreign vehicle payment portal, exemption information
- Øresundsbro Konsortiet — Oresund Bridge — toll rates, ØresundGO account registration, crossing receipts
- Nasjonal vegdatabank / Vegvesen — E6 Svinesund border crossing road information
