Denmark Toll Roads Complete Guide: Oresund Bridge, Great Belt and Payment 2026
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Denmark Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: Point tolls at two major fixed links (Oresund Bridge and Great Belt Bridge); Distance based toll with a vehicle more that 12 t
Operators: Oresundsbron (Oresund Bridge); Sund and Baelt (Great Belt / Storebaelt); Vejafgifter (Distance-based)
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK); 1 EUR ≈ 7.46 DKK
Technology: BroBizz RFID transponder (both crossings); cash and card at booths
Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Denmark? 2026 Update
If you cross one of Denmark's two major fixed links. The vast majority of Danish roads — including all Danish motorways on the mainland — are completely toll-free. Tolls apply exclusively at the Oresund Bridge (connecting Copenhagen to Malmö, Sweden) and the Great Belt Bridge / Storebaelt (connecting the islands of Fyn and Zealand).
Key Reality: If you are driving only within Jutland (the mainland peninsula) or only on the island of Zealand without using the Oresund or Great Belt crossings, you will pay zero tolls. Most domestic Danish journeys involve at least one of these crossings, making familiarity with the tolls important for everyday travel.
2026 Update: Both the Oresund Bridge and Great Belt Bridge adjusted their tariffs from 1 January 2026, with rate increases in line with the Danish consumer price index. BroBizz discount rates also updated accordingly. Copenhagen has no urban congestion charge; the proposed København congestion scheme remains in political discussion with no confirmed implementation date. Following its exit from the Eurovignette treaty, Denmark operates a mature, national kilometre-based truck toll (Kilometerafgift) managed via the official Vejafgifter. Commercial trucks weighing 12 tonnes or more must pay a digital, distance-based toll covering over 10,900 km of the Danish state and municipal road networks. This toll is calculated via GPS On-Board Units (OBU) or digital tickets based on precise mileage, vehicle weight, and CO₂ emission classes
Denmark Toll Costs: Current Rates
Oresund Bridge — Copenhagen to Malmö (2026)
| Vehicle Type | ØresundGO (DKK) | Online ticket (DKK) | Regular price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car (max 6 meter) | 182 | 465 | 520 |
| Motorcycle | 94 | 235 | 265 |
| Passenger car with trailer (over 15m) | 725 | 1485 | 1655 |
Prices are in DKK per single trip and includes 25% VAT
Great Belt Bridge (Storebaelt) — Fyn to Zealand (2026)
| Vehicle Type | Express price (DKK) | Card and cash price (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car 3-6 m | 205 | 235 |
| Motorcycle | 109 | 125 |
| Bus upto 6 m | 205 | 235 |
You get the express price when you have an active Bizz or license plate agreement at driving times, camper agreement, disability agreement or commuter agreement. You are not entitled to the express price if you pay by credit card or cash. You also will not receive the express price if your Bizz or license plate agreement is not active at the time of the trip
How to Pay Denmark Tolls
1. BroBizz RFID Transponder (recommended for regular users):
- Works at both the Oresund Bridge and the Great Belt Bridge; also accepted in Norway and Sweden at many toll plazas
- A standard BroBizz transponder provides roughly a 13% discount for regular passenger cars
- Available online at brobizz.com or at service points near the crossings
- Account-based; auto-replenishment via linked credit card
2. Credit / Debit Card:
- Visa and Mastercard (chip-and-PIN and contactless) accepted at all toll lanes
- Card payment charges standard rate; no BroBizz discount applies
3. Cash (DKK):
- Accepted at staffed lanes at both crossings
- Change given; euros may be accepted at some staffed booths but DKK is preferred
To calculate toll costs for routes crossing the Oresund Bridge, Great Belt, or into neighbouring countries, use the TollGuru Denmark toll calculator:
Enforcement & Penalties
- Both crossings use barrier gates; vehicles must pay before the barrier raises
- CCTV records all vehicles; non-payment results in a fine notice issued to the registered owner
- BroBizz accounts with insufficient balance default to standard rate billing; repeated failures suspend the account
- Foreign-registered vehicles receive fine notices via European cross-border enforcement
Recent Changes (2026)
- January 2026 CPI adjustment: Both the Oresund Bridge and Great Belt Bridge tariffs increased in line with the Danish CPI from 1 January 2026; BroBizz rates adjusted proportionally
- Copenhagen congestion charge (still in discussion): The proposed congestion charge for the Greater Copenhagen area remained under political negotiation in 2025 and is not yet in effect; the Danish parliament has not passed enabling legislation as of 2026
- Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link: Construction on the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel (Denmark–Germany undersea crossing) continued through 2025; the link is targeted to open in 2029 and will be tolled upon opening
- HGV Euro Vignette (Luxembourg Convention): Denmark officially withdrew from the Eurovignette system. The international agreement no longer covers Danish roads
Planning Your Journey
- Driving from Germany to Copenhagen involves no tolls on Danish mainland motorways (E45, E20) until the Great Belt crossing (~€36 for a car eastbound) and potentially the Oresund Bridge (~€54 onward to Sweden)
- Regular Oresund Bridge commuters save significantly with BroBizz; monthly passes and commuter subscriptions are available for residents of the Oresund region
- Ferries in Denmark are not toll-free or free of charge. While you will successfully bypass the physical bridge toll plaza, you must purchase a commercial ferry ticket instead
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Oresund Bridge toll in 2026?
A passenger car (max 6 m) pays approximately DKK 520 at standard rate, or DKK 182 with a ØresundGO. The toll applies in both directions.
Is the Great Belt toll charged in both directions?
Yes. The Great Belt Bridge toll is charged in both directions — every one-way crossing, whether Fyn→Zealand or Zealand→Fyn, is priced and charged separately at the toll station based on vehicle length and height
Can I use a Swedish Oresund Bridge account in Denmark?
Yes. BroBizz accounts and Oresundsbron accounts work identically from both the Swedish (Malmö) and Danish (Copenhagen) sides. The discount applies regardless of which direction you cross.
Are Danish motorways otherwise free?
Since 1 January 2025, trucks ≥12 tonnes pay a distance-based road toll on much of the Danish road network.
When will the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel toll start?
The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel between Rødby (Denmark) and Puttgarden (Germany) is targeted to open in approximately 2029. It will be tolled upon opening. Final tariff levels had not been published as of early 2026.
Denmark vs. Neighbouring Countries
| Country | System Type | Typical Car Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Point tolls at 2 fixed links | DKK 270–400 per crossing (~€36–€54) | All other roads toll-free |
| Sweden | Congestion charges + some bridge tolls | SEK 11–45/passage in Stockholm | Oresund approach on Swedish side is toll-free |
| Germany | Cars toll-free; HGV distance Maut | €0 for cars | Fehmarn tunnel will add a future crossing toll |
| Norway | Extensive point tolls + urban charges | NOK 10–60+ per plaza | AutoPASS tag provides discounts |
| Finland | Toll-free | €0 | No toll on any public Finnish road |
Official Resources
- Oresundsbron — official Oresund Bridge operator; BroBizz account setup, live traffic information, current tariff tables
- Sund and Baelt — operator of the Great Belt Bridge (Storebaelt) and associated infrastructure; tariffs, BroBizz, and route information
- BroBizz — Scandinavian multi-network transponder; covers Denmark, Sweden, and Norway
- Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) — national road authority; traffic conditions and road network information
