Toll in Sweden

What is a toll (requirement)?

Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. This is known as a toll requirement. But what does that mean? For the use of many motorways and expressways as well as tunnels and bridges, so-called toll fees are charged. The funds collected through tolls are invested, for example, in the road network. This helps ensure a smooth journey on your way to your holiday destination. The primary areas of investment include infrastructure, traffic management, road safety and environmental protection measures.

• Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways

• Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll gantries

• Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce emissions

How is toll collected in Sweden?

In Sweden, there is no general toll for passenger cars and no nationwide toll system. However, toll fees are charged on certain special toll routes. These include several bridges in Sweden. In addition, Sweden charges a city toll in certain cities (Stockholm and Gothenburg).

Special tolls

Special toll routes include the Øresund Bridge, the Sundsvall Bridge, the Motala Bridge and the Skuru Bridge. Since the special toll in Sweden currently applies mainly to bridges, the toll is often referred to as a bridge toll. Payment options vary depending on the bridge.

Øresund Bridge

The Øresund Bridge connects the Swedish city of Malmö with the Danish capital Copenhagen. Payment can be made at the toll station with cash, credit card or a transponder (electronic device with contract). You can also purchase an online ticket for the bridge and avoid stopping at the toll station. In addition, you can purchase a combined ticket if you plan to use both the bridge and a ferry. More information about the combined ticket can be found on the following Øresund Bridge website.

Use the blue lane (self-service) for payment by credit card and the yellow lane (staffed toll station) for payment with cash or credit card. If you travel to Sweden frequently, an annual subscription (ØresundGO) may be worthwhile, as it allows you to use the bridge at a reduced price. As part of the contract, you will receive a transponder that automatically deducts the toll fee. If you have a transponder, you must use the green lane.

Sundsvall Bridge, Motala Bridge and Skuru Bridge

For these bridges, you do not need to pay the toll on site. Instead, the vehicle license plate is automatically recorded, the vehicle owner is identified and an invoice is issued. For foreign vehicles, identification is handled through Epass24. After registering for an Epass24 account, you can pay the toll fees there. The fees are charged year-round and around the clock and apply to passenger cars up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. Motorcycles are exempt from tolls.

City toll: Stockholm and Gothenburg

In these two cities, a city toll is charged on weekdays. The toll applies to motor vehicles up to 14 t gross vehicle weight. Motorcycles, buses and emergency vehicles are exempt from the city toll. The amount of the toll can vary depending on the time of day. In Stockholm, the fee also varies depending on the season. When entering toll zones, the vehicle license plate is automatically recorded. At the end of the month, the vehicle owner receives an invoice by mail. Foreign vehicles are also registered through Epass24. Therefore, make sure to register with Epass24. Be sure to pay the toll fee by the due date to avoid additional charges.

Stockholm

The Stockholm city toll covers the city center and the Essingeleden bypass. Toll stations are marked with the sign “Betalstation”. The city toll is charged from Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:29 p.m. Weekends, public holidays (sometimes the day before a holiday) and the last three weeks of July are toll-free.

Gothenburg

In Gothenburg, the city toll is only charged in parts of the city center. The toll stations are also marked with “Betalstation”. Note that in the Backa area between toll stations 17 and 21, only transit traffic is subject to tolls, while longer stays in this area are not. The city toll is charged from Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:29 p.m. As in Stockholm, no toll is charged on weekends or public holidays (sometimes also the day before a holiday). Unlike Stockholm, the entire month of July is toll-free in Gothenburg.

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FAQ for your trip to Sweden

Is there a general toll requirement for passenger cars in Sweden?

No, Sweden does not have a nationwide motorway or expressway toll for passenger cars. Most roads can be used free of charge. However, toll fees apply to certain bridges and in some cities through the city toll.

Which bridges in Sweden require toll payments?

The most important toll bridges include the Øresund Bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen, as well as the Sundsvall Bridge, the Motala Bridge and the Skuru Bridge. Payment is made either directly at a toll station or afterward via automatic license plate recognition.

How does the automatic toll billing system work in Sweden?

On many toll routes, the license plate of your vehicle is automatically recorded. The vehicle owner is then identified and an invoice is issued. For foreign vehicles, processing is usually handled through the Epass24 service. After registering, you can conveniently pay the fees online.

What is the city toll in Stockholm and Gothenburg?

In the cities of Stockholm and Gothenburg, a so-called city toll is charged. It applies to vehicles up to 14 t gross vehicle weight entering certain urban areas on weekdays. License plates are automatically recorded and the fees are billed to the vehicle owner.

When is the city toll charged in Stockholm and Gothenburg?

The city toll generally applies from Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:29 p.m. No toll is charged on weekends or public holidays. In Stockholm, the city toll is also usually suspended during the last three weeks of July, while in Gothenburg the entire month of July is toll-free.

Are motorcycles exempt from the city toll in Sweden?

Motorcycles are exempt from the city toll in Sweden. However, it is still recommended to check the current regulations before traveling.

How can I recognize toll areas in Swedish cities?

Toll stations in cities such as Stockholm or Gothenburg are marked with the sign “Betalstation”. When passing through these stations, the license plate is automatically recorded, so you do not need to stop or pay on site.