Toll Norway

Why do you have to pay toll charges?

Most countries in Europe charge tolls. There is a so-called toll obligation. But what does that mean? Toll amounts are charged for the use of certain routes such as motorways, tunnels, and bridges. The money raised through tolls is invested in the road network, enabling you to have a smooth journey on your way to your holiday. The primary areas for investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.

• Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways

• Traffic safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll bridges

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

How is the toll collected?

In Norway there is no vignette requirement. The toll is charged on certain routes (e.g. country roads), bridges, and tunnels. Although a toll is often due on motorway sections in other European countries, there is no general motorway toll in Norway.

In addition, a toll may also be charged for remote private roads. There is usually a small shelter or a metal box with forms as a marker. This form is filled in by you with your name, vehicle registration number, and date, and placed on the dashboard. In some cases, however, payment is also made online.

Norway also has a so-called city toll. This city toll covers several cities and metropolitan areas such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, or Bodø.

City toll

The city toll is charged all year round and can vary in price depending on the city, day of the week, and time of day. The city toll is collected at various toll stations in the cities. A city toll applies to the following cities:

• Ålesund

• Askøy

• Bergen

• Bodø

• Førde

• Grenland

• Harstad

• Haugesund

• Kristiansand

• Nedre Glomma

• Nord-Jæren

• Oslo/Bærum

• Tromsø

• Trondheim

The toll charges for the city toll are collected by the various toll stations within the cities. Payment of the toll is then made in the same way as for the other toll routes.

Regulations and vehicle classes

Regulations

In Norway, vehicles are divided into different classes, which accordingly affect the amount of the toll. The following regulations determine the classification into vehicle classes:

• Motorcycles: exempt from the toll obligation.

• Combinations (vehicle with trailer): the weight of the towing vehicle is decisive

• Motorhomes: motorhomes under 3.5 t gross vehicle weight are classified in vehicle class 1. Motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight correspond to vehicle class 2, but can benefit from the cheaper vehicle class 1 by purchasing and registering an AutoPASS chip.

Vehicle classes

The following vehicle classes exist in Norway:

• Class 1: motor vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight and all motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight of vehicle class M1 with a valid AutoPASS contract. Important: for combinations, the weight of the towing vehicle is decisive.

• Class 2: commercial vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight and motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight without an AutoPASS contract

Paying the toll

Invoice and Epass24

The toll charges for the various routes are collected by more than 300 toll stations. These toll stations can be recognised by blue signs with a camera symbol and "Kr" (Norwegian kroner) and automatically capture your vehicle registration number, so that an invoice for the use of the route can be sent to you. Payment of the toll on site is not possible.

If you do not want to receive the invoice by post, you can register your foreign vehicle online with Epass24 before your trip. This way you will receive the invoices for your toll routes directly by email, can view due dates, and make payments. You can also set up a direct debit account so that the invoice amount is automatically deducted from your credit card. Another advantage: the additional fee for determining the vehicle is waived.

Paying the city toll

If you want to enter a city subject to a city toll, the 1-hour rule also applies. This means that only one toll journey per hour is charged and must be paid in an area with several toll stations.

Paying for toll bridges

When you pass one of the toll bridges (toll-liable bridges), your vehicle is automatically registered via number plate recognition. The toll is billed by your foreign vehicle's Epass24 account. You will receive an invoice by post. You can also register your vehicle in advance.

Contract with a transponder

If you are staying in Norway for a longer period and, for example, planning a road trip through the country, then a contract with the AutoPASS chip could also be worthwhile for you. The AutoPASS chip is a transponder (transmitter device) that is attached to the windscreen and enables cashless deduction of toll charges. Payment is made either by invoice or credit card. Advantage: the toll charges are usually reduced by 20%. There is also often a monthly fee cap. In addition, electric and hydrogen vehicles with a contract are charged reduced tolls. In Scandinavia, the transponders are also approved for paying for bridges and ferries.

Notes for vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight

Motorhomes that weigh over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (vehicle class M1) and are used privately do not need to have a transponder/AutoPass chip. However, the transponder can also be worthwhile for a private motorhome, since the cheaper rates, as for light vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, then apply. Commercially used vehicles with a weight over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight are required to have a transponder installed. You can conclude the contract with a transponder with an issuing company or directly with AutoPASS through the Norwegian company Fremtind.

Please note: Motorhomes that you have rented count as commercially used vehicles and must have a transponder if their weight exceeds 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. If no transponder has been installed, an AutoPASS contract must be concluded.

Special case: rental cars

If you would like to book a rental car for your trip, you should ask your provider whether a transponder (also called "brikke") is present in the vehicle. The billing of domestic vehicles is usually carried out via AutoPASS or directly through the toll company.

If your rental car does not have a Norwegian licence plate and no transponder has been installed, you should register with Epass24. This way, the invoice will be sent directly to you, and possible fees for forwarding the invoice (from the rental car company) can be avoided. Please note: for rental cars over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, an AutoPass contract is mandatory.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

We wish you a good trip and an unforgettable travel adventure. Feel free to use our route planner for your planning. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.