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After many, many trips to Scandinavia, I still hadn’t taken the Øresund Bridge, the famous bridge that links Denmark and Sweden, notably between the cities of Copenhagen and Malmö.
It’s iconic, super photogenic, and much more than a bridge, much more than a road, it’s a 16 km architectural feat. On the Swedish side, it’s a bridge, but halfway across, you tunnel under the Øresund and arrive on the Danish side (7.8 km of bridge + 4 km of artificial island + 4 km of tunnel).
I must confess that I hadn’t prepared this passage at all, and it was only when I got to the entrance to the bridge that I thought to myself “what the hell, how do you pay for it anyway, and how much is it?” a bit like the dozens of mini-tolls I’ve passed through in Norway and Sweden, I hadn’t asked myself the question at all.
Between the stinging tariffs, the electronic toll badges, the ferry right next door and the Danish bridges to cross if you’re coming from Germany, you can quickly get lost. Especially when it comes to payments and prices.
So, on the way home, to find out whether I’d been a sucker or paid the normal price, I went through it all and here’s all the information on this bridge. How much it costs, subscriptions, badges, alternatives. Let’s get started!
READ FIRST: choose the right option in 30 seconds
Before you hit the road, choose your formula based on the number of crossings you’ll be making. This is THE decision that can save you up to 50%:
- 1 one-way ticket → online ticket: €56 (instead of €63, saving €7)
- Buy your ticket at oresundsbron.com/tickets
- Subscribe to our newsletter to unlock the -10% discount
- Green route, plate reading, no stopping
- 1 return ticket → ØresundGO + cancellation afterwards: 99€ (instead of 126€, saving 27€)
- Subscribe at oresundsbron.com/private/oresundgo (370 DKK / ~50€/year)
- Price per crossing: 182 DKK (~24.50€) – ~60% discount
- Bonus: up to 5 different vehicles on the same contract
- ⚠️ Cancel after your trip via “My Account” if you’re not coming back
- 2 return trips → ØresundGO all year round: €148 (instead of €252, saving €104)
- 3 return flights → ØresundGO all year round: 197€ (instead of 378€, saving 181€)
- The more you cross, the more you save. Ideal for multi-stop road-trips Copenhagen-Malmö-Lund-Bornholm.
⚠️ Already have an EasyGo badge (Brobizz, AutoPass, SkyttelPASS, Fremtind…)? You do NOT automatically benefit from the discount. You need to link your badge to an ØresundGO contract. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay the standard fare (see my case study below).
But with these badges, you can pass through without stopping, and it will show up on your monthly bill.
Why take the Øresund Bridge?
The bridge is the choice of total freedom.
- Speed: in 15-20 minutes of driving, you change countries. No boarding, no timetables.
- The experience: riding between sky and sea on this structure is a visual slap in the face, especially at sunset.
- Direct: if you’re coming from central Copenhagen or Kastrup airport, this is the shortest route to Malmö, Stockholm and beyond.
- Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: only exceptional storms (wind > 25 m/s) can force closure, and that happens very rarely.
The Match: Bridge vs Ferry vs Train
There are three options depending on your travel profile.
| Criteria | Bridge (Øresundsbron) | Ferry (Øresundslinjen) | Train (Öresundståg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | Copenhagen ↔ Malmö | Helsingør ↔ Helsingborg | Copenhagen ↔ Malmö |
| Duration | ~15 min drive | ~20 min crossing | ~35 min |
| Flexibility | 24h/24 | Departures every 15-20 min | Every 20 min during the day |
| Car price (without subscription) | 470 DKK (~63€) | 40 to 80€ depending on season | – |
| Price car (ØresundGO) | 182 DKK (~24,50€) | – | – |
| Pedestrian/bicycle price | Not allowed | ~6-9€ | ~13€ |
| Break/rest | Stay behind the wheel | Coffee break, legs stretched | Total comfort |
My verdict:
- Take the bridge if you’re in a hurry, if you want the architectural experience, or if you’re coming from the south (airport, central Copenhagen). Coming from the north of Malmö, taking the bridge cost me 30 minutes less than the boat, as the timetable coincided, but as I’d taken the ferry on the outward journey, I wanted to take the bridge on the return.
- Take the ferry if you’re coming from the north of Sjælland (Hamlet, Kronborg…) or if you need a real break after hours on the road. Basically, take the ferry if you’re coming from further north than Malmö and you know the ferry timetable.
- Take the train if you’re traveling without a car: it’s the best option, fast and economical.
2026 Tariffs by vehicle type
Here is the complete updated price list (valid from January 1, 2026). Don’t forget the OresungGO subscription fee of 370DKK per year.
| Vehicle | Standard rate | Online rate (-10%*) | With ØresundGO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 240 DKK (~32€) | 215 DKK (~29€) | 94 DKK (~12,60€) |
| Car < 6 m | 470 DKK (~63€) | 420 DKK (~56€) | 182 DKK (~24,50€) |
| Car + trailer max 15m / van / camper 6-10 m / minibus | 940 DKK (~126€) | 840 DKK (~113€) | 364 DKK (~49€) |
| Car + trailer > 15m / motorhome > 10m / van > 9m | 1 655 DKK (~222€) | 1 485 DKK (~199€) | 725 DKK (~97€) |
*10% discount on online ticket requires subscription to Øresundsbron newsletter
️ All about ØresundGO (ex-BroPas)
ØresundGO replaced BroPas in 2023. It’s THE subscription to know, and it works on a simple principle:
- You pay 370 DKK (~50€) per year
- You benefit from the reduced fare of 182 DKK (~24.50€) per crossing, with no limit.
- The subscription pays for itself after 2 crossings per year
- Up to 5 different vehicles can benefit from the same contract during the year (perfect for families or if you change vehicles)
- Valid for cars, motorcycles, vans, camper vans and minibuses
The concrete calculation
For a round trip Copenhagen-Malmö :
- Without pass: 2 × €63 = €126
- Subscription: €50 + 2 × €24.50 = €99
- Economy: €27 from the first trip
And if you make 4 crossings (an extended weekend exploring Malmö and then Lund, for example):
- Without pass: 4 × €63 = €252
- Subscription: €50 + 4 × €24.50 = €148
- Savings: €104
How it works
- Create an account on oresundsbron.com
- Register your license plate (or link an existing EasyGo badge)
- You cross the green lane: cameras → plate recognition → monthly invoice
- No need to have a badge: plate reading is enough
Which option should you choose according to your profile?
That’s the practical question. Here’s the decision chart according to your situation:
Case n°1: I’m travelling once (one-way)
The best option = online ticket with newsletter registration.
| Option | Price | For whom? |
|---|---|---|
| Online ticket + newsletter (-10%) | 420 DKK (~€56) | The best option: green lane, no queues |
| ØresundPAY (plate reading without subscription) | 470 DKK (~€63) | If you forget your online ticket |
| Payment by card at the toll booth | 470 DKK (~€63) | Emergency solution |
| ❌ ØresundGO | 50€ + 24,50€ = 74,50€ | Not cost-effective for a single trip |
How it works:
- Go to oresundsbron.com/tickets before your trip
- Sign up for the newsletter to unlock the -10% (otherwise the online fare remains 470 DKK)
- Buy your ticket, register your license plate
- On the big day, you’re on the greenway: read your car, don’t stop!
Case 2: I make a round trip
ØresundGO becomes a winner again, even for a single visit:
| Option | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ØresundGO (cancelled later) | 50€ + 2 × 24,50€ | 99€ |
| 2 online tickets (newsletter) | 2 × 56€ | 112€ |
| 2 box office payments | 2 × 63€ | 126€ |
ØresundGO savings on 1 return ticket: 13€ vs online ticket, 27€ vs box office.
Case 3: several return trips in a year (vacations + weekends)
This is where you enter ØresundGO territory, where you’re guarded all year round – or even ØresundCOMMUTER+ if you make more than 16 crossings. Massive profitability.
In a nutshell
- One-way ticket → Online ticket + newsletter(~€56)
- Round trip → ØresundGO subscribed before + cancelled after(~99€ each way)
- Several round trips → ØresundGO kept all year round
Brobizz, AutoPass, SkyttelPASS, ePass24 badges: untangling the bag of knots
It’s THE question that comes up all the time: “I’ve already got a toll tag for Norway, does it work on the Øresund?”
Short answer: YES, but with one important nuance.
The EasyGo network
The Øresund bridge is part of the EasyGo network, which covers Scandinavia + Austria. The following are compatible:
- Brobizz (Bizz Danmark, Bizz Norden)
- AutoPASS and SkyttelPASS
- Fremtind Service (formerly Norbit)
- EasyGo approved Scandinavian tags
The classic trap
If you use your tag without having linked it to ØresundGO, you pay the standard fare (sometimes with a mini-discount of 10%, depending on the operator). You do NOT benefit from the €24.50.
The solution
To get the preferential ØresundGO rate with your existing badge:
- Go to oresundsbron.com
- Subscribe to ØresundGO
- Enter your badge number (Brobizz, AutoPass, SkyttelPASS…)
- Discount applies to next trip
What about ePass24?
Beware of confusion: ePass24 is NOT for Øresund. It’s the service that manages :
- Stockholm and Gothenburg congestion charges
- Norwegian tolls for foreign vehicles WITHOUT an AutoPass badge
If you’re doing a road-trip Denmark → Sweden → Norway, the ideal combo is :
- Brobizz Bizz Norden or AutoPass linked to ØresundGO → for bridges and tunnels EasyGo
- ePass24 → to register and receive Norwegian/Swedish toll invoices by e-mail
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Case study (April 2026)
Here’s what happened during my visit in April.
I already had my Norwegian SkyttelPASS badge in the car (EasyGo compatible), as I do quite a bit of traveling in Norway. Arriving at the Øresund bridge toll on the Malmö side, I take the green lane, it scans my number plate + badge, the barrier opens and I don’t even stop. The EasyGo system works perfectly.
A week later, I consult my SkyttelPASS portal. Here’s exactly what I find:
| Operatør | Bomstasjon | Beløp ex. Mva | Mva beløp | Beløp inkl. Mva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Øresundsbro Konsortiet | Sweden-Denmark Øresund | 554.68 NOK | 138.67 NOK | 693.34 NOK |
That’s a total of ~64.50€ (incl. EU 25% VAT). This is exactly the full Øresund standard fare (470 DKK incl. VAT), just billed in NOK by SkyttelPASS.
What I could have paid instead
For this one-way ticket, my badge not linked to ØresundGO charged me the maximum fare. Let’s compare:
| Option | Cost | Vs what I paid |
|---|---|---|
| Online ticket + newsletter | ~56€ | -8.50€ missed saving |
| Standard ticket office | ~63€ | Equivalent to my choice |
| ❌ SkyttelPASS alone (which I did) | 64,50€ | – |
| ❌ ØresundGO (€50 + €24.50) | 74,50€ | +10€ (worse for 1 trip) |
The lesson I learned from my experience
Having an EasyGo badge (Brobizz, AutoPass, SkyttelPASS…) gives NO automatic discount on Øresund. My badge just avoided the queue – not a penny saved.
In concrete terms, depending on your situation:
- For 1 one-way ticket: forget the unlinked badge + forget ØresundGO. Buy a ticket online + newsletter subscription (~€56). This is what I should have done, and I would have saved ~8.50€.
- For 1 round trip or more: create an ØresundGO contract and link your badge to it. From the 1st return, you’ll save ~€27.
Small technical nuance
On my SkyttelPASS invoice, there are two lines: “Beløp ex. Mva” (554.68 NOK, excl. VAT) and “Beløp inkl. Mva” (693.34 NOK, incl. VAT). The total actually debited is indeed the VAT amount (693.34 NOK). The HT line is only an accounting breakdown for VAT transparency – not a reduced rate.
At the toll plaza: lanes, payment, instructions
The toll plaza is on the Swedish side (at the bridge exit, just before Malmö). Even if you’re going from Denmark to Sweden, you pay at the exit. Each crossing is billed separately.
Payment routes
- Greenways (Express): for EasyGo badges or registered plates (ØresundGO/ØresundPAY). No stopping, automatic reading.
- Blue lanes: automatic payment by bank card (insertion or contactless) or plate reader.
- Yellow lanes: manual payment by card with staff (24h/24).
- Red “Pendler Only” lanes: reserved for commuter subscribers at peak times.
The ØresundPAY option (without subscription)
If you don’t want to commit to an annual subscription, you can pre-register your plate on the Øresundsbron website without subscribing to ØresundGO. You pass through the green lane, read the plate, and receive the invoice (at the standard rate) directly at home. Convenient for a one-way trip with no queues.
Identity checks on the Swedish side
Since 2024, Sweden has reinstated random identity checks on entering the country (Brexit, immigration, security). It’s not systematic, but it can happen.
My advice: always have your passport or national identity card to hand (not at the bottom of the trunk!) for yourself and all passengers. A driver’s license is not enough. And if you have pets, you absolutely need European passports with up-to-date vaccinations and treatments. Dogs were checked more than us, really:D
The Øresund + Scandlines combi-ticket (to Germany)
Little-known tip: if your final destination is Germany (Hamburg, Berlin…), Øresundsbron offers a combi-ticket with Scandlines that covers :
- Øresund Bridge crossing
- + the Scandlines ferry (Rødby ↔ Puttgarden or Helsingør ↔ Helsingborg depending on the itinerary)
It’s easier than buying the two tickets separately, and often a little cheaper. Find out more at oresundsbron.com/private/combi-ticket. And it was while writing this article that I discovered this option, which would have saved me quite a bit of money as I obviously paid for both individually. Otherwise it’s no fun.
️ If you’re from Germany: think Storebælt
This is the catch for European travelers: if you’re arriving by road from Germany, you’ll pay for TWO Danish bridges before you get to Malmö.
| Bridge | Route | Standard car fare | With abo BroPas/equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storebælt (Great Belt) | Fyn ↔ Sjælland (Odense → Copenhagen) | 235 DKK (~€31.50) | ~205 DKK (~27.50€) |
| Øresund | Copenhagen ↔ Malmö | 470 DKK (~63€) | 182 DKK (~24,50€) |
| TOTAL | ~94,50€ | ~52€ |
Storebælt also accepts EasyGo badges and offers its own season tickets and weekend tickets (310 DKK return Friday-Sunday). Not to be forgotten in your budget!
What if I’m in a rental car?
A frequent question. Three possible scenarios:
- The rental company has an integrated badge: rare but possible (especially on Scandinavian long-term rentals). Tolls are billed via the rental, usually with a commission.
- Automatic plate-reading: the rental company receives the invoice, and you pay (often + €15-30 admin fee).
- You pay on the spot by card: the easiest way, but you don’t get any discounts.
My advice: check with the rental company BEFORE you leave what their toll policy is. And if possible, pay by card at the toll booth to avoid excessive administration fees.
️ Practical info in bulk
Speed limits
- On the bridge: 90 km/h (strong side wind, be careful)
- In the tunnel: 90 km/h
- ️ Access roads: 110 km/h
Hours to avoid
- 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm weekdays: heavy commuter traffic
- Friday evenings and Sunday evenings in summer: returning from the weekend
- Ideal: early morning (before 7 a.m.) or during the day
Øresundsbron mobile app
The official app allows you to :
- Pay en route
- Track your journeys in real time
- Manage your ØresundGO contract
- Receive weather/traffic alerts
Weather and closures
The bridge may close in case of wind > 25 m/s (very rare, a few hours a year, especially in winter). Check the @oresundsbron Twitter/X account or app before you leave if the weather is bad.
The photo spot: Lernacken (not Luftkastellet!)
If you have 30 minutes in Malmö after the bridge, head for the Lernacken viewpoint, about 2 km west of the tollbooth.
- Location: Lernacken, right next to the Luftkastellet restaurant (which also serves as a conference center).
- Access: free, 2-hour free parking
- Best timing: sunset, the deck takes on incredible hues
- Iconic shot: panoramic platform with a bird’s-eye view of the bridge as it juts out into the sea.
Practical tip: bring a fleece as it’s very windy all year round. And there are no toilets or coffee shops on site – remember to use the toilet first.
✅ Checklist so you don’t forget anything
Before hitting the road, your checklist:
- ☐ Subscribe to ØresundGO on oresundsbron.com (~50€/year, up to 5 vehicles, immediate savings) if you make more than one pass (otherwise, just go and register on the site beforehand to get a discount)
- ☐ Link your existing EasyGo badge (Brobizz, AutoPass, SkyttelPASS) to the ØresundGO contract.
- ☐ Check on the portal that the link is active before setting off
- ☐ If road-trip to Norway: add ePass24 for Norwegian tolls
- ☐ Passport or CNI on hand for Swedish controls
- ☐ If you’re coming from Germany: also include Storebælt (~31€)
- ☐ Øresundsbron mobile app installed
- ☐ Backup credit card (cash NOT accepted)
- ☐ Remember to cancel ØresundGO after your trip
In conclusion
The Øresund Bridge is an experience to be had, and with ØresundGO and a little preparation, it doesn’t have to be a money-spinner. But beyond the price, it’s super fun and photogenic, and the bridge/tunnel sequence is amazing. It’s all very easy to do, really. But be sure to check the price you’re going to pay first.
Note: prices based on official data from January 1, 2026. Always check oresundsbron.com before setting off, as prices may change. I update the site regularly but may be missing something.
