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Øresund Bridge · Est. 2000

Where Two
Nations
Become One

The Øresund Bridge is one of Europe's most extraordinary engineering achievements — a 15.9-kilometre crossing that permanently united Denmark and Sweden in 2000.

15.9km
Total Length
204m
Pylon Height
35min
Train Journey
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Everything About the Bridge

Comprehensive, independently researched information about the Øresund Bridge crossing.

Toll Summary · 2026

Crossing Costs at a Glance

The toll for a standard passenger car ranges from 182 DKK with the ØresundGO discount agreement to 520 DKK at the standard toll booth rate. The ØresundGO annual agreement (370 DKK/year) pays for itself after just one return journey.

Full Toll Guide
ØresundGO (Annual Agreement)
Best rate · 60% discount · 370 DKK/year
182 DKK
Online Ticket
Pre-purchase before travel
465 DKK
Toll Booth
Standard rate on arrival
520 DKK
Passenger car · DKK incl. 25% VAT · Valid from May 2026

Common Questions

Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about the bridge.

The bridge crossing takes approximately 10–15 minutes at the 90 km/h speed limit. Including the toll plaza, allow 20–30 minutes for the full crossing from Denmark to Sweden.

Yes. The bridge is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, except in rare cases of extreme weather. Train services also run through the night, though less frequently than during the day.

Both Denmark and Sweden are Schengen Area members. Passport checks are not normally required, but temporary border controls have been introduced at times. Always carry valid ID or a passport.

The Øresund Bridge officially opened on 1 July 2000, inaugurated jointly by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Construction began in 1995.

This website is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with Øresundsbron, Danish authorities, Swedish authorities, or official toll operators.