Driving in Denmark from the UK: tolls and rules
Denmark has no motorway tolls or vignette for cars, but two big bridges charge: the Storebaelt (Great Belt) Bridge costs 235 DKK one way for a car 3 to 6 m long, and the Oresund Bridge to Sweden 470 DKK at the toll station. Older diesel cars must be registered online before entering the low-emission zones. Carry a warning triangle.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against official sourcesPrices in DKK unless shown otherwise
- Toll system
- Tolls on some roads and crossings
- Vignette
- None
- Low-emission zones
- YesSticker or registration
- Currency
- DKK
On this page
How do tolls work in Denmark?
There are no road tolls or vignettes for cars on Danish motorways. Charges apply on two bridges: the Storebaelt Bridge between Zealand and Funen (on the main route from Germany and Jutland to Copenhagen) and the Oresund Bridge between Copenhagen and Malmo in Sweden. Prices depend on vehicle length and how you pay, and are for a single one-way trip.
Who runs the roads
How to pay
- Storebaelt Bridge: the toll station measures your vehicle's length and height and the price depends on that. Pay by card or cash at the toll station, or get the lower Express price in a green Express lane with an active Bizz or number plate payment agreement.[1]
- Oresund Bridge: pay the regular price at the toll station, buy an online ticket in advance, or use the OresundGO discount agreement (annual fee 370 DKK).[2]
Bridges, tunnels and other tolls
Storebaelt Bridge, one way, card or cash (prices from 1 January 2026)
235 DKK[1]
Vehicle: Car 3 to 6 m long
Storebaelt Bridge, one way, Express price with an active Bizz or number plate agreement
205 DKK[1]
Vehicle: Car 3 to 6 m long
Storebaelt Bridge, one way, card or cash
360 DKK[1]
Vehicle: Car over 6 m long and under 2.7 m high, or car with caravan
Oresund Bridge, single trip at the toll station (regular price, valid from 14 September 2026)
470 DKK[2]
Vehicle: Passenger car up to 6 m
Oresund Bridge, single trip, online ticket (price shown includes the 10% newsletter discount)
420 DKK[2]
Vehicle: Passenger car up to 6 m
Oresund Bridge, single trip at the toll station
940 DKK[2]
Vehicle: Passenger car up to 6 m with trailer (max 15 m)
| Toll | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Storebaelt Bridge, one way, card or cash (prices from 1 January 2026) | Car 3 to 6 m long | 235 DKK[1] |
| Storebaelt Bridge, one way, Express price with an active Bizz or number plate agreement | Car 3 to 6 m long | 205 DKK[1] |
| Storebaelt Bridge, one way, card or cash | Car over 6 m long and under 2.7 m high, or car with caravan | 360 DKK[1] |
| Oresund Bridge, single trip at the toll station (regular price, valid from 14 September 2026) | Passenger car up to 6 m | 470 DKK[2] |
| Oresund Bridge, single trip, online ticket (price shown includes the 10% newsletter discount) | Passenger car up to 6 m | 420 DKK[2] |
| Oresund Bridge, single trip at the toll station | Passenger car up to 6 m with trailer (max 15 m) | 940 DKK[2] |
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Low-emission zones and stickers
Low-emission zones (miljozoner) are in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg. Since 1 October 2023 diesel cars must have a particulate filter or be at least Euro 5. A UK diesel car first registered before 1 January 2011 must be registered online no later than the day you enter; petrol and hybrid cars do not need to register. Penalty 1,500 DKK.
Online registration of a non-Danish diesel vehicle (no sticker)
Diesel passenger cars first registered before 1 January 2011 must be registered on miljoezoner.dk no later than the day you enter a zone, with a copy of the registration certificate (V5C) and proof of Euro 5 or a particulate filter. You can drive in straight after registering; registration lasts five years. Not needed for newer diesel cars, petrol cars, hybrids, or foreign vehicles over 30 years old.[4]
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Before you order
Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg: Miljozoner (Danish low-emission zones)
Diesel passenger cars must have a particulate filter or be at least Euro 5. Cars that do not meet the rules may not enter. Fixed penalty for a car used illegally in a zone: 1,500 DKK; a penalty for failing to register can be cut to 1,000 DKK if you later send proof the car complies.[3]
Official page (opens in a new tab)Copenhagen and Aalborg: Transit routes
Vehicles that do not meet the rules may use designated transit routes: in Copenhagen via Lyngbyvej and Nordhavnsvej to and from Nordhavnen, including the Oslo ferry terminal; in Aalborg, Vesterbro and Strandvejen to the Limfjord Bridge.[5]
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
What must I carry in Denmark?
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Speed limits and alcohol
- Built-up areas
- 50 km/h[6]
- Outside built-up areas
- 80 km/h[6]
- Motorways
- 130 km/h[6]
- Drink-drive limit
- 0.5 mg/ml blood alcohol (same for novice and professional drivers)[6]
Standard limits for cars under 3.5 t unless signs show otherwise.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
What UK drivers need
- You can use a UK photocard driving licence for up to 90 days without an international driving permit. With a paper licence you may need an IDP; check with the Danish Embassy.[7]
- Display a UK sticker unless your number plate shows the UK identifier with the Union flag.[8]
- You do not need a green card in the EU, but you must have valid vehicle insurance.[9]
- FCDO advice: cyclists often have right of way; always check cycle lanes before turning right.[10]
For documents, insurance, pets and border checks that apply to every country, see the driving to Europe checklist.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Official links
Sources
Every fact above links to one of these official pages. The numbers match the small links next to each fact.
- 1.Prices for one-way trips across the Storebaelt Bridge, price list 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sund & Baelt (Storebaelt Bridge operator), storebaelt.dk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 2.Oresund Bridge prices for private customers (valid from 14 September 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Oresundsbron (Oresund Bridge operator), oresundsbron.com. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 3.Rules for passenger cars and minibuses (opens in a new tab)
Miljozoner.dk (Danish low-emission zones, run by Sund & Baelt for the Danish EPA), miljoezoner.dk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 4.Foreign vehicles in Danish low emission zones: filter registration (opens in a new tab)
Miljozoner.dk (Danish low-emission zones), miljoezoner.dk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 5.Where are the low emission zones in Denmark? (opens in a new tab)
Miljozoner.dk (Danish low-emission zones), miljoezoner.dk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 6.Road rules and safety - Denmark (opens in a new tab)
European Commission, Your Europe (content supplied by Danish authorities, last checked 24 April 2025), europa.eu. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 7.Driving abroad: check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 8.Displaying number plates: flags, identifiers and stickers (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (DVLA), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 9.Vehicle insurance: driving abroad (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 10.Denmark travel advice: safety and security, road travel (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (FCDO), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.