Driving in Sweden from the UK: tolls and rules
Sweden has no motorway tolls or vignette. Stockholm (up to 135 SEK a day) and Gothenburg (up to 60 SEK a day) charge a congestion tax, and the Motala, Sundsvall and Skuru bridges charge small tolls, all by camera. UK cars are billed by post through EPASS24. Winter tyres are compulsory in wintry conditions from 1 December to 31 March.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against official sourcesPrices in SEK unless shown otherwise
- Toll system
- Tolls on some roads and crossings
- Vignette
- None
- Low-emission zones
- Yes2 listed below
- Currency
- SEK
On this page
How do tolls work in Sweden?
There are no distance tolls or vignettes for cars. Cameras charge a congestion tax in Stockholm and Gothenburg and an infrastructure charge on three bridges (Motala, Sundsvall and Skurubron near Stockholm). You cannot stop and pay: for a foreign-registered car, the Swedish Transport Agency's notification partner identifies the owner and sends an invoice via EPASS24. The Oresund Bridge from Copenhagen has its own toll, paid at the toll station or online.
Who runs the roads
How to pay
- Congestion tax applies to vehicles registered in and outside Sweden. For vehicles registered abroad, the Swedish Transport Agency has entrusted a notification partner to identify the owner, send invoices and receive payments via EPASS24.[1]
- Bridge infrastructure charges are fully automatic: a camera records your plate at the control point and the foreign owner is invoiced via EPASS24. The charge applies per crossing, 24 hours a day, every day. You are responsible for paying on time even if no notice arrives; late payment adds 300 SEK, then a further 500 SEK.[4]
- You can create a free EPASS24 account, add your vehicle and a payment card; charges are added up and taken from your card each month. EPASS24 covers the Stockholm and Gothenburg congestion taxes and the Motala, Sundsvall and Skurusundet bridge fees.[5]
Bridges, tunnels and other tolls
Motala bridge, per crossing
5 SEK[4]
Vehicle: Car
Sundsvall bridge, per crossing
9 SEK[4]
Vehicle: Car
Skurubron (Stockholm to Nacka and Varmdo), per crossing
4 SEK[4]
Vehicle: Car
Stockholm congestion tax, maximum per day and vehicle (105 SEK in off-peak season)
135 SEK[2]
Vehicle: Car
Gothenburg congestion tax, maximum per day and vehicle
60 SEK[3]
Vehicle: Car
Oresund Bridge (Copenhagen to Malmo), single trip at the toll station, valid from 14 September 2026
470 DKK[6]
Vehicle: Passenger car up to 6 m
| Toll | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Motala bridge, per crossing | Car | 5 SEK[4] |
| Sundsvall bridge, per crossing | Car | 9 SEK[4] |
| Skurubron (Stockholm to Nacka and Varmdo), per crossing | Car | 4 SEK[4] |
| Stockholm congestion tax, maximum per day and vehicle (105 SEK in off-peak season) | Car | 135 SEK[2] |
| Gothenburg congestion tax, maximum per day and vehicle | Car | 60 SEK[3] |
| Oresund Bridge (Copenhagen to Malmo), single trip at the toll station, valid from 14 September 2026 | Passenger car up to 6 m | 470 DKK[6] |
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Low-emission zones and stickers
Stockholm and Gothenburg charge a time-based congestion tax rather than an emissions charge. Stockholm: 11 to 45 SEK per passage between 6:00 and 18:29, up to 135 SEK a day (105 SEK off-peak). Gothenburg: 9 to 22 SEK per passage, up to 60 SEK a day, with a 60-minute single charge rule. No tax on public holidays, some days before them, or in July (Stockholm charges the first five weekdays of July).
Stockholm: Congestion tax (city centre and Essingeleden E4)
Charged 6:00 to 18:29 for driving into and out of the city centre and on Essingeleden. City centre amounts range from 11 SEK (9:30 to 14:59) to 45 SEK (7:00 to 8:29 and 16:00 to 17:29) in peak season (35 SEK off-peak). Peak season is 1 March to the day before Midsummer Eve and 15 August to 30 November. Maximum 135 SEK per day (105 SEK off-peak).[2]
Official page (opens in a new tab)Gothenburg: Congestion tax
Charged 06:00 to 18:29 for driving into and out of Gothenburg: 9 SEK, 16 SEK or 22 SEK per passage depending on the time (22 SEK at 07:00 to 07:59 and 15:30 to 16:59). Several passages within 60 minutes are taxed once at the highest amount. Maximum 60 SEK per day. No tax in July or on public holidays and days before them.[3]
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 Sweden?
- Warning triangle[7]
- Daytime running lights are mandatory, even in daylight.[7]
- Winter tyres: from 1 December to 31 March, when the police decide there are wintry conditions (snow, ice, slush or frost on any part of the road), cars must have tyres marked with the 3PMSF Alpine symbol or studded tyres, with at least 3 mm tread. This applies to foreign cars too.[8]
- Studded tyres are allowed from 1 October to 15 April, and at other times if winter conditions apply or are expected. Do not mix studded and non-studded tyres.[8]
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
Speed limits and alcohol
- Built-up areas
- 50 km/h[7]
- Outside built-up areas
- 70 km/h[7]
- Motorways
- 110 km/h[7]
- Drink-drive limit
- 0.2 mg/ml blood alcohol (all drivers)[7]
Standard limits for cars unless signs show otherwise.
Checked on 11 November 2026 against the official sources linked in this section.
What UK drivers need
- You do not need an international driving permit with a UK driving licence.[9]
- Display a UK sticker unless your number plate shows the UK identifier with the Union flag.[10]
- You do not need a green card in the EU, but you must have valid vehicle insurance.[11]
- FCDO advice: snow and ice cause accidents daily in winter; from 1 December to 31 March, and at other times designated by the police, all vehicles must have winter tyres.[12]
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.Congestion taxes in Stockholm and Gothenburg (opens in a new tab)
Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), transportstyrelsen.se. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 2.Hours and amounts in Stockholm (opens in a new tab)
Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), transportstyrelsen.se. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 3.Hours and amounts in Gothenburg (opens in a new tab)
Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), transportstyrelsen.se. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 4.Infrastructure charges (Motala, Sundsvall and Skurubron) (opens in a new tab)
Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), transportstyrelsen.se. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 5.Easy payment of Swedish and Norwegian road charges (opens in a new tab)
EPASS24 (Transportstyrelsen's named payment partner for foreign vehicles), epass24.com. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 6.Oresund Bridge prices (valid from 14 September 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Oresundsbron (Oresund Bridge operator), oresundsbron.com. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 7.Road rules and safety - Sweden (opens in a new tab)
European Commission, Your Europe (content supplied by Swedish authorities, last checked 18 September 2024), europa.eu. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 8.Winter tyres (opens in a new tab)
Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency), transportstyrelsen.se. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 9.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.
- 10.Displaying number plates: flags, identifiers and stickers (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (DVLA), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 11.Vehicle insurance: driving abroad (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK, gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.
- 12.Sweden travel advice: safety and security, road travel (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK (FCDO), gov.uk. Checked on 11 November 2026.