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How the Øresund toll is calculated: vehicle classes in plain language

Toll levels are set per vehicle class rather than per kilometre, so a long car with a trailer can cost more than a heavier van. Here is how the classes are described on the price list and how to work out which one applies to you.

Buying your crossing: online, at the plaza or with an electronic tag

There is no ticket booth requiring cash in advance and no booking that has to be made before you drive. Most drivers simply pay at the plaza, but there are three practical routes to a valid crossing — and one of them produces the paperwork that employers ask for.

Commuter and tag discounts: how regular crossers reduce the price

If you cross more than a few times a month, the difference between a single rate and a registered account becomes visible on the invoice. This article explains what a toll tag changes, how usage is counted and which questions to ask before signing up.

Electric cars, vans, caravans and trailers: what changes at the toll

Vehicle class, not engine type, normally decides the price — but length, height and what you are towing all feed into that class. A short checklist for drivers of electric cars, panel vans, motorhomes and cars with trailers.

Before you drive: peak hours, roadworks and service status

The link is a motorway and behaves like one: queues build in one direction in the morning and the other in the afternoon, and maintenance or strong wind can restrict lanes. Where to check the current status before you set off.