Can you drive from Denmark to Sweden?
The Öresund Bridge, its toll, ID checks and the ferry alternative.
Short answer
Yes, you can drive from Denmark to Sweden over the Öresund Bridge, where a passenger car pays SEK 690 each way at the toll station from 14 September 2026. The Swedish police carry out border checks on the bridge towards Sweden, so carry valid ID.
Why
- Øresundsbron describes a 15.9 km fixed link between Denmark and Sweden that combines road, railway, bridge, tunnel and the island of Peberholm.
- The ordinary price for a passenger car is charged at the toll station by card or cash, according to Øresundsbron.
- The Swedish police carry out border checks on the bridge towards Sweden and, in rare cases, towards Denmark, and you must be able to show ID, according to Øresundsbron.
Details
The ordinary price is SEK 690 per one-way trip (DKK 470), and the online ticket and ØresundGO are cheaper, see how much it costs to cross the Öresund Bridge. According to the European Commission's list, Sweden has temporary internal border control until 11 November 2026 and has notified a new period until 11 May 2027. For more, see whether Sweden has open borders or border checks. The alternative is the Helsingborg-Helsingør ferry run by Öresundslinjen: its Lågpris ticket for a car and all passengers starts at SEK 299 one way. More on the bridge and the trains is in the Öresund Bridge and trains.
Tip
Keep your passport or national ID card within reach when you cross, because the police can ask you to show ID on the bridge.
What may differ
The price depends on the vehicle: a passenger car with a trailer up to 15 m costs SEK 1,380 at the toll station, and other vehicle types have their own prices.
Common misconception
Because Denmark and Sweden are both in Schengen, there are no checks when you drive over the bridge.
What actually happens
The Swedish police carry out border checks on the Öresund Bridge. According to the European Commission's list, Sweden has notified internal border control until 11 May 2027.
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Sources
- Øresundsbron: Facts about ØresundsbronChecked at:
- Øresundsbron: What does it cost to cross the bridge (SEK)Checked at:
- Øresundsbron: Before you travelChecked at:
- Öresundslinjen: Tickets and prices (Helsingborg-Helsingør)Checked at:
- European Commission: temporary reintroduction of border controlChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Øresundsbron and the Swedish Police before you travel.
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