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Norway Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection only (AutoPASS DSRC + License plate recognition)
Coverage: Toll rings around 11 cities + project-specific roads/bridges/tunnels
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Technology: AutoPASS transponders, ANPR cameras, environmental differentiation
Operators: Norwegian Public Roads Administration, regional toll companies

Do I Need AutoPASS for Norway? 2025 Update

No, you don't need AutoPASS to drive on Norwegian toll roads - but you'll pay significantly more without it. Norway converted to 100% electronic tolling with no manual payment booths on most roads.

Key Reality: Without AutoPASS, you'll be charged the highest rate category and receive invoices by mail with additional fees. AutoPASS provides 20% discounts plus environmental rate benefits for qualifying vehicles.

2025 Update: Environmental differentiation expanded to more toll rings. Zero-emission vehicles now pay up to 50% of standard rates with AutoPASS. Mandatory AutoPASS tags required for all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

Norway Toll Costs: Current Rates

Norway operates toll rings around cities and project-specific tolls, with costs varying by vehicle weight, emission class, and time of day.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Category	Description	Rate Range	AutoPASS Discount
Rate Group 1	Vehicles ≤3.5 tonnes + M1 category	NOK 5-150	20% standard discount
Rate Group 2	Vehicles >3.5 tonnes (except M1)	NOK 10-590	20% discount + environmental rates
Zero-Emission	Electric vehicles, hydrogen cars	30-100% discount	Max 50% of standard rate
Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV vehicles	Reduced rates	Environmental differentiation
Exempt Vehicles	Motorcycles, emergency, public transport	Free	No payment required

Major Toll Ring Costs (Current Rates)

Urban Toll Rings (Rate Group 1 with AutoPASS):

• Oslo: NOK 28-49 (peak), NOK 21-37 (off-peak)
• Bergen: NOK 25-45 (environmental rates apply)
• Trondheim: NOK 15-30 per passage
• Kristiansand: NOK 13-25 (environmental differentiation)
• Stavanger: NOK 18-35 per crossing

How to Pay Norwegian Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Norway:

1. AutoPASS Electronic Systems:

• AutoPASS transponder: DSRC tag for windscreen (20% discount + environmental rates)
• Authorized providers: BroBizz, Fremtind, SkyttelPASS, AutoSync, Q-Free
• Cross-border compatibility: Denmark, Sweden (EasyGo partnership ended 2022)

2. Visitor Payment Systems:

• Epass24: Registration-based payment for foreign vehicles (no discounts)
• EPC plc: Invoice-based system for short-term visitors
• Automatic invoicing: Sent to registered vehicle owner if no payment method

3. Limited Cash Stations:

• Very few toll stations accept cash (Norwegian Kroner only)
• Credit/debit cards accepted at select locations
• Failure to pay: NOK 300 penalty fee + original toll amount

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Norwegian toll roads, use TollGuru Norway toll calculator

Norway Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Environmental Initiatives:

• Zero-emission vehicle rates capped at 50% of standard tolls with AutoPASS
• Environmental differentiation expanded to Kristiansand toll ring
• Enhanced discounts for Euro VI heavy vehicles in urban areas

System Updates:

• Mandatory AutoPASS for all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
• EasyGo partnership with Denmark/Sweden ended (March 2022 transition completed)
• EETS-registered providers required for cross-border toll tag functionality

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Registration Errors:

• Foreign vehicles without registration charged highest rates automatically
• Rental cars: Confirm AutoPASS coverage with provider before travel
• Electric vehicles need proper environmental data registration for discounts

Payment Deadlines:

• Invoices must be paid within stated deadline to avoid NOK 300 penalty
• No payment possible at gas stations (discontinued practice)
• Leasing companies may charge administrative fees for forwarded invoices

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

• Daily costs: NOK 50-200 for typical urban travel
• Electric vehicles: 30-100% savings with AutoPASS environmental rates
• Rush hour pricing: 06:30-09:00 and 15:00-17:00 in major cities

Toll-Free Alternatives

• Most Norwegian highways remain toll-free outside urban areas
• Alternative routes available around toll rings (longer travel time)
• Ferry connections: 10% AutoPASS discount, 40-50% with prepayment

Regional Toll Information

Southern Norway - Oslo Region:

• Oslo toll ring: Three cordons (inner, outer, border) with peak pricing
• Hourly discounts: Single charge per hour within same toll ring
• Monthly caps: Maximum charges per vehicle per calendar month

Western Norway - Bergen Region:

• Environmental differentiation by fuel type and emission class
• Atlantic Road: Spectacular coastal route with toll sections
• Ferry integration: AutoPASS discounts on numerous crossings

Northern Norway - Limited Tolls:

• Halogaland Bridge: Norway's longest suspension bridge (1,533m)
• Project-specific tolls for major infrastructure investments
• Most highways remain toll-free in northern regions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Norwegian tolls completely?

Partially. Toll rings around cities can be bypassed using longer alternative routes. Most highways outside urban areas remain toll-free. However, some project-specific tolls (bridges, tunnels) have no alternatives.

What happens if I don't pay Norwegian tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in reminder invoices with NOK 300 penalty fees. For rental cars, charges are forwarded to rental companies who may add administrative fees to your credit card.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Norway?

No, motorcycles and mopeds are exempt from all Norwegian toll roads and don't need registration or AutoPASS tags.

How much do electric vehicles save?

Zero-emission vehicles pay maximum 50% of standard tolls with AutoPASS. Additional discounts vary by location (30-100% off), making some toll passages free for electric vehicles.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, toll rates are the same for all vehicles. However, tourists without AutoPASS lose the 20% discount and environmental rate benefits. Foreign visitors can register with Epass24 or order AutoPASS tags in advance.

Norway vs. Regional Countries

Country	System Type	Typical Cost	Coverage
Norway	Toll rings + project tolls	NOK 5-150/passage	11 cities + selective roads
Sweden	Limited congestion charges	SEK 22-35/passage	Stockholm, Gothenburg only
Denmark	Bridge tolls only	DKK 245-395/crossing	Major bridges only
Finland	No highway tolls	Toll-free	All motorways free
Iceland	Tunnel tolls only	ISK 1,500/passage	Single tunnel

Useful Links & Resources

Official Norwegian Resources:

• AutoPASS: autopass.no - Official toll system information and rates
• Epass24: epass24.com - Foreign vehicle registration portal
• Norwegian Public Roads Admin: vegvesen.no - Traffic and road conditions

AutoPASS Providers:

• SkyttelPASS: skyttelpass.no - +47 815 10 100
• AutoSync: autosync.no - +47 23 15 15 15
• Fremtind Service: fremtindservice.no - +47 815 50 555
• BroBizz: brobizz.com - Nordic region coverage

Emergency Contacts:

• Emergency Services: 112
• Road Assistance: 815 48 991 (Norwegian)
• Tourist Information: +47 24 14 46 00

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