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Sweden<ref> [https://sarahfunky.com/destination-guide/europe/sweden/ About Sweden] </ref> is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands, inland lakes, vast boreal forests, and glaciated mountains. The major cities - eastern capital Stockholm, southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö - all lie on the coast.
 
  
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There are two different road toll schemes in Sweden - Infrastructure charge and Congestion tax - applicable for both foreign-registered vehicles and Swedish vehicles.
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<h1  style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Sweden Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1>
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* Congestion tax: The vehicles pay a surcharge during the peak demand. The congestion taxes apply in two cities: Stockholm and Gothenburg. The congestion tax in Stockholm and Gothenburg
 
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** Is levied during daytime on weekdays
 
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** But not on saturdays, sundays, public holidays, the day before a public holiday and in the month of July.<br>
 
  
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* Infrastructure charges are bridge tolls levied on bridges such as
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** Oresund
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** Motala and  
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Congestion taxes (Stockholm, Gothenburg) + Bridge tolls<br>
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** Sundsvall Bridge<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> City centers only (motorways toll-free nationwide)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Swedish Krona (SEK)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Swedish Transport Agency, EPASS24 (foreign vehicles)
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Sweden? 2025 Update</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Sweden has NO traditional toll roads - all motorways and highways are completely free. However, you DO pay congestion taxes when entering Stockholm and Gothenburg city centers, plus tolls on specific bridges.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Foreign-registered vehicles are automatically tracked via license plate recognition and billed through EPASS24. There's no way to avoid payment if you enter the congestion zones or use tolled bridges.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Congestion taxes now apply during the first five weekdays of July (previously July was completely toll-free). Peak season rates increased with daily maximums of SEK 135 in Stockholm and SEK 60 in Gothenburg.</p>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Sweden Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Sweden operates time-based congestion pricing in two cities plus tolls on three major bridges. No vignettes or distance-based charges exist.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Congestion Tax Rates (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Time Period</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Stockholm (SEK)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Gothenburg (SEK)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Notes</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">06:00-06:29</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">16</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">9</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Morning approach</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">06:30-06:59</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">16</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Pre-peak</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">07:00-07:29</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">28</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Peak approach</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">07:30-08:29</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">35</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PEAK MORNING</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">15:30-16:29</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">28</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Evening approach</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">16:30-17:59</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">35</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PEAK EVENING</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">18:30-05:59</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">0</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">0</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Night-time FREE</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Bridge Tolls (Current Rates)</h3>
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<li>Öresund Bridge (Sweden-Denmark): Variable rates, €50+ for cars</li>
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<li>Sundsvall Bridge: Monthly billing via ANPR</li>
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<li>Motala Bridge: Monthly billing via ANPR</li>
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<li>Skurubron (Stockholm area): Monthly billing, introduced October 2023</li>
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Trucks weighing over 12 tons are required to use Eurovignettes<ref name='eurovignette'>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/what-is-vignette What is Eurovignette]</ref> when traveling through Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
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==  Sweden’s congestion taxes ==
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Congestion tax is charged during fixed hours for vehicles driving into and out of Gothenburg<ref>[https://transportstyrelsen.se/en/road/road-tolls/Congestion-taxes-in-Stockholm-and-Goteborg/congestion-tax-in-stockholm/hours-and-amounts-in-stockholm/ Gothenburg Congestion tax]</ref>.
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<li>Autogiro (Direct debit): Monthly automatic deduction from bank account</li>
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The tax is not charged on public holidays, days before a public holiday, and in the month of July.
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<li>E-faktura (Electronic invoice): Monthly bills via online banking</li>
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<li>Manual payment: Pay invoices at banks or online</li>
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<caption>Congestion tax Gothenburg, 2021</caption>
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<li>EPASS24: Automatic monthly invoicing for all EU/EEA vehicles</li>
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<li>Rental cars: Fees typically charged by rental company with admin costs</li>
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<li>BroBizz/EasyGo: Electronic tags for Öresund Bridge and Nordic region</li>
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For information regarding the Congestion tax and time for Stockholm city center and Essingeleden<ref>[https://transportstyrelsen.se/en/road/road-tolls/Congestion-taxes-in-Stockholm-and-Goteborg/congestion-tax-in-stockholm/hours-and-amounts-in-stockholm/ About Congestion tax and time for Stockholm city center and Essingeleden]</ref>.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Swedish toll zones, use TollGuru Sweden toll calculator</p>
  
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<br>You can [https://tollguru.com/vägtullskalkylator-sverige calculate tolls and fuel cost for your vehicle in Sweden using TollGuru toll calculator].
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== Bridge tolls in Sweden ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Congestion Tax Updates:</strong></p>
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<caption>Bridge tolls in Sweden, 2021</caption>
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<li>July charging: First five weekdays of July now subject to congestion tax</li>
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        <th>Bridges</th>
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<li>Peak season rates: March-Midsummer and August-November have higher daily caps</li>
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<li>Stockholm maximum: SEK 135/day (peak), SEK 105/day (off-peak)</li>
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<li>Gothenburg maximum: SEK 60/day year-round</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Changes:</strong></p>
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<li>Skurubron bridge tolls: New charges introduced October 2023</li>
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<li>Essingeleden expansion: Additional congestion points since 2016</li>
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<li>EPASS24 coverage: Enhanced European vehicle tracking</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">July Misconception:</strong></p>
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<li>July is NO LONGER completely toll-free (changed 2020)</li>
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<li>First five weekdays of July now charge congestion tax</li>
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<li>Only mid-July onwards remains toll-free</li>
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<li>Unpaid bills incur SEK 500 reminder fees</li>
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<li>After 30 days: Additional SEK 600+ enforcement fees</li>
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<li>Foreign vehicles tracked via EPASS24 - no escaping payment</li>
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<li>Charges apply for BOTH entering AND exiting congestion zones</li>
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<li>Multiple crossings within one hour: Only highest rate charged</li>
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<li>Essingeleden bypass road also charges congestion tax</li>
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<li>Daily Stockholm visits: SEK 32-70 (depending on time and crossings)</li>
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<li>Daily Gothenburg visits: SEK 18-44 for typical city center access</li>
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<li>Weekend travel: Completely toll-free (Saturday-Sunday)</li>
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<li>Night driving: No charges 18:30-05:59</li>
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<li>All motorways and highways: Completely free nationwide</li>
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<li>Park & Ride: Use suburban parking + public transport</li>
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<li>Time planning: Avoid peak hours 07:30-08:29 and 16:30-17:59</li>
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<li>Island bypass: Lidingö residents exempt when not entering central Stockholm</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Stockholm Region - Multiple Zones:</strong></p>
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<li>Inner City Cordon: 18 control points around central Stockholm</li>
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<li>Essingeleden: Western bypass with separate toll points</li>
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<li>Skurubron: Bridge toll in Nacka (southeast Stockholm)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, by avoiding Stockholm and Gothenburg city centers and using toll-free bridges. Drive on weekends, public holidays, or during night hours (18:30-05:59) for zero charges.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No longer completely. Since 2020, the first five weekdays of July charge congestion tax. Only mid-July onwards (typically July 6-31) remains toll-free.</p>
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Sweden Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Congestion taxes (Stockholm, Gothenburg) + Bridge tolls
Coverage: City centers only (motorways toll-free nationwide)
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Technology: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Operators: Swedish Transport Agency, EPASS24 (foreign vehicles)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Sweden? 2025 Update

Sweden has NO traditional toll roads - all motorways and highways are completely free. However, you DO pay congestion taxes when entering Stockholm and Gothenburg city centers, plus tolls on specific bridges.

Key Reality: Foreign-registered vehicles are automatically tracked via license plate recognition and billed through EPASS24. There's no way to avoid payment if you enter the congestion zones or use tolled bridges.

2025 Update: Congestion taxes now apply during the first five weekdays of July (previously July was completely toll-free). Peak season rates increased with daily maximums of SEK 135 in Stockholm and SEK 60 in Gothenburg.

Sweden Toll Costs: Current Rates

Sweden operates time-based congestion pricing in two cities plus tolls on three major bridges. No vignettes or distance-based charges exist.

Current Congestion Tax Rates (2025)

Time Period Stockholm (SEK) Gothenburg (SEK) Notes
06:00-06:29 16 9 Morning approach
06:30-06:59 22 16 Pre-peak
07:00-07:29 28 22 Peak approach
07:30-08:29 35 22 PEAK MORNING
15:30-16:29 28 22 Evening approach
16:30-17:59 35 22 PEAK EVENING
18:30-05:59 0 0 Night-time FREE

Bridge Tolls (Current Rates)

Major Tolled Bridges:

  • Öresund Bridge (Sweden-Denmark): Variable rates, €50+ for cars
  • Sundsvall Bridge: Monthly billing via ANPR
  • Motala Bridge: Monthly billing via ANPR
  • Skurubron (Stockholm area): Monthly billing, introduced October 2023

How to Pay Swedish Tolls

Sweden uses fully automatic toll collection - there are NO toll booths or physical payment points.

1. Swedish-Registered Vehicles:

  • Autogiro (Direct debit): Monthly automatic deduction from bank account
  • E-faktura (Electronic invoice): Monthly bills via online banking
  • Manual payment: Pay invoices at banks or online

2. Foreign-Registered Vehicles:

  • EPASS24: Automatic monthly invoicing for all EU/EEA vehicles
  • Rental cars: Fees typically charged by rental company with admin costs
  • BroBizz/EasyGo: Electronic tags for Öresund Bridge and Nordic region

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Swedish toll zones, use TollGuru Sweden toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Congestion Tax Updates:

  • July charging: First five weekdays of July now subject to congestion tax
  • Peak season rates: March-Midsummer and August-November have higher daily caps
  • Stockholm maximum: SEK 135/day (peak), SEK 105/day (off-peak)
  • Gothenburg maximum: SEK 60/day year-round

Infrastructure Changes:

  • Skurubron bridge tolls: New charges introduced October 2023
  • Essingeleden expansion: Additional congestion points since 2016
  • EPASS24 coverage: Enhanced European vehicle tracking

Common Mistakes to Avoid

July Misconception:

  • July is NO LONGER completely toll-free (changed 2020)
  • First five weekdays of July now charge congestion tax
  • Only mid-July onwards remains toll-free

Payment Delays:

  • Unpaid bills incur SEK 500 reminder fees
  • After 30 days: Additional SEK 600+ enforcement fees
  • Foreign vehicles tracked via EPASS24 - no escaping payment

Zone Confusion:

  • Charges apply for BOTH entering AND exiting congestion zones
  • Multiple crossings within one hour: Only highest rate charged
  • Essingeleden bypass road also charges congestion tax

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

  • Daily Stockholm visits: SEK 32-70 (depending on time and crossings)
  • Daily Gothenburg visits: SEK 18-44 for typical city center access
  • Weekend travel: Completely toll-free (Saturday-Sunday)
  • Night driving: No charges 18:30-05:59

Toll-Free Alternatives

  • All motorways and highways: Completely free nationwide
  • Park & Ride: Use suburban parking + public transport
  • Time planning: Avoid peak hours 07:30-08:29 and 16:30-17:59
  • Island bypass: Lidingö residents exempt when not entering central Stockholm

Regional Toll Information

Stockholm Region - Multiple Zones:

  • Inner City Cordon: 18 control points around central Stockholm
  • Essingeleden: Western bypass with separate toll points
  • Skurubron: Bridge toll in Nacka (southeast Stockholm)

Gothenburg Region - Extended Coverage:

  • Central Cordon: Downtown Gothenburg including Lindholmen
  • Highway Passages: E6 and E20 through-traffic also charged
  • Backa System: Special 30-minute rule for through-traffic vs. local trips
  • Marieholm Tunnel: Added to toll network late 2020

Rest of Sweden - Toll-Free:

  • All other cities: No congestion taxes or urban tolls
  • E4, E6, E20: Major highways completely free
  • Border crossings: No toll charges (except Öresund Bridge to Denmark)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Swedish tolls completely?

Yes, by avoiding Stockholm and Gothenburg city centers and using toll-free bridges. Drive on weekends, public holidays, or during night hours (18:30-05:59) for zero charges.

What happens if I don't pay Swedish tolls?

Foreign vehicles are tracked via EPASS24. Unpaid tolls incur SEK 500 reminder fees, then SEK 600+ enforcement fees. Payment is mandatory and enforceable across EU/EEA countries.

Do motorcycles pay congestion tax?

No, motorcycles are exempt from all congestion taxes in both Stockholm and Gothenburg, but must pay bridge tolls where applicable.

Is July really toll-free now?

No longer completely. Since 2020, the first five weekdays of July charge congestion tax. Only mid-July onwards (typically July 6-31) remains toll-free.

Do rental cars handle toll payments?

Yes, rental companies typically handle payment but charge administrative fees. Check your rental agreement for specific terms and costs.

Sweden vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Sweden Congestion pricing SEK 16-35/passage 2 cities only
Norway AutoPASS city tolls NOK 28/passage Multiple cities
Denmark Bridge tolls only Great Belt: €30+ Major bridges
Finland Toll-free No charges Nationwide

Useful Links & Resources

Official Swedish Resources:

  • Swedish Transport Agency: transportstyrelsen.se/en - Official congestion tax info
  • EPASS24: epass24.com - Foreign vehicle payment portal
  • Stockholm City: stockholm.se - Local traffic and parking information

Bridge Operators:

  • Öresund Bridge: oresundsbron.com - Cross-border tolls Sweden-Denmark
  • BroBizz: brobizz.com - Electronic payment for Nordic bridges
  • EasyGo: easygo.se - Regional electronic toll tag

Customer Service:

  • Swedish Transport Agency: +46 771 26 00 77
  • EPASS24 Support: +49 89 74 444 570
  • Emergency Services: 112

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