Tolls in Denmark

Seamless mobility throughout Denmark

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Seamless mobility throughout Denmark

Denmark charges a fee for heavy goods vehicles weighing 12 tonnes or over on motorways and trunk roads. Buses are exempt from the charge. Payment is made via an authorised EETS toll settlement device or a digital KmToll ticket.

As well as the heavy goods vehicle toll, there are charges for specific sections of road such as the Storebælt Bridge and the Øresund Bridge to Sweden. These charges are not included in the KmToll tariffs. Further information can be found below.

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The toll system in Denmark

Important changes to the ‘vignette’ or annual road disc for Denmark:
On 1 January 2025, Denmark switched from the Eurovignette to a kilometre-based HGV toll. This means that a Eurovignette is no longer valid in Denmark after 31 December 2024. More information can be found under Road Pricing (vejafgifter.dk). 
Eurovignettes continue to be used in the member states of Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden. More information can be found under Road Pricing (vejafgifter.dk).

 

How are tolls collected?

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Electronic system with GNSS technology. Toll fees are calculated based on:
  • weight 
  • CO2 emissions class
  • number of environmental zones crossed
Criteria for calculating the charge:
  • Weight, CO2 emissions class and, where applicable, environmental zone(s) crossed

 

Weight

The toll takes into account a vehicle’s weight class. The determining factor is the technically permissible maximum laden mass (tzGm) of the towing vehicle. Buses are exempt from tolls. Vehicle trailers are subject to tolls if the permissible maximum laden mass of the towing vehicle is 12 tonnes or more. The vehicle or vehicle trailer is classified into one of the following weight categories based on the permissible maximum laden mass of the towing vehicle:
  • 12,000 – 17,999 kg
  • 18,000 – 32,000 kg
  • > 32,000 kg
The weight of the towing vehicle can be found in field F.1 of the registration certificate.

 

Environmental zones

Environmental zones include Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg.
Vehicles must comply with Danish environmental zone laws to drive within them. Otherwise, you’ll risk a fine.
If you drive an older diesel-powered truck weighing over 3.5 tonnes, it must be fitted with a particulate filter or meet EURO 6 standards. You can find out more about truck regulations in Danish environmental zones at miljoezoner.dk/de/.

 

Controls

There are cameras for automatic number plate recognition located at fixed and mobile control points. The licence plate number identified is compared with payment data to check whether the vehicle is paying for the journey via a satellite-based on-board unit (OBU) or a digital KmToll ticket. If the toll is not paid or not paid correctly, the Danish Road Traffic Authority may impose a fine.

 

Traffic infrastructure

Tolls are collected separately for infrastructure such as bridges:
  • Closed toll system: defined entrances and exits with toll booths.
  • The basis for collection and settlement methods depends on the toll operator.

UTA Edenred toll media in Denmark

Toll solutions for journeys through Denmark

HGV toll ≥ 12 t Vehicles < 12 t or light vehicles and buses

UTA One® next
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Øresund Bridge
UTA Card
UTA One® next
Storebælt Bridge
UTA Card
UTA One® next
Frederrikssund Bridge
UTA One® next

Benefits of UTA Edenred in Denmark

Seamless toll transactions with UTA Edenred

 With UTA, you’ll enjoy multiple toll transaction advantages in Denmark:

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Easy postpay transactions with attractive settlement terms and discounts when using UTA One® next.
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Consolidated, itemised billing of toll charges.
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UTA Service Center: Online management of toll media and forms and access to a wide range of information.
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Manage re-bookings and cancellations, taking the toll operator’s specifications into account.
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Attractive payment terms when using a UTA Card.
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Telephone support from our toll experts during business hours.

UTA Parking Service

Use secure truck parks throughout Denmark

In many European countries, we work with providers of secure parking facilities staffed by attendants. You can access these facilities simply by presenting your UTA Full Service Card. Charges will appear on your UTA invoice.

Speak to us about the UTA Parking Service in Denmark.

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Tax refunds in Denmark

We’ll provide you with information on potential tax advantages.

Business owners can get VAT applied to Danish tolls refunded. Unlike the HGV toll, bridge charges are subject to VAT. The VAT rate is 25%. It is refundable. If your drivers have paid for truck parking, those charges might be eligible for a tax refund, too.

Through a power of attorney, our service provider partner can organise reimbursements for taxable or reimbursable items, potentially saving you time dealing with the Danish authorities. There’s nothing you need to do – simply await your credit note!

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UTA Service Center

Information at a glance.

In the UTA customer portal, you can download information related to toll acceptance media. In addition, you can view your invoices.

Manage UTA toll media independent of our operating hours!

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