Truck Toll Denmark: The Vejafgifter System
Denmark has introduced a distance-based truck toll system with the Vejafgifter. The system automatically detects commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes via GNSS – no toll plazas, no stopping.
The toll system: Vejafgifter
The Danish truck toll is levied on the entire state road network and works as a free-flow system: a registered GNSS device (OBU) or service provider transmits the kilometres driven automatically. Charging is in Danish kroner (DKK).
Which vehicles are tolled?
All vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of over 3.5 tonnes. The rates distinguish four weight classes:
| Class | Gross weight |
|---|---|
| Light | 3.5–12 t |
| 12–18 t | 12–18 t |
| 18–32 t | 18–32 t |
| Over 32 t | more than 32 t |
Rate structure: CO₂ class and weight
The rate depends on two factors:
- CO₂ class (1–5): vehicles with lower emissions pay significantly less.
- Weight class: heavier vehicles pay more per kilometre.
Base rates (DKK/km, without environmental zone surcharge):
| CO₂ class | 3.5–12 t | 12–18 t | 18–32 t | over 32 t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 0.46 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 1.10 |
| Class 3 | 0.37 | 0.69 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
| Class 5 (EV) | 0.13 | – | – | – |
Discounts and Concessions
Note: User-dependent discounts are the exception in Europe – rates are generally determined by vehicle data alone (weight, axles, Euro/CO₂ class). Where operators do offer discounts, these apply per concession and are subject to specific conditions. As of October 2026; the conditions of the respective operator are authoritative.
| Discount Type | Available? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent user / subscription | No | No frequent-user discount from Vejafgifter |
| Passenger cars | No | Cars toll-free on most roads; Øresund/Storebælt have their own bridge tariffs |
| Payment method | No | OBU/service provider – identical rate |
| Emissions / CO₂ class | Yes | CO₂ class 1–5 and weight class; electric trucks pay the lowest rates |
| Time of day | No | – |
| Time-limited | No | – |
Operator: Vejafgifter (state). The Øresund and Storebælt bridges operate their own separate tariff structures.
Environmental zone surcharges
In larger cities (including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense), environmental zone surcharges apply – between 0.07 and 0.55 DKK/km depending on CO₂ class.
Special cases: Öresund and Storebælt bridges
The Öresund Bridge (to Sweden) and the Storebælt Bridge are tolled separately – with their own, significantly higher rates per crossing.