Denmark is a country that has undergone a true revolution in its road toll system in recent years. If your trucks travel to the North, you know that the era of the Eurovignette in Denmark has definitively ended. In 2026, the distance-based system (known as Kilometerafgift) is fully mature, and Danish authorities have gained extremely effective tools for enforcing payments.
For a transport company owner, Denmark today is a market where precision in toll settlement determines whether a given freight is profitable at all. Below you will find a complete summary of fees for 2026 and an analysis of costs that you might not see at first glance.
New system: Denmark no longer looks only at time, but at distance
Since January 2025, Denmark has moved away from a time-based system in favor of a fee for every kilometer driven. In 2026, this system covers all vehicles with a GVW over 12 tons. Importantly, the rate is not fixed—it depends on the CO2 emission class, tonnage, and whether you are moving during peak hours.
Table 1: Road tolls (per 1 km) - Status as of 2026
The following rates include inflation adjustment and the system of discounts for ecological standards.
| Vehicle Category | Mass [t] | Axles | Base rate (DKK/km) | Euro VI Discount | Euro V Discount | Peak Adjustment (7-9, 15-18) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery / Light | 0-7.49 | - | No fees* | - | - | - |
| Medium larger | 12-18 | 2-3 | 3.25 DKK | -20% | -10% | +15% |
| Large trucks | > 18 | ≤ 3 | 3.75 DKK | -20% | -10% | +20% |
| Heavy trucks | > 18 | 4 | 4.25 DKK | -20% | -10% | +20% |
| Largest sets | > 18 | ≥ 5 | 4.75 DKK | -20% | -10% | +20% |
*The payment obligation currently applies to vehicles over 12 tons, however, from 2027 the system will also cover the 3.5t - 12t category.
Bridges and tunnels: Strategic crossings
Denmark is an island nation, so the Storebælt (Great Belt) and Øresund (connection with Sweden) bridges are unavoidable. In 2026, the rates for using these crossings have been indexed.
Table 2: Sample bridge and tunnel fees 2026
| Vehicle Category | Vehicle Mass | Axles | Sample fee (DKK) | Key crossings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light trucks | 3.5-7.49 t | Any | 185.00 DKK | Storebælt / Øresund |
| Medium trucks | 7.5-11.99 t | 2-3 | 350.00 DKK | Storebælt / Øresund Tunnel |
| Medium larger | 12-18 t | 2-3 | 625.00 DKK | Main bridges |
| Large light | > 18 t | ≤ 3 | 1,000.00 DKK | Storebælt / Great Belt Road |
| Heavy larger | > 18 t | 4 | 1,500.00 DKK | Storebælt / Great Belt Road |
| Largest sets | > 18 t | ≥ 5 | 2,150.00 DKK | All main crossings |
The “Silent Thief” of margin: Double DKK conversion
Denmark is not in the Eurozone. For a foreign transport company, this means a financial trap that many owners do not notice on their invoices.
Most standard EETS devices settle fees in Denmark as follows:
- The system charges the fee in Danish Krone (DKK).
- The device operator converts this to Euro (EUR) at their rate (often with a 3-5% margin).
- Then EUR is converted to your local currency at another, not necessarily favorable, rate.
The result? You pay up to 6-8% more for the “handling” of the currency exchange itself, which the device provider rarely informs you about directly.
Meet our Route Calculator
You already know the rates and what to watch out for regarding currency conversions, but manually calculating costs for a route spanning thousands of kilometers is a direct path to errors. That is why we provide you with a tool that does it for you.
- Precision down to the cent: Our calculator automatically calculates road tolls, taking into account the unique regulations of each country - from the number of axles and weight to vehicle dimensions and Euro or CO2 emission class.
- The choice is yours: The system proposes several alternative routes. You decide whether you prefer to drive faster or cheaper, seeing the differences in travel time and final toll cost clearly.
- Your fleet at your fingertips: You can save your vehicles in the system. This way, you don’t have to enter parameters every time - just select a specific truck, and the calculator adjusts the rates to its specification.
- Real-time cost optimization: By seeing the total toll cost before sending a truck on the road, you can better price the freight and avoid orders that are simply unprofitable at current rates.
Test it for free and without obligation. We believe in simple solutions, which is why we offer a free trial period so you can see how the calculator handles your most frequent routes. No “catches” or hidden commitments.
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Solution: OMV SmartPass and the power of ECB rates
In 2026, the fight for profitability is a fight for fractions of a percent. The OMV SmartPass solution eliminates the problem of hidden currency margins.
- European Central Bank (ECB) rates: OMV SmartPass uses settlements based on official ECB rates. There is no room here for the operator’s “own exchange rate tables.” You know exactly at what rate your Danish Krone are converted.
- Invoice transparency: You receive one consolidated invoice where every transaction in Denmark is clear. You see the rate from the system and you see a fair exchange rate.
- Security (Fines of 9,000 DKK): Danish authorities in 2026 are ruthless. The lack of a functioning device or an incorrect CO2 classification results in an immediate fine of approximately 9,000 DKK. The OMV SmartPass system is fully certified and integrated with the Danish Kilometerafgift, which minimizes the risk of errors.
ONYX - Your official agent on the road to the North
Why should you talk to ONYX about the OMV SmartPass system?
Because ONYX is not just a distributor of “boxes” for the windshield. As an official OMV agent, ONYX helps carriers understand the complexities of the Danish CO2 system and—most importantly—helps recover margin that escapes through unfavorable currency conversions from other providers.
Route Insight:
In Denmark, the Free Flow system on city roads (e.g., in Copenhagen or Aarhus) is linked to low-emission zones. If your vehicle is not registered in the system with the correct CO2 class, you may pay a rate 50% higher just because you entered the metropolitan area.
Time for an audit of your fees
Instead of accepting “standard” invoices, check how much your company is losing on routes to Denmark due to the lack of transparent exchange rates.
Planning routes through Denmark, Sweden, and the Storebælt bridge? Contact ONYX experts. We will help you implement OMV SmartPass with ECB rates, so that every Danish Krone driven works for your profit, not for the intermediary’s margin.
