Toll Norway
Why do you have to pay toll charges?
Most countries in Europe charge toll fees. There is a so-called toll requirement. But what does that mean? Tolls are charged for using certain routes such as motorways, tunnels and bridges. The money collected from tolls is invested in the road network, helping to ensure a smooth journey on the way to your holiday. The main areas of investment are infrastructure, traffic management and road safety, as well as environmental protection measures.
Infrastructure: construction and maintenance of roads and motorways
Road safety and traffic management: new technologies such as intelligent traffic systems or toll bridges
Environmental protection: expansion of noise barriers or measures to reduce exhaust emissions
How are tolls collected?
In Norway there is no vignette requirement. Tolls are charged on certain routes (e.g. rural roads), bridges and tunnels. While motorway tolls are common in many other European countries, there is no general motorway toll in Norway.
In addition, a toll fee for remote private roads may be charged. These are usually marked by a small shelter or a metal box with forms. You fill out the form with your name, licence plate number and date and place it on the dashboard. In some cases, payment is also made online.
Norway also has a so-called city toll. This city toll applies to some cities and urban areas such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim or Bodø.
City toll
The city toll is charged all year round and the price can vary depending on the city, weekday and time of day. City tolls are collected at various toll stations in the cities. City tolls apply in the following locations:
Ålesund
Askøy
Bergen
Bodø
Førde
Grenland
Harstad
Haugesund
Kristiansand
Nedre Glomma
Nord-Jæren
Oslo/Bærum
Tromsø
Trondheim
Regulations and vehicle classes
Regulations
In Norway, vehicles are divided into different classes, which affects the amount of the toll. The following rules enable the classification:
Motorcycles: exempt from tolls.
Vehicle combinations (car + trailer): the weight of the towing vehicle is decisive.
Motorhomes: motorhomes under 3.5 t GVW are classified as vehicle class 1. Motorhomes over 3.5 t GVW fall under vehicle class 2, but can use the cheaper vehicle class 1 by purchasing and registering an AutoPASS chip.
Vehicle classes
Norway has the following vehicle classes:
Class 1: motor vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW and all motorhomes over 3.5 t GVW in vehicle class M1 with a valid AutoPASS contract. Important: for vehicle combinations, the weight of the towing vehicle is decisive.
Class 2: commercial vehicles over 3.5 t GVW and motorhomes over 3.5 t GVW without an AutoPASS contract
Paying the toll
Invoice and Epass24
The toll fees on the various routes are collected by more than 300 toll stations. These toll stations can be recognised by blue signs with a camera symbol and “Kr” (Norwegian kroner) and automatically record your licence plate number so that an invoice can be issued for using the route. Paying on site is not possible.
If you do not want to receive the invoice by post, you can register your foreign vehicle online with Epass24 before your trip. This way you receive invoices for your tolled routes directly by email, can view due dates and make payments. You can also store a payment method so the amount is automatically charged to your credit card. Another advantage: the additional fee for identifying the vehicle is waived.
Paying the city toll
If you want to enter a city that is subject to a city toll, the 1-hour rule applies. This means that only one toll passage per hour is charged and must be paid within an area that has multiple toll stations.
Paying toll bridges
When you pass one of the toll bridges, your vehicle is automatically registered via licence plate recognition. For foreign vehicles, the toll is billed via Epass24. You will receive an invoice by post. You can also register your vehicle in advance.
Contract with transponder
If you are staying in Norway for a longer period and, for example, planning a road trip through the country, an AutoPASS transponder contract may also be worthwhile. The AutoPASS chip is a transponder attached to the windscreen and enables cashless charging of toll fees. Payment is made either by invoice or credit card. Advantage: toll fees are usually reduced by around 20%. There is also often a monthly fee cap. In addition, electric and hydrogen vehicles with a contract are often charged at an additional discounted rate. In Scandinavia, transponders are also accepted for paying bridges and ferries.
Notes for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW
Motorhomes that weigh more than 3.5 t GVW (vehicle class M1) and are used privately do not have to have a transponder/AutoPASS chip. However, a transponder can still be worthwhile for a private motorhome, because the lower rates for light vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW then apply. Commercially used vehicles with a weight over 3.5 t GVW are required to have a transponder installed. You can sign a contract with a transponder through an issuing company or directly with AutoPASS via the Norwegian company Fremtind.
Important: Motorhomes rented by you count as commercially used vehicles and must have a transponder if they weigh over 3.5 t GVW. If no transponder is installed, an AutoPASS contract must be taken out.
Special case: rental cars
If you would like to book a rental car for your trip, you should check with your rental provider whether a transponder (also called a “brikke”) is installed in the vehicle. Charging for Norwegian-registered vehicles is usually handled via AutoPASS or directly via the toll company.
If your rental car does not have a Norwegian licence plate and no transponder has been installed, you should register with Epass24. This way the invoice is sent directly to you and possible fees for forwarding the invoice (charged by the rental company) can be avoided. Note: for rental vehicles over 3.5 t GVW, an AutoPASS contract is mandatory.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant trip
We wish you a safe journey and an unforgettable travel adventure. Feel free to use our route planner for your planning. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.
FAQ: Questions and answers about your trip
Is a vignette required in Norway?
No. There is no vignette requirement in Norway. Toll fees are collected electronically on certain routes, bridges, tunnels and in some cities (city toll).
How are tolls collected in Norway?
Tolls are recorded automatically via toll stations. When you pass through, your licence plate is registered electronically. On-site payment is generally not possible; payment is made afterwards via invoices.
What is Epass24 and who is it relevant for?
Epass24 issues invoices exclusively for vehicles with foreign licence plates. For vehicles registered in Norway, billing is handled directly via AutoPASS or the respective toll companies.
Who receives the toll invoice if the vehicle is not registered in Norway?
The registered keeper of a vehicle that is not registered in Norway typically receives a toll invoice by post from Epass24.
Why is it worth registering the vehicle with Epass24 in advance?
If you register your foreign-registered vehicle with Epass24 in advance and create an account, you can receive invoices by email, manage them online, view due dates and make payments (e.g. by credit card). You can also enable automatic payment if you wish.
Do I have to pay additional fees without Epass24?
Yes. Since May 2025, an additional fee has been charged for identifying the vehicle keeper. If you register your vehicle with Epass24 in advance and use an account, this additional fee is waived.
Why can toll invoices arrive retroactively?
From 2026, invoices are expected to be delivered faster due to simplified keeper data identification. During a transition period, however, invoices may still arrive retroactively for trips from previous years.
What is a “brikke” and what is it used for?
A “brikke” is an AutoPASS transponder that is attached to the windscreen and enables automatic recording and billing of tolls. For longer stays, a transponder contract can often offer advantages (e.g. lower rates).
What applies to rental cars in Norway (brikke, licence plate, billing)?
When renting, check whether a brikke (a transponder such as the AutoPASS chip) is installed in the vehicle. For rental cars with a Norwegian licence plate, billing is usually handled via AutoPASS or the toll company and is often passed on by the rental company.
When should I register with Epass24 if I use a rental car?
If your rental car has a foreign licence plate and no brikke is installed, registration with Epass24 is recommended. This ensures invoices are sent directly to you and possible additional fees for invoice forwarding by the rental company can be avoided.
Is AutoPASS mandatory for vehicles over 3.5 t GVW?
Yes. For rental vehicles over 3.5 t GVW, an AutoPASS contract is mandatory. Clarify with the rental company in advance whether the required transponder is available and how billing is organised.
