Commuting to Sweden by train, car or ferry
Do you commute between Denmark and Sweden for work? Here you can read about travelling across Øresund by car, ferry or train, public transport tickets and commuter discounts.
Travel to Sweden by car or motorcycle via the Øresund Bridge
You can buy a single ticket for a passenger vehicle at the toll station or online.
If you commute regularly, an ØresundCOMMUTER agreement can reduce your travel costs. You receive an additional discount after more than 16 single trips within a month.
Read about tickets and discount options at oresundsbron.se
Ferry between Helsingør and Helsingborg
If you live near Helsingør or Helsingborg, travelling by ferry across Øresund may be a practical option. The crossing takes around 20 minutes.
Ferries operate almost around the clock and normally depart every 15 minutes during the day. It may be a good idea to book in advance during public holidays and busy travel periods.
Frequent travellers can choose between different commuter agreements and discounted fares. Also, return tickets for same-day or weekend travel are usually cheaper than standard tickets.
The ferry services are operated by Øresundslinjen and Sundsbusserne.
See prices and timetables at oresundslinjen.com
See prices and timetables at sundsbusserne.dk (in Swedish and Danish only)
Travel by train across the Øresund Bridge
You can travel between Denmark and Sweden by Øresund train using a single ticket for the entire journey.
The ticket is valid on trains, buses and local public transport on both sides of Øresund, including the Øresund train, DSB InterCity trains, S-trains, Movia buses, the Copenhagen Metro and local railways in Denmark, as well as Skånetrafiken buses and Pågatåg in Sweden.
DSB’s Øresund ticket costs the same regardless of the direction of travel, and return tickets are not discounted. Prices vary depending on your destination in Sweden. You can also pay extra to reserve a first-class seat or bring a bicycle on board.
Tickets to Malmö can be purchased at ticket machines at train stations in the Copenhagen area or via Skånetrafiken’s website and app.
Read about tickets at skanetrafiken.dk
Travel to Malmø with a travel card
If you travel from Denmark to Malmö, you can use Rejsekort for your journey either through the Rejsekort app or with a physical travel card. The price is the same as for an Øresund ticket.
Until the end of June 2026, you can check in and out with a physical Rejsekort at Malmö C, Hyllie and Triangeln stations. Later in 2026, the Rejsekort check-in stands in Malmö will be replaced by Basiskort stands.
Monthly travel card
If you commute regularly between Denmark and Sweden, you can buy a monthly travel card called the Øresund card.
The card is digital and can be purchased and renewed at DSB ticket sales points in the Copenhagen area.
Read about the Øresund card at dsb.dk
Deduction for travel expenses as a cross-border commuter
If you work in Denmark, you may be entitled to deduct travel expenses between your home and workplace, provided the costs are paid by you and not reimbursed by your employer.
The deduction is calculated per workday based on the distance travelled and only applies to the days you actually commute to work.
You can only claim a deduction for the part of your daily travel that exceeds 24 km in total. This means that the distance between your home and workplace must exceed 12 km each way.
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