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Øresund Bridge — Infrastructure Resource

Øresund
Bridge Hub

Your independent technical and practical resource for the Øresund Bridge crossing between Denmark and Sweden. Engineering data, toll information, and travel guides.

Independent resource — not affiliated with Øresundsbron or official authorities
FIG. 1 — ØRESUND CROSSING ELEVATION (NOT TO SCALE)
SEA LEVEL DK SE TUNNEL PEBERHOLM 4.05 km 4 km 7.8 km 204m TOTAL: ~16 km
SCALE: INDICATIVE ONLY // oresundsbhub.online
Total Length
16 km
Road + Rail crossing
Pylon Height
204 m
Above sea level
Inaugurated
2000
1 July 2000
Train Journey
35 min
CPH Central → Malmö
Structural Analysis
SECTION 02
01 // TUNNEL

Drogden Tunnel

4.05 km

Immersed tunnel constructed from prefabricated concrete elements placed in a seabed trench. Carries both road and rail in separate tubes beneath the Drogden shipping channel.

Type
Immersed
Depth
~10m below sea
Tubes
Road + Rail
Elements
Prefab concrete
02 // ISLAND

Peberholm

4 km

Artificial island created from material excavated during tunnel construction. Serves as the transition point between the tunnel and bridge sections. Now a protected nature reserve.

Type
Artificial
Origin
Excavated fill
Status
Nature reserve
Access
Restricted
03 // BRIDGE

Cable-Stayed Bridge

7.8 km

Cable-stayed bridge with twin pylons rising 204 metres above sea level. Upper deck carries a four-lane motorway; lower deck carries a two-track railway. Opened 1 July 2000.

Type
Cable-stayed
Pylons
2 × 204m
Upper deck
4-lane motorway
Lower deck
2-track railway
Operational Data
SECTION 03
Toll System

Road Crossing Tolls

Road vehicles pay a toll at the plaza. Rates vary by vehicle category. Regular commuters can access subscription programs through BroBizz for reduced per-crossing costs.

MotorcycleCat. 1 — lowest rate
Passenger CarCat. 2 — standard rate
Van / MinibusCat. 3 — higher rate
Heavy VehiclesCat. 4+ — by weight
Full toll data →
Rail Service

Øresundståg Train

The Øresundståg service connects Copenhagen Central to Malmö Central in approximately 35 minutes. Train passengers pay no bridge toll — only the ticket price.

Journey time~35 minutes
Frequency (peak)~every 20 min
Airport stopCPH Kastrup
Bridge tollNone for passengers
Travel information →
Knowledge Base
SECTION 04
Yes. Motorcycles are permitted and classified in their own toll category, typically lower than the standard car rate. They use the same toll lanes as cars.
Both Denmark and Sweden are Schengen members. EU citizens typically cross without passport checks, but temporary controls may be in effect. Always carry valid ID or a passport as a precaution.
90 km/h on the bridge section. Speed cameras are in operation. Restrictions may be lowered during adverse weather.