Danes and Swedes have always crossed the Øresund in order to work or recreate on the other side. Until 2000, the only way of crossing was by ferries. In 2000, the Øresund Bridge was inaugurated. This meant a shift in traffic patterns as the bridge offered better and faster connections. The total traffic across the Øresund increased 63 % in the first year after the inauguration. And the increase continues. However, ferries still cross the Øresund between Elsinore and Helsingborg 50 km north of Copenhagen.
Different means of crossing the Øresund are available; car, train and ferry. Between Copenhagen and Malmö the bridge accommodates cars and trains. Trains run every 20 minutes. Ferries frequently sail between Elsinore and Helsingborg accommodating cars and passengers. Three companies operate between Elsinore and Helsingborg; two car and passenger ferries and a smaller passenger-only ferry. This gives the commuter good alternatives to choose from.
In the following the price structures and possible tax deductibles are outlined. It is indicative information and Copenhagen Capacity assumes no responsibility for price changes or new legislation.
Price structure of the different means of crossing
An overview of the different transportation options and prices are presented in the table below. Further information can be found at the respective internet sites.
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By Bridge
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Price programme
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Price
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Web site
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Car
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www.oresundsbron.com
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Standard price (car)
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DKK 235 (one way)
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Commuter price (car)
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DKK 52 (one way/50 trips/month)
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Business
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DKK 90-188 (dep. on no. of crossings and vehicle)
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Train
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www.dsb.dk
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Standard
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DKK 71 (one way)
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By ferry
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HH-Ferries
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Standard (car)
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DKK 259 (round trip)
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www.hhferries.dk
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Reduced price (car)
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DKK 110 (one way/20 trips)
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Passenger
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DKK 8-15 (one way)
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Scandlines
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Standard (car)
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DKK 254 (one way)
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www.scandlines.dk
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Reduced price (car)
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DKK 160 (one way/10 trips)
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Passenger
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DKK 12-21 (one way)
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Sundbusserne
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Passenger
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DKK 10-19 (one way)
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www.sundbusserne.dk
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Transport related deductibles
The laws governing the possibility of deducting expenses incurred by commuting are related to the location of the work place and the country of residence.
A person living in Sweden and working in Denmark normally pays taxes in Denmark. The person is limited tax liable in Denmark, which means that expenses related to the work are tax-deductible in Denmark. In fact, this means that the transport expenses between home and work can be deducted hereby halving the expense. This includes expenses for the ferry and the bridge.
