Øresund bridge traffic hits all-time high in 2025

Traffic across the Øresund Bridge continues to grow. During the first nine months of the year, an average of 22,730 crossings per day were recorded. This is the highest level since the bridge’s inauguration 25 years ago.

“Traffic across the bridge is increasing and has never before reached the levels we’ve seen this year. 25 years after inauguration, the connection is increasingly important for commuters, businesses, and experiences on the other side of the sound,” says Linus Eriksson, CEO of Øresund Bridge.

Car commuting increased during the January–September period by 9.8 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

“Commuting across the Øresund Bridge was strong last year, but commuter journeys continue to increase. Particularly encouraging is that not only are more commuter trips being made, but more people are also choosing to commute across the bridge,” says Linus Eriksson.

Increased leisure traffic

All three summer months set new traffic records on the Øresund Bridge. In addition to strong leisure traffic with the ØresundGO discount agreement, which increased by 7.2 percent compared to the previous year, a clear increase in cash traffic was also noted, particularly driven by more German leisure travelers.

Truck traffic amounted to an average of 1,668 crossings per day, representing an increase of 3.4 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

The share of green crossings over the Øresund connection continues to grow. In September 2024, electric and hydrogen cars accounted for 13.9 percent of traffic. A year later, in September 2025, the share had increased to 19.3 percent—a growth of 39 percent year-on-year.

Raised earnings forecast

Øresund Bridge’s road revenues rose by SEK 126 million to SEK 2,218 million during the first nine months of the year. Interest costs decreased from SEK 211 million to SEK 181 million due to lower debt.

Operating costs increased by SEK 38 million compared to the same period last year, to SEK 336 million. The increase is in line with expectations and is due to expanded operations, price increases, and currency effects on operating costs in Swedish kronor.

The year’s result before fair value adjustment is now expected to land between SEK 2.4 and 2.55 billion. At the beginning of the year, a result of between SEK 2.25 and 2.4 billion was forecast.