Yes, you can comfortably drive from Scandinavia to the Italian coast through Denmark, Germany and Austria. For a passenger car, the clearest mainland route is Malmö–Copenhagen–Jutland–Hamburg–Brenner–Verona, followed by the Adriatic, the Gulf of Venice or the Ligurian coast, depending on your destination. However, plan for toll bridges, an Austrian vignette and Italian tolls.
Plan your route through Denmark
The Øresund Bridge connects Sweden and Denmark. For a car up to 6 metres, a one-way ticket bought online costs DKK 465 (€64), while payment at the toll station costs DKK 520 (€72); prices may change. If you are travelling from the Oslo area, a ferry to Denmark is an alternative. You can continue through Jutland to the German border; if you choose a route through the islands, you must also cross the Storebælt Bridge. The price depends on the vehicle’s dimensions and the payment method, so check the current tariff before departure.
Germany without a vignette, Austria with one
A standard passenger car does not need a motorway vignette in Germany. German tolls apply to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes intended for or used to transport goods. From Hamburg, it makes sense to continue via Munich to Austria and allow extra time for heavier traffic.
In Austria, passenger cars up to 3.5 tonnes need a vignette for motorways and expressways. The digital ten-day vignette for 2026 costs €12.80 and can be valid immediately; for a digital two-month or annual vignette bought online by a consumer, an 18-day waiting period applies. On the usual route via the Brenner, you also pay a separate section toll on the A13: a one-way passage costs €11.
In Italy, pay according to the route you drive
Italian motorways do not have a nationwide vignette. On most routes, you take a ticket when entering and pay by card or cash when exiting; the amount depends mainly on the kilometres travelled, the vehicle class and the characteristics of the section. Do not accidentally enter historic city centres marked ZTL: access is usually restricted and monitored by cameras. Keep a warning triangle and a reflective vest in the car; in Italy, seat belts and using headlights throughout the day are also mandatory.
Divide the journey into at least two stages, check the restrictions at the Brenner in advance and book accommodation outside major cities. You can arrange the necessary vignettes for your chosen route in one place through EuroGoPass.