Faroe Islands subsea tunnels: tolls, prices and how to pay
How much the four subsea tunnels in the Faroe Islands cost, how to pay the toll in a rental car and what happens if you do not pay in time.
If you drive around the Faroe Islands, you will cross under the sea several times. There are four subsea toll tunnels and they all work the same way: there is no booth or barrier, a camera reads the number plate and payment comes later.
You cross the first one as soon as you land: the Vágatunnilin links Vágar Airport with Streymoy, the island where Tórshavn is.
Subsea tunnel prices
| Tunnel | Rental car | Private car | When you use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| VágatunnilinVágar and Streymoy | 100 DKK return | 50 DKK (≈ €7)Per trip; charged when leaving Vágar | On day one: it links the airport with Tórshavn |
| NorðoyatunnilinEysturoy and Borðoy (Klaksvík) | 100 DKK return | 50 DKK (≈ €7)Per trip; charged when leaving Klaksvík | To reach Klaksvík, Kalsoy (Kallur lighthouse) and Viðoy |
| EysturoyartunnilinStreymoy and Eysturoy (with the underwater roundabout) | 175 DKK per trip | 175 DKK (≈ €23)Per trip. Strendur to Runavík section: 125 DKK | To go from Tórshavn to Gjógv, Eiði or Funningur |
| SandoyartunnilinStreymoy and Sandoy | 175 DKK per trip | 175 DKK (≈ €23)Per trip | To visit Sandoy and its south coast |
Prices checked on 15 October 2026 atTunnil.fo (official operator of the subsea tunnels).Rental companies may charge a different rate: ask when you pick up the car.
How the toll is paid
- There are no booths. A camera photographs the number plate as you pass.
- Rental car: you pay the rental company, which may apply its own rate.
- Private car: you pay online before, or up to 6 days after, crossing. Otherwise an invoice arrives with a 50 DKK surcharge.
- Short stays with your own car (for example, if you arrive by ferry from Denmark): you can register the number plate and a card for automatic payment during your dates.
- Mountain tunnels are free. Only the subsea ones charge.
How much you will spend on tolls
It depends on your route. A typical trip based in Tórshavn usually includes:
- Vágatunnilin, return (arriving and leaving via the airport): 100 DKK in a rental car.
- Eysturoyartunnilin, return (a trip to Gjógv or Eiði): 2 × 175 DKK = 350 DKK.
- Norðoyatunnilin, return (Klaksvík and Kallur lighthouse): 100 DKK.
In that example it comes to about 550 DKK (≈ €74), plus any margin the rental company adds. If you add Sandoy, add 2 × 175 DKK.
The roundabout under the sea
The Eysturoyartunnilin links Streymoy with Eysturoy and has a roundabout inside it, under the seabed, lit up with an art installation. It is one of the most photographed places in the country, even though it is inside a tunnel: do not stop on the road to take photos.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the subsea tunnel from Vágar Airport?
The Vágatunnilin costs 100 DKK return in a rental car (about €13). In a private car it is 50 DKK, charged when leaving Vágar.
How do I pay for the tunnels if I hire a car?
You pay the rental company, usually when you return the car. Cameras record the number plate and the company charges you for each crossing. Ask about their rate when you pick up the car, as it may differ from the official one.
Do ordinary tunnels have tolls too?
No. Only the four subsea tunnels have tolls. Tunnels through mountains are free.
What is the underwater roundabout?
It is the junction inside the Eysturoyartunnilin, the tunnel between Streymoy and Eysturoy. It is a roundabout under the sea, lit up with an artwork.