Brief and to the point about commuting deductions:
If you commute more than 24 kilometers to and from work (i.e. more than 12 kilometers one way), you are entitled to deduct commuting expenses from your taxes (according to the current rates for the year, which are set by the Danish tax authority SKAT), regardless of the means of transportation you use (car, scooter, bicycle or commuting with other employees).
Rates for the year 2025
The rates are increasing slightly from the previous year. Skat explains that the rate changes were made based on the following information.
- It is assumed that fuel prices in 2025 will be the same as in 2024,
- cars on the market are getting newer and more economical, which means that we will continue to drive on 1 liter of fuel,
| Year | Rates for driving between 25-120km | Rates for driving more than 120 km |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.23 kr. per km | 1.12 kr. per km |
Source: Skat.dk
Remember: If you cross the Storebælt Bridge, Øresund Bridge and/or Kronprinsesse Marys Bro on your commute from work, whether by car, motorcycle or public transportation, you are entitled to additional tax benefits.
Our comments
The updated commuting rates are slightly reduced and therefore will not severely affect tax deductions for this purpose.
It is worth checking in your tax card (forskudsopgørelse) whether the reliefs mentioned, are taken into account, as this directly affects the amount of payment.
If you change jobs, also remember to update “commuting” and thus avoid unpleasant surprises in the annual settlement.
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