Swedish B Driving License: Requirements & Costs

Costs for obtaining a driving license can vary a lot based on whether you complete most requirements independently or through a driving school.

Additionally, driving lesson prices vary significantly, particularly between small and big cities, resulting in a significant variation in overall costs for obtaining a driving license.

This article provides an overview of the essential aspects of the driving license process and their (estimated) costs.

Firstly, mandatory parts that generally have the same or very similar prices: 

Part	Where	Price in sek
Risk training part 1 (theory)	E.g. your local driving school	Approx. 700
Risk training part 2 (skid)	E.g. your local driving school	Approx. 2000
Eye/Vision test	E.g. your local optician	Approx. 200
Photo when doing your first theory test	Trafikverket (Transport Administration)	80
Theory test	Trafikverket (Transport Administration)	325 (and 400 after 6pm and in weekends)
Driving test (practical driving test)	Trafikverket (Transport Administration)	800 (and 1040 after 6pm and in weekends)
The driving licence card once you pass all parts	Trafikverket (Transport Administration)	280
Total		In average about 4500 (4385 to 4700)

 All these parts are mandatory, though prices can vary between different driving schools and depending on when you do the theory and driving test.

 There are also "non-mandatory" components depending on your chosen approach. However, certain parts are vital, such as learning to drive a car and navigate traffic. Costs for these parts mainly depend on whether you opt for a driving school or private lessons. These components include:

Part	Where	Price in sek
Driving lessons at driving school (these prices can vary a lot between different driving schools and how long a lesson is, f.i. 50 or 80 minutes and if you buy seperate lessons or many lessons at once and get a discount)	E.g. your local driving school	12 000 – 15 000
Supervisor training / introduction course (in case you choose private lessons)	E.g. your local driving school	Approx. 800 - 1200 (2 persons)
Fuel (when you choose private lessons, these costs depend on how much you need to drive to develop your driving skills)		1000 – 1500
Borrowing a car for the driving test (this you most likely need whether you choose a driving school or do private lessons. Prices can vary a lot, they depend on wether you only borrow a car or also include a warm-up driving lesson)	E.g. your local driving school	Approx. 500 - 1200
Total		In average about 3000 (private) or 14 000 (through driving school)

Therefore the total costs for obtaining a Swedish driving license, including both mandatory and non-mandatory expenses, can range from 7,500 SEK (private lessons) to 18,500 SEK (driving school).

These estimates are however very rough and depend on whether you choose attending a driving school, only take private lessons or both. And with the prevalence of electric cars, fuel costs can be minimal. Overall costs off course also greatly depend on how fast you learn to drive and develop traffic skills.

Frequently asked questions

What's required for a Swedish driving license?

You must complete these mandatory parts: Risk training 1 (theory), Risk training 2 (skid), Vision test, Theory test, and Driving test. Additionally, you need driving lessons, through a driving school and/or privately.

What are the costs of a Swedish driving license?

The costs vary a lot based on your choice of instruction, such as through a driving school or private lessons, and your learning pace. Roughly estimated, it can range from about 7500 to 18,500 SEK.

Are all parts of obtaining a Swedish driving license mandatory?

No, only these parts are mandatory; risk training 1 (theory), risk training 2 (skid), vision test, theory test, driving test, photo at the first theory test, cost for the driving licence card.

How long is the Risk training part 1 (theory) valid?

The Risk training part 1 (theory) is valid for 5 years.

How long is the Risk training part 2 (skid/ halkbana) valid?

The Risk training part 2 (skid/halkbana) is valid for 5 years.

Do I need to complete Risk training 1 first?

No, you do not have to complete Risk training 1 first. If you want you can complete Risk training part 2 (skid/halkbana) first. However, it’s advised and very common to start with the first part.