What is the Bosrucktunnel?
The Bosrucktunnel is a special toll section on the Pyhrn Motorway A 9 (Wels – Graz) in the centre of Styria in Austria. For this section of the route, a route-specific toll (special toll) must be paid. Specifically, the Bosrucktunnel consists of a railway tunnel as well as two road tunnels that run beneath the Bosruck. Depending on the chosen route, the Bosrucktunnel is used when travelling from Switzerland, Liechtenstein or Germany in the direction of Hungary.
The road tunnel of the Bosrucktunnel has a total length of 5,509 metres (5.5 kilometres), features two tubes (construction of the second tube began in 2009), which run largely parallel to the railway tunnel that is around 80 years older, and has been fully completed since 2013. Since 15 September 2023, both the Bosrucktunnel and the Gleinalmtunnel have been accessible:
- The traffic lanes have been widened from 2.3 metres to over 3 metres, so that large passenger cars, motorhomes and trailers can pass through more easily.
- The digital toll lane is barrier-free. Anyone who already has a digital route toll ticket can pass through the toll station significantly faster using this lane.
- The new signage at the toll stations clearly indicates where holders of a digital route toll and users without a digital route toll must line up.
- The lane for the route toll is marked in green already 200 metres before the actual toll station in order to minimise last-minute lane changes directly in front of the toll station.
- Driving through without a valid ticket may result in substantial fines.
Travel to Slovenia and Croatia
As journeys to Slovenia or Croatia very often lead via the Bosrucktunnel and/or the Gleinalmtunnel, it is advisable for travellers to purchase a immediately valid, digital route toll (special toll) before starting their trip. This makes it possible to save valuable time at the relevant toll stations during the journey.
FAQ about the Bosrucktunnel
How much does the digital route toll for the Bosrucktunnel cost?
As the Bosrucktunnel is a special toll section, no vignette is required for passage, but a route-specific toll must be paid. The amount of the route toll varies depending on the number of journeys booked.
How can I bypass the Bosrucktunnel?
You can bypass the Bosrucktunnel by taking the Landesstraße 320 in Altenmarkt im Pongau (formerly federal roads B 146 and B 308), which then becomes the E 651 (European route), in the direction of Liezen. You then continue via Selzthal. Please bear in mind when bypassing a toll tunnel that, although you save the toll costs, you will usually face a significantly longer journey time and therefore often higher fuel costs. Whether bypassing the tunnel is worthwhile must therefore always be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Where are the Bosrucktunnel and Gleinalmtunnel located?
Both tunnels are located on the A 9 Pyhrn Motorway, which runs from Wels to Graz. Both sections are subject to tolls.
Where is the Bosrucktunnel located?
The Bosrucktunnel is located on the A 9 Pyhrn Motorway (Wels – Graz), south of the Gleinalmtunnel.
How do I get to Graz?
When travelling from Wels to Graz, the route along the A 9 Pyhrn Motorway passes through both the Gleinalmtunnel and the Bosrucktunnel. Both tunnels are subject to tolls.
Which tunnels are on the way to Croatia?
Depending on the direction from which you are travelling to Croatia, you will pass through the Tauerntunnel and/or the Karawankentunnel, as both tunnels are located on the border with Slovenia.
