Bosruck Tunnel (Special Toll)
What is the Bosruck Tunnel?
Specifically, the Bosruck Tunnel comprises a railway tunnel as well as two road tunnels that pass beneath the Bosruck. Depending on the route chosen, the Bosruck Tunnel is driven through on the way from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or Germany towards Hungary.
The road tunnel of the Bosruck Tunnel is a total of 5,509 metres (5.5 kilometres) long, has two tubes (construction of the second tube began in 2009) that run largely parallel to the railway tunnel, which is around 80 years older, and has been fully completed since 2013.
Bosruck Tunnel as a special toll route
The Bosruck Tunnel is a special toll route on the Pyhrn Motorway A 9 (Wels – Graz) in the centre of Styria in Austria. A route toll (special toll) must be paid for this section of road.
In the digital toll lane, marked in green, the barrier opens automatically based on the licence plate (cars without a trailer and under 2 m wide only). Anyone who already has a digital route toll ticket will pass through the toll station much faster this way.
The new signage at the toll stations clearly shows where holders of a digital route toll and users without a digital route toll need to position themselves.
The lane for the route toll is already marked in green 200 metres before the actual toll station, in order to avoid short-notice lane changes immediately before the toll station as far as possible.
Passing through without a valid ticket can result in heavy fines.
Wider through-lanes
Since 15 September 2023, the through-lanes at the toll stations of the Bosruck Tunnel and the Gleinalm Tunnel have been widened from 2.3 metres to over 3 metres, making it easier for large cars, motorhomes, and trailers to pass through as well. A barrier is still in place: in the digital toll lane, it opens automatically based on the licence plate.
Travelling to Slovenia and Croatia
As a journey to Slovenia or Croatia very often leads through the Bosruck Tunnel and/or the Gleinalm Tunnel, travellers are advised to purchase an instantly valid, digital route toll (special toll) before setting off on their journey. This way, valuable time can be saved at the relevant toll stations during the journey.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
We wish you a good journey to Austria and are happy to help with any questions regarding toll regulations. Detailed information on the toll in Austria can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your journey perfectly and have the suitable toll products displayed to you. If you have any further questions about your journey or our digital vignette, please feel free to contact us via email.
FAQ about the Bosruck Tunnel
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
How much does the digital route toll for the Bosruck Tunnel cost?
Since the Bosruck Tunnel is a special toll route, no vignette is required for the journey, but a route toll must be paid. The amount of the route toll varies depending on the number of trips booked.
How do I bypass the Bosruck Tunnel?
You can bypass the Bosruck Tunnel by taking the Landesstraße 320 (formerly Bundesstraßen B 146 and B 308) in Altenmarkt im Pongau, which then continues into the E 651 (European route), heading towards Liezen. After that, continue via Selzthal. When bypassing a toll tunnel, please keep in mind that although you save on toll costs, you generally have to expect a significantly longer travel time and, as a result, often higher fuel costs as well. Whether bypassing the respective tunnel is worthwhile therefore always needs to be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Where is the Bosruck Tunnel and Gleinalm Tunnel?
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 Bosruck Tunnel located?
The Bosruck Tunnel is located on the A 9 Pyhrn Autobahn (Wels – Graz) north of the Gleinalm Tunnel.
How do I get to Graz?
On the way from Wels to Graz, the route runs via the A 9 Pyhrn motorway through both the Gleinalm Tunnel and the Bosruck Tunnel. Both tunnels are subject to tolls.
Which tunnels are along the way to Croatia?
Depending on which direction you are travelling from to reach Croatia, you will pass through the Tauern Autobahn (Tauern and Katschberg tunnels) and the Karawanks Tunnel at the border with Slovenia.
