Bosruck Tunnel Special Route 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 traversed 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), which run largely parallel to the railway tunnel that 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.
The digital toll lane is barrier-free. Those who already have a digital route toll ticket pass through the toll station on this lane significantly faster.
The new signage at the toll stations clearly indicates where holders of a digital route toll and users without a digital route toll should position themselves.
The lane for the route toll is already marked in green 200 metres before the actual toll station, in order to avoid last-minute lane changes immediately before the toll station as much as possible.
Passing through without a valid ticket may result in heavy fines.
Accessibility
Since 15 September 2023, both the Bosruck Tunnel and the Gleinalm Tunnel are barrier-free. The through lanes have been widened from 2.3 metres to over 3 metres, making it easier for large cars, motorhomes, and trailers to pass through.
Travel to Slovenia and Croatia
Since travel to Slovenia or Croatia very frequently passes through the Bosruck Tunnel and/or the Gleinalm Tunnel, it is advisable for travellers to purchase an immediately valid, digital route toll (special toll) before setting off. This way, valuable time can be saved at the relevant toll stations during the journey.
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FAQ about the Bosruck Tunnel
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 transit, but a route toll must be paid. The amount of the route toll varies depending on the number of journeys booked.
How do I bypass the Bosruck Tunnel?
You can bypass the Bosruck Tunnel by travelling from Altenmarkt im Pongau via Landesstraße 320 (formerly federal roads B 146 and B 308), which then merges into 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, while you save on toll costs, you should generally expect a significantly longer journey time and, as a result, often also higher fuel costs. Whether bypassing a particular tunnel is worthwhile must therefore always be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Where are 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 Motorway (Wels – Graz) south of the Gleinalm Tunnel.
How do I get to Graz?
On the way from Wels to Graz, the route via the A 9 Pyhrn Motorway passes through both the Gleinalm Tunnel and the Bosruck Tunnel. 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 Tauern Tunnel and/or the Karawanken Tunnel, as both tunnels are located on the border with Slovenia.
