The Bosruck Tunnel is a toll section on the Phyrn highway A9 (Wels - Graz) in the center of Styria, Austria. Specifically, it consists of a railway tunnel and two road tunnels that pass under the Bosruck mountain. Depending on the route, the Bosruck Tunnel is traversed when traveling from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or Germany towards Hungary.
The Bosruck Tunnel road tunnel has a total length of 5,509 meters (5.5 km) and includes two tubes (the construction of the second tube began in 2009), which mostly run parallel to the approximately 80 years older railway tunnel. It has been fully completed since 2013. As of September 15, 2023, both the Bosruck Tunnel and the Gleinalm Tunnel are also barrier-free:
As the Bosruck Tunnel is a special toll road, a vignette is not required for passage; however, a route-specific toll must be paid.
The digital toll for the Bosruck Tunnel starts at 11.50€.
As a journey to Slovenia or Croatia likely involves passing through the Bosruck and/or Gleinalm Tunnels, travelers are advised to purchase an immediately valid digital toll via our online shop prior to their journey. This can save time at the respective toll stations during the trip.
The Bosruck Tunnel can be bypassed by taking the state road 320 in Altenmarkt im Pongau (formerly federal highways B 146 and B 308), which later becomes the E651 (European road), heading towards Liezen. It is important to note that while bypassing a toll tunnel may save the toll fee, it usually results in a significantly longer drive and consequently higher fuel costs. Whether bypassing the tunnel is worth it depends on individual circumstances.
Both tunnels are situated on the A 9 Phyrn highway, which runs from Wels to Graz. Both sections of the route require toll payment.
The digital toll for the Bosruck Tunnel starts at 11.50€.
The Bosruck Tunnel is located on the A 9 Phyrn highway (Wels - Graz), south of the Gleinalm Tunnel.
Traveling from Wels to Graz involves passing through both the Gleinalm Tunnel and the Bosruck Tunnel, both of which are subject to tolls.
Depending on the direction from which you are approaching Croatia, you may need to pass through the Tauerntunnel and/or the Karawankentunnel, as both are located at the border with Slovenia.
The digital toll for the Bosruck Tunnel starts at 11.50€. The toll for the Gleinalm Tunnel begins at 15.50€.
Depending on your direction of arrival in Croatia, you may need to pass through the Tauerntunnel and/or the Karawankentunnel, both located at the border with Slovenia.