What is the Landeck Tunnel in Austria?

The Landeck Tunnel in Austria is located west of Innsbruck and east of St. Anton am Arlberg in Tyrol. It can be accessed via the B180. This single-tube highway tunnel on the A12 connects the Upper Inn Valley with South Tyrol through the Reschen Pass. Occasionally, it is also referred to as the Landeck South Bypass. The purpose of the Landeck Tunnel is to alleviate traffic in the municipalities of Landeck and Zams in the Tyrolean Oberland. The tunnel links the Reschenstraße (B180) with the Inntal Autobahn A12. Unlike some other tunnels, there is no separate toll for passing through the Landeck Tunnel; however, it is subject to vignette obligation as part of the A12. The Landeck Tunnel has only one tube with two lanes: one for traffic from north to south and the other for south to north.

Is the Landeck Tunnel subject to toll?

No, the Landeck Tunnel does not have a separate toll. However, it is subject to the vignette obligation since it is part of the A12. The digital vignette can be purchased in our online shop for the price of VARIABLE.

Can the Landeck Tunnel be bypassed?

Yes, the Landeck Tunnel can be bypassed. To do so, you can take the L76 route in Landeck. An added benefit of this route is that it runs alongside the Inn River. Bypassing the Landeck Tunnel this way takes about 20 minutes (10 km), while the direct route through the tunnel takes about 10 minutes (also 10 km). Whether bypassing the Landeck Tunnel is worthwhile in individual cases depends on the direction from which the driver approaches the tunnel.

FAQ about the Landeck Tunnel

Is the Landeck Tunnel toll-free?

No, the Landeck Tunnel is not toll-free. A valid vignette is required since it is part of the A12. However, there is no separate toll for using the tunnel. The toll exemption often referred to only applied in 2020 during the total closure of the L76 state road.

What is the cost of toll for the Landeck Tunnel?

The journey through the Landeck Tunnel is covered by purchasing a vignette, available for the price of VARIABLE in our online shop.

Can one pass through Landeck?

Yes, you can pass through Landeck.

What is the cost of traveling through the Reschen Pass?

The Reschen Pass from Italy to Austria is toll-free. However, on the Austrian side, the vignette obligation must be observed. An immediately valid vignette for Austria can be easily and conveniently purchased from our online shop.

Is the B179 in Austria subject to toll?

No, the B179 is toll-free. However, the state of Tyrol plans to introduce a toll on this section of the route. In such a case, residents would be exempted from paying the toll.

Is the B187 in Austria subject to toll?

No, the B187 in Austria is only toll-free for vehicles above a permissible total weight of 7.5 tonnes.

Is the B180 behind the Landeck Tunnel subject to toll?

No, the B180 is not subject to toll and is therefore toll-free. However, like many roads in Austria, it is subject to vignette obligation. The digital vignette can be easily and conveniently purchased for VARIABLE from our online shop, similar to various other toll products.

How long is the Landeck Tunnel?

The entire Landeck Tunnel is 6,955 meters (6.9 km) long.

Since when has this tunnel been in Tyrol?

Construction work on the Landeck Tunnel in Tyrol began in 1997, and the construction was completed in the year 2000.