What is the Landecker Tunnel in Austria?
The Landecker Tunnel in Austria is located in Tyrol, west of Innsbruck and east of St. Anton am Arlberg. Access is via the B 180 federal road. It is a single-tube motorway tunnel on the A 12, which connects the Upper Inn Valley (Oberinntal) with South Tyrol via the Reschen Pass. The Landecker Tunnel is also referred to as the Landeck South bypass (Umfahrung Landeck Süd) or Landeck South diversion (Landeck-Südumfahrung), as it serves to reduce traffic volumes in the municipalities of Landeck and Zams in the Upper Inn Valley region of Tyrol. The tunnel connects the Reschenstraße (B 180) with the Inntal motorway A 12. In contrast to some other tunnels, no separate route toll (special toll) is charged for passing through the Landecker Tunnel, as the tunnel is not classified as a special toll route. However, as part of the A 12, the tunnel is subject to a vignette requirement. Unlike many other tunnels in Austria, the Landecker Tunnel has only a single tube with two lanes: one lane is used for traffic from north to south, and the other lane is used for traffic in the opposite direction.
Toll requirement for the Landecker Tunnel
No separate route toll (special toll) is charged for the Landecker Tunnel. However, there is a vignette requirement. This means that the Landecker Tunnel is subject to tolls, even though no separate route toll is levied. The digital vignette can be purchased easily and conveniently in our online shop.
Alternative route
The Landecker Tunnel can be bypassed. An alternative route that can be particularly useful in the event of traffic congestion is described below. For this, you drive in Landeck via the L 76. A pleasant side effect of this route is that it runs directly along the River Inn. Bypassing the Landecker Tunnel in this way takes approximately 20 minutes (around 10 km). By comparison, the direct route through the Landecker Tunnel takes about 10 minutes (also around 10 km).
Whether bypassing the Landecker Tunnel is worthwhile in a specific case depends in particular on the direction from which you approach the tunnel.
FAQ about the Landecker Tunnel
Is the Landecker Tunnel toll-free?
No, the Landecker Tunnel is not toll-free. A valid vignette is required for the use of the tunnel, as it is part of the A 12. No separate route toll is charged in addition. The toll exemption that is often referred to applied only in 2020 during the full closure of the L 76 regional road.
How much is the toll for the Landecker Tunnel?
Travel through the Landecker Tunnel is covered by the purchase of a vignette. You can obtain a valid vignette in our online shop.
How much does the trip over the Reschen Pass cost?
The Reschen Pass from Italy to Austria is toll-free. On the Austrian side, however, the vignette requirement that applies in many parts of Austria must be observed. A vignette for Austria that is valid immediately can be purchased at any time easily and conveniently in our online shop.
Is the 179 in Austria subject to tolls?
No, the B 179 is toll-free. However, the federal state of Tyrol is planning to introduce a toll on this road section. Should this happen, local residents would presumably be exempt from paying the toll.
Is the 187 in Austria subject to tolls?
No. The 187 in Austria is only subject to tolls for vehicles with a maximum technically permissible total mass of more than 7.5 tonnes.
Is the B180 after the tunnel in Landeck subject to tolls?
Yes, the B 180 is subject to tolls. As on many roads in Austria, there is a vignette requirement for the use of the B 180. The digital vignette can be purchased at any time quickly and conveniently in our online shop.
How long is the Landecker Tunnel?
The entire Landecker Tunnel is 6,955 metres long (around 6.9 km).
Since when has this tunnel existed in Tyrol?
Construction work on the Landecker Tunnel in Tyrol began in 1997. The construction was completed in 2000.
