Tauern Tunnel Special Toll
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Tauern Tunnel (Special Toll)
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What is the Tauern Tunnel?
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The Tauern Tunnel motorway is located in the southwest of Austria and comprises a 6,546-metre (6.5 km) long road tunnel on the Tauern Motorway A 10. Together with the Katschberg Tunnel, the Tauern Tunnel forms an important connection between Villach and Salzburg. Originally, the Tauern Tunnel (as well as the Katschberg Tunnel) was planned with two tubes. However, as the construction project progressed, it became clear that the budget was insufficient and the actual traffic volume was below the original forecasts, so in 1975 it was decided to abandon the construction of the second tube.
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A section toll (special toll) also applies to the Tauern Tunnel, as it is a designated special toll route. There is therefore no vignette requirement for this section or for driving through the Tauern Tunnel; no vignette is required.
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Current: From autumn 2027 to 2033, the Tauern Tunnel and Katschberg Tunnel are undergoing renovation works. Find out what this means for traffic jams, diversions and your travel planning in our news article on the renovation works for both tunnels.
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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
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We wish you a safe trip to Austria and are happy to assist you with any questions about toll regulations. Detailed information on the toll in Austria can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route calculator to plan your trip perfectly and get suitable toll products displayed. Contact us with any further questions about your trip or our digital vignette via our email.
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FAQ about the Tauern Tunnel
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Why was the Tauern Tunnel closed?
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On the night of 29 May 1999, a serious traffic accident occurred in the Tauern Tunnel, caused by an Austrian truck driver falling asleep at the wheel. The resulting damage amounted to a total of 28 million euros and led to the Tauern Tunnel being closed for approximately three months.
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Can the Tauern Tunnel be bypassed?
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Yes. Since the B99 runs largely parallel to the Tauern Motorway, you can follow the B99 first to Radstadt, then continue towards Obertauern and rejoin the Tauern Motorway at St. Michael im Lungau.
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How long does it take to drive through the Tauern Tunnel?
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The pure driving time through the Tauern Tunnel is approximately 12 minutes.
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Is it worth bypassing the Tauern Tunnel?
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Since bypassing the Tauern Tunnel takes approximately 45 minutes, a detour is generally only worthwhile if traffic reports or radio announcements indicate a waiting time of approximately one hour or more in front of the Tauern Tunnel.
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