Great St. Bernard Tunnel (Special Toll)

What is the Great St. Bernard Tunnel?

The Great St. Bernard Tunnel is located in the southern canton of Valais in Switzerland and connects the Swiss city of Martigny via main road 21 with the Italian state road SS27, which leads to the Italian city of Aosta. Construction of the tunnel began in 1958 and was completed in 1964. It was officially opened to road traffic on 19 March 1964.

On the day of the opening, around 1,200 vehicles used the tunnel. In 2013, a total of around 620,000 vehicles were counted, corresponding to a daily average of around 1,699 vehicles. The tunnel is operated by SISEX SA, a company in which both TGSB and SITRASB hold shares. Due to the binational ownership structure, it was decided in 2006 to levy the toll fees without VAT or comparable charges.

Is the Great St. Bernard Tunnel subject to a special toll?

The Great St. Bernard Tunnel is a route subject to a special toll and is therefore subject to the special toll. In addition to the vignette requirement or the heavy vehicle charge, a separate fee must therefore be paid to use the tunnel. You can find more information on the special toll in our guide.

• Category A1: Motorcycles, motorcycles with sidecars, and motorcycles with trailers

• Category A2: Vehicles with two or more axles, height at the front axle below 1.30 m and a total height of up to a maximum of 2 m

• Category B1: Vehicles with two or more axles and a total height of more than 2 m and up to a maximum of 3 m

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

We wish you a pleasant journey to Switzerland and lots of enjoyment on your exploration tour through the country's impressive natural landscapes. Please inform yourself in good time about the applicable toll regulations. In addition, our route planner is available to help you plan your journey optimally and display the relevant toll products. If you have any questions, we will of course be happy to help. Feel free to contact us at any time by email.