The Bosruck Tunnel in Austria

Exciting information about the Bosruck Tunnel?

The Bosruck Tunnel, a major infrastructure project in Austria, connects the Ennstal and Steyr Valley regions and plays a vital role in the country's transportation system. Opened in 1999, it stretches over a length of approximately 5.5 kilometers (5,509 meters), making it not only an important part of the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn, but also significantly contributing to relieving road traffic congestion through the nearby Bosruck Pass. The tunnel provides a faster and safer connection between the federal states of Styria and Upper Austria and has proven to be an important driver of the region's economic development. It has two tubes, which primarily lead to the approximately 80-year-old railway tunnel. The tunnel itself has been completely finished since 2013 and has been barrier-free since September 15, 2023.

The Bosruck Tunnel in Austria The most important points in brief

• Widened through lanes from 2.3 meters to 3 meters for large vehicles.
• Barrier-free digital toll lane for faster passage. So if you have the digital toll, you'll save a lot of time
• Clear signage for holders of digital tolls and drivers without them.
• Early marking of the digital toll lane, which is already 200 meters in advance.
• Warning of high fines for passing through without a valid ticket.

Vignette and road toll in Austria

The prices for different types of vignettes in Austria are as follows:

• 10-day vignette from €19.80
• 2-month vignette from €39.40
• Annual vignette 2023 from 109.40 €
• Route toll from €11.50

Drivers traveling to Slovenia and Croatia and passing through the Bosruck and/or Gleinalm Tunnels are recommended to purchase a digital toll ticket from us before starting their journey. This will save you a lot of time and allow you to travel the respective routes easily and comfortably, without having to worry about long waiting times at the toll gate.

FAQ about the Bosruck Tunnel

Do I have to pay a toll at the Bosruck Tunnel?

The Bosruck Tunnel, part of the A9 Phyrn Autobahn, requires a special toll payment instead of a vignette. The digital toll for the tunnel starts at €11.50 and can be conveniently purchased online.

Is there an alternative route to avoid the tunnel?

To avoid the tunnel, take the state road 320 in Altenmarkt im Pongau, continuing towards Liezen via Selzthal. Please note, however, that while avoiding the tunnel saves tolls, it typically results in longer travel times and higher fuel costs.

Which toll roads are there?

On the A9 from Wels to Graz, you pass through both the Gleinalm and Bosruck tunnels, which incur tolls. The Bosruck tunnel is located south of the Gleinalm tunnel.

Are there routes to Croatia?

Depending on your approach to Croatia, you may have to pass through the Tauern Tunnel and/or the Karawanks Tunnel. These are located on the border with Slovenia.

Tolls

• Bosruck Tunnel: From 11.50€
• Gleinalm Tunnel: From 15.50€
• Tauern Tunnel Toll
• Karawanks Tunnel Toll