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Arlberg Tunnel Toll in Austria

Last updated: 12.05.2025 Reading time: 5 Minutes

What is the Arlberg Tunnel?

Arlberg Tunnel

The Arlberg Tunnel runs beneath the mountain range that gives it its name. The tunnel connects the two western Austrian states of Vorarlberg and Tyrol. The road passing through the tunnel is the expressway S 16. The tunnel is operated by ASFINAG.

With a total length of 13,972 meters (13.9 km), the Arlberg Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in Austria. Unlike many other tunnels in Austria, the Arlberg Tunnel consists of only a single tube (instead of the more common two-tube construction). Due to its proximity to neighboring countries Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, the Arlberg Tunnel is used by around 8,000 cars daily. Construction began on June 1, 1974 (the date of the tunnel breakthrough in St. Anton and Langen), and the tunnel was fully bored through on October 9, 1977 (roughly 3 ¼ years later). It was officially opened to traffic in December 1978.

What many don’t know: At the time of its construction, the Arlberg Tunnel was even the longest tunnel in the world.

The Arlberg Tunnel Toll Road (Special Toll) in Austria

The Arlberg Tunnel is a special toll section, meaning that a toll fee must be paid to use this route, regardless of whether you have a motorway vignette. Therefore, you must pay an additional fee to use the Arlberg Tunnel.

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Alternatives to the Arlberg Tunnel

If you prefer not to use the Arlberg Tunnel, you can take alternative routes such as the Arlberg Pass. The following alternatives are recommended:

  • Germany: Munich - Rosenheim
  • Switzerland: Gotthard Tunnel
  • Switzerland: San Bernardino

FAQ about the Arlberg Tunnel

Yes. Like many other tunnels and road sections, the Arlberg Tunnel requires a toll. This means you must pay a toll fee to use the Arlberg Tunnel, regardless of your motorway vignette.

The cost of using the Arlberg Tunnel varies depending on the number of trips. A single trip costs €17.50 (toll fee €12.50, processing fee €5) and can be purchased digitally as a single, double, or multi-trip pass from our online shop.

No, the Arlberg Tunnel is currently not closed.

Yes. The Arlberg Tunnel can be bypassed via the Arlberg Pass. Alternatively, you can bypass it via Germany (Munich > Rosenheim) or Switzerland (Gotthard Tunnel, San Bernardino).
Michelle Albrecht
Hello, I'm Michelle, and I absolutely love writing. As a copywriter, I've turned my passion into a career! Of course, I also let my creativity run wild in my own books. Ever since I spent half a year living in Australia, my wanderlust has grown even stronger (and I never thought that was even possible). That’s why I’m all the more excited to share tips with my readers for their future adventures!