Landeck Tunnel
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Bypass Option?
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Last updated: 12.05.2025
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What is the Landeck Tunnel in Austria?
The Landeck Tunnel in Austria is located west of Innsbruck and east of St. Anton am Arlberg in Tyrol. It can be reached via the B180 road. It is a single-tube motorway tunnel on the A12 that connects the Upper Inn Valley to South Tyrol via the Reschen Pass. The tunnel is sometimes referred to as the Landeck South Bypass. Its purpose is to reduce traffic in the municipalities of Landeck and Zams in the Tyrolean Oberland. The tunnel connects the Reschenstraße (B180) with the A12 Inntal Motorway. Unlike some other tunnels, the Landeck Tunnel does not require a separate route toll (special toll), as it is not considered a special toll route. However, since it is part of the A12, a vignette is required. In contrast to most tunnels in Austria, the Landeck Tunnel has only one tube with two lanes — one for northbound and one for southbound traffic.
Toll Requirement for the Landeck Tunnel
There is no separate route toll (special toll) for the Landeck Tunnel. However, a vignette is required. The digital vignette can be purchased from our online shop. This means that while the Landeck Tunnel is subject to toll, no additional special toll is charged.
Alternative Route
The Landeck Tunnel can be bypassed. Here is a scenic alternative route, which may be helpful in case of traffic jams. From Landeck, take the L76 road. As a bonus, this route runs directly along the River Inn. Bypassing the tunnel this way takes around 20 minutes (10 km), whereas the direct route through the tunnel takes about 10 minutes (also 10 km).
Whether bypassing the Landeck Tunnel is worthwhile depends on your direction of travel.
FAQ about the Landeck Tunnel
No, the Landeck Tunnel is not toll-free. A valid vignette is required since it is part of the A12. There is no separate route toll. The temporary toll exemption often referred to was only valid in 2020 during the full closure of the L76 state road.
Travel through the Landeck Tunnel is covered by the vignette. You can purchase it in our
online shop.
The Reschen Pass from Italy to Austria is
toll-free. However, on the Austrian side, the general
vignette obligation applies. You can buy a valid vignette at any time from our
online shop.
No, route B179 is toll-free. However, the federal state of Tyrol is planning to introduce a toll for this section. If implemented, residents would be exempt.
No. Route 187 in Austria is only subject to toll for vehicles with a maximum authorized mass of over 7.5 tons.
Yes, route B180 is
toll-required. Like many roads in Austria, a
vignette is required. The digital vignette can be purchased easily and conveniently from our
online shop.
The total length of the Landeck Tunnel is 6,955 meters (6.9 km).
Construction of the Landeck Tunnel in Tyrol began in 1997 and was completed in 2000.
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