Gotthard Tunnel Traffic Updates​ –
Southern & Northern Routes

Gotthard tunnel traffic information for the southbound routes. ​

Basel-Luzern-Gotthard-Lugano:

The driving distance from Basel to Lugano, via Luzern/Stans and onwards through the Gotthard tunnel is ≈ 270 km.
*San Bernardino Tunnel was closed.

Southern route

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Gotthard tunnel traffic information for the northbound routes. ​

Como-San Bernardino-Chur-Zurich:

Travelling north from Italy/Como/Gotthard Tunnel/Zurich is ≈ 240km. Going via the San Bernardino Tunnel/Chur/Zurich is ≈ 293km.

Northern route

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San Bernardino Alternate Route​

​The San Bernardino tunnel route is an alternative, for both northern or southern travel, if there is heavy traffic build-up at the Gotthard Tunnel. This route is very scenic and follows the southern route along Zurich, towards Chur, and finally Belinzona.
map ADAC.de

San Bernardino alternate route to the Gotthard Tunnel

Gotthard Traffic – 2026 Planned Gotthatd Tunnel Night Closures​

Regular Gotthard tunnel maintenance is scheduled again for 2026. Alternative routes north and south are the Gotthard pass (if open) and the San Bernardino tunnel.

  • June 8 – 12, 4 nights, between 8 PM – 5 AM
  • June 15 – 19, 4 nights, between 8 PM – 5 AM
  • June 22 – 26, 4 nights between 8 PM – 5AM
  • Sep 7 – 11, 4 nights, between 8 PM- 5 AM
  • Sep 14 – 18, 4 nights, between 8 PM- 5 AM
  • Sep 21 – 25, 4 nights, between 8 PM- 5 AM
  • Sep 28 – Oct2, 4 nights, between 8 PM- 5 AM
  • Oct 5 -7, 2 nights, between 8 PM- 5 AM
  • source: ADAC DE

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