Katschberg Tunnel (Special Toll)

<h2>What is the Katschberg Tunnel?</h2><p>The <strong>Katschberg Tunnel</strong>, opened to traffic in 1974, is a border tunnel located south of the Austrian center on the Tauern Motorway. It connects the two regions of <strong>Salzburg</strong> (south of Oberweißburg, Unterweißburg and Höf) and <strong>Carinthia</strong> (north of Saraberg and Mühlbach) on the A 10. Construction of a second tunnel tube began in December 2004. This construction was completed in April 2008, allowing the second tube to be opened to traffic. After the completion of the construction work, the western tube is a total of 5,565 meters (5.5 km) long and the eastern tube is 5,898 meters (5.8 km) long.</p><h3>The Katschberg Tunnel as a special toll route</h3><p>The Katschberg Tunnel is a so-called <strong>special toll route</strong>. This means that the Katschberg Tunnel is exempt from the general <strong>vignette requirement</strong> and instead a <strong>section toll (special toll)</strong> must be paid. Additional fees therefore apply for using the Katschberg Tunnel, even if you already own a <strong>vignette</strong> or pay the <strong>section-based toll</strong>.</p><p><strong><em>Currently</em></strong><em>: From <strong>autumn 2027 to 2033</strong>, the <strong>Tauern Tunnel</strong> and <strong>Katschberg Tunnel</strong> will be undergoing <strong>renovation work</strong>. To find out what this means for the risk of traffic jams, detours and your travel planning, read our <a href="/en/blog/tauern-motorway-tunnel-renovation-tauern-tunnel-katschberg-tunnel-1">news article on the renovation work of both tunnels</a>.</em></p><h2>The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!</h2><p>We wish you a <strong>good trip to Austria</strong> and are happy to help with any questions regarding toll regulations. Detailed information on the <a href="/en/vignette/austria/toll-in-austria">toll in Austria</a> can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our <a href="/en/route-calculator">route planner</a> to plan your trip perfectly and see the <strong>suitable toll products</strong> displayed. If you have any further questions about your trip or our <a href="/de/flatrate/flatrate-warenkorb/1">digital vignette</a>, please feel free to contact us via <a href="mailto:support@europamaut.com">email</a>.</p><h2>FAQ about the Katschberg Tunnel</h2><h3>Is the Katschberg Tunnel subject to a (section) toll?</h3><p><strong>Yes</strong>, the Katschberg Tunnel is subject to a toll, as a <strong>section toll (special toll)</strong> is charged.</p><h3>Can you bypass the Katschberg Tunnel?</h3><p>The Katschberg Tunnel can be bypassed via <strong>federal road B99</strong> at St. Michael im Lungau / Stranach towards Mühlbach. However, bypassing the tunnel takes about 45 extra minutes and is therefore generally only worthwhile if the traffic report has already announced a longer waiting time before the Katschberg Tunnel.</p><h3>How high are the two tubes in the Katschberg Tunnel?</h3><p>The <strong>two tubes</strong> in the Katschberg Tunnel are each <strong>4.70 meters</strong> high.</p>