How do I check Gotthard traffic in real time?

The Gotthard Live homepage shows north and south portal queues, estimated wait time, tunnel status, webcams, and the A2 map with updates every 60 seconds.

When should I leave to avoid queues at the Gotthard Tunnel?

Weekdays before 8:00 am or after 8:00 pm are usually the calmest. The worst periods are Friday afternoons, Sunday return traffic, Easter, Whitsun, and summer weekends.

How many minutes of delay do 5 or 10 km of queue usually mean?

A practical rule of thumb is that 5 km often means 45-60 minutes, while 10 km can mean 90-120 minutes or more. Actual delay depends on incidents, open lanes, and how quickly traffic is moving.

When is San Bernardino better than the Gotthard route?

The San Bernardino A13 is often the better option once Gotthard queues rise above roughly 7 km or when traffic is heavily disrupted by closures, crashes, or long stop-and-go stretches.

What are the main alternatives to the Gotthard Tunnel?

The main alternatives are San Bernardino, the Gotthard Pass in season, the Simplon route, and the car train between Göschenen and Airolo. The best choice depends on direction, weather, and live queue length.

Where are the tunnel portals located?

The north portal is in Göschenen in the canton of Uri. The south portal is in Airolo in the canton of Ticino. Gotthard Live tracks both portals with webcams and live traffic data.

What should I do if the tunnel is closed?

First check how long the closure is expected to last and compare that with the current San Bernardino and Gotthard Pass situation. Short closures may justify waiting, while longer ones usually justify rerouting.

Do the Gotthard webcams reflect the real situation?

Yes, webcams are useful for visually confirming traffic, weather, and visibility at the portals. For trip decisions, they should be used together with queue length and estimated wait time.

LIVE TRAFFIC

Gotthard Tunnel
Traffic Live

Live queue length and wait time at Gotthard Tunnel — north & south portals, webcams and A13 alternative routes.

📅Next scheduled closure: Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM(Weekly closure (Wednesday night))

North Portal

0 km

Current queue

Wait time

~0 min

South Portal

3 km

Current queue

Wait time

~33 min

Tunnel

Open

Normal status

Gotthard Pass

Open

Gotthard Pass open to all vehicles

Last update: 07:24 PM

Traffic: Via.ch / ASTRA · Last update: 07:24 PM

Live Gotthard status, last update 07:24 PM. North portal: 0 km queue, about 0 minutes waiting time. South portal: 3 km queue, about 33 minutes waiting time. Gotthard tunnel: open. Gotthard Pass: open. Next planned closure: Wed 27 May, 23:00 - Thu 28 May, 01:00. Best route: check the Gotthard Pass; otherwise choose San Bernardino (A13).

You are driving towards

Check the Pass↓ South (Italy)

~ Medium confidence

Pass open: scenic alternative with no queue

Northbound queue (does not affect you): 3 km

Gotthard~25 min

Alternative~40 min

15 min more

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Gotthard tunnel this weekend: traffic forecast

Predicted queues Saturday and Sunday, best departure windows and alternatives 2026.

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View exact queue positions along the A2 motorway

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Alternative Routes

Real-time comparison of Alpine crossing routes

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Route	Normal time	Current time	Delay	vs Gotthard	Status
🚗 Gotthard Tunnel	25 min	25 min	No delay	—	Clear
🏔️ San Bernardino	50 min	50 min	No delay	+25 min extra	Clear
⛰️ Simplon Pass	90 min	90 min	No delay	+65 min extra	Clear
🛣️ Gotthard Pass★	40 min	40 min	No delay	+15 min extra	Clear