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Gotthard
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This Weekend at the Gotthard
Traffic forecast for Saturday and Sunday
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Last update: 12:48

North Portal
2 km
Current queue
Wait time
~20 min
South Portal
9 km
Current queue
Wait time
~108 min
Tunnel
Open
Normal status
Gotthard Pass
Closed
Winter closure until May 2026
Weather GöschenenRainTemp. 9°CWind 8 km/h⚠ Rain — drive carefully

Source: gotthard-traffic.ch  ·  Last update: 12:48

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Southbound (Towards Italy)

Göschenen → Airolo
TUNNEL 17 kmA2from Erstfeld/AltdorfErstfeld469 m · +25 kmAmsteg516 m · +20 kmGurtnellen738 m · +15 kmWassen926 m · +8 km✝ historic churchSchöllenenA2 ExitGöschenen1106 mA2 ExitNorth Portal ↓⬇ into tunnelN2 km · 20 min

Northbound (Towards Germany)

Airolo → Göschenen
TUNNEL 17 km⬆ tunnel exitSouth Portal ↑Airolo1175 mA2 ExitA2Quinto900 m · +5 kmA2 ExitFaido720 m · +15 kmA2 → Biasca / BellinzonaN9 km · 108 min

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Alternative Routes

Real-time comparison of Alpine crossing routes

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✦ Best route now
Gotthard Tunnel
17 km · Motorway A2
RouteNormal timeCurrent timeDelayvs GotthardStatus
🚗 Gotthard Tunnel★25 min45 min+20 min—Clear
🏔️ San Bernardino50 min50 minNo delay+5 min extraClear
⛰️ Simplon Pass90 min90 minNo delay+45 min extraClear
🛣️ Gotthard Pass40 min—Blocked—Blocked
🚗Gotthard TunnelClear
17 km · Motorway A2
Main route through the Alps
🏔️San BernardinoClear
A13 · 6.6 km tunnel
Via Chur / Thusis – Recommended alternative
⛰️Simplon PassClear
64 km · Via Brig
Scenic route, but longer
🛣️Gotthard PassBlocked
Summer only
Closed November – May
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💡 San Bernardino (A13) is often the best alternative on summer weekends. Always check the situation before you leave!

Traffic Forecasts 2026

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Next traffic peak: Fri 10 Apr, 16:48

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Guides & Tips

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When to Avoid the Gotthard 2026

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Alternative Routes

San Bernardino, Simplon, Gotthard Pass, car train. All alternatives with times and costs.

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Tunnel History

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