Gotthard Traffic Map
Real-time visualisation of the situation at the tunnel portals
Useful planning pages
Short, answer-first pages for the questions drivers ask before choosing the tunnel or an alternative.
Gotthard traffic live
Current queue length, wait time, and tunnel status.
Gotthard traffic forecast
See when the next traffic peaks are expected.
Gotthard Pass open
Check pass status, 2026 opening, and the difference versus the tunnel.
Gotthard webcam
Check portal conditions and weather before you leave.
Alternative routes
Compare San Bernardino, Gotthard Pass, Simplon, and the car train.
This weekend
Read the dedicated outlook for the upcoming weekend.
San Bernardino alternative
Understand when the A13 is faster than the A2.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.