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30/31 May 2026

Gotthard tunnel this weekend: traffic forecast

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

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Live Gotthard status, last update 19:23. 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).

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Overall assessment

Extreme

Saturday — Saturday 30 May

Worst window
08:00–11:00↓ Southbound (Italy) · 6.4 km
Best window
06:00–09:00↑ Northbound (Germany) · 0.5 km

Sunday — Sunday 31 May

Worst window
15:00–18:00↑ Northbound (Germany) · 8.4 km
Best window
06:00–09:00↓ Southbound (Italy) · 0.5 km

Expected peak queue

Saturday · Saturday 30 May

8 km
3 km
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22

Sunday · Sunday 31 May

8 km
3 km
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
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Advice

Extreme queues — avoid peak hours

Alternative: A13 San Bernardino (≈ 50 min extra)

Southbound

Southbound on Saturday, the 08:00–11:00 window is critical. Better to leave before 06:00 or after the evening peak.

Northbound

Northbound on Sunday, 15:00–18:00 is the main pressure window. Plan the return trip before noon or late in the evening.

Gotthard or San Bernardino?

This weekend, San Bernardino (A13) is the better planning route once the Gotthard queue goes above 4 km or you hit the main peak windows.

Rule of thumb: below 3 km of queue, Gotthard is usually still faster. From 4-5 km upward, or when the tunnel is closed, check A13 seriously. San Bernardino details

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Webcam Gotthard North portal Göschenen an der A2 Richtung South 19:23 — Queue 0 km
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🔄 Updated: 19:23
North portal Göschenen — 19:23Queue: 0 km
Webcam Gotthard South portal Airolo an der A2 Richtung North 19:23 — Queue 3 km
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🔄 Updated: 19:23
South portal Airolo — 19:23Queue: 3 km (~33 min Wait time)

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Weekend planning FAQ

When is the best time to depart southbound on Saturday?

On Saturday, departing before 7:30 AM or after 6:00 PM avoids peak queues. During high season (July–August, Easter), queues start building from 8:00 AM.

Is Sunday evening always busy northbound?

Yes, Sunday afternoon and evening is peak time for return traffic heading north (Germany/German-speaking Switzerland). The highest traffic is typically between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Is the San Bernardino always available as an alternative?

The San Bernardino tunnel (A13) is open year-round and offers a reliable alternative. It adds about 50 minutes but often saves hours of queue time.

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Source: TCS / ASTRA historical patterns