E35 Gotthard (DE/FR-CH-IT)
Regulations for GRT transit and important information
General regulations
| Tunnel length GRT | 16 918.00 meters |
| Max. vehicle height | 4.00 meters |
| Max. vehicle width | 2.55 meters |
| Vehicles with climatisation | 2.60 meters |
| Max. total weight | 40.00 tonnes |
Graphic cross-section Gotthard tunnel
Special regulations for HGVs
| General ban on night-driving | 22.00 to 05.00 |
| Ban on Sunday driving | Saturday, 22.00 to Monday, 05.00 |
| Ban on public holiday driving | day before, 22.00 to 05.00 on day after |
Transport of hazardous materials
The ADR regulations apply:
- Drivers with an authorisation for the transport of hazardous goods through the tunnel must present it before transiting via Göschenen or Airolo.
- Tanker trucks are prohibited from using the tunnel unless their tank is empty and has been cleaned.
Unusual load
As a rule, unusual loads will be moved at night on certain weekdays and accompanied by the police. Depending on the conditions and authorisations, the tunnel will be closed for the duration of the transit of unusual loads.
Transit charges
For cars
Transit through the tunnel is free of charge. However, you must have a vignette (CHF 40).
For HGVs in general
The HGV levy (LSVA) regulations apply.
For unusual loads
The costs and charges are laid down in the relevant ordinances.