Border crossing point Karawanken Tunnel — Karavanke

All traffic modes for this border crossing are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras.

Live Queue Status

Current wait time, forecast and live camera

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Weather at Karawanken Tunnel — Karavanke checkpoint for 7 days

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Traffic Status

Nearby Road Incidents 5

Closure

Closed. Roadworks

24.7 km

Closure

Closed. Roadworks

25.9 km

Road works

Single alternate line traffic. Roadworks

27.3 km

Closure

Closed

31.1 km

Closure

Closed

31.3 km

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Austria → Slovenia

Open border (Schengen) — no regular checks, no queue data

Slovenia → Austria

Open border (Schengen) — no regular checks, no queue data

Frequently Asked Questions

The Karawanken Tunnel — Karavanke border crossing is on the Austria–Slovenia border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates.

The Karawanken Tunnel — Karavanke crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data.

Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras.

Yes, the Karawanken Tunnel — Karavanke crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details.

Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods.

For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow.