Frequently asked questions

The tunnel is open 24 hours a day from Sunday to Friday from December to April, with special and restricted opening hours on Saturdays. Due to construction work, the tunnel is partially closed at night from May to the end of August. From September to November 23, 2023 the tunnel is closed 24 hours a day. You can find the detailed opening hours here.

Arrival is possible until 06:00 am and again from 10:00 am.

Departure is possible in the morning until 09:00 am and in the evening, at the earliest from 06:00 pm.

You have the choice between buying two single tickets (summer outward journey / winter return journey) or a winter return ticket. 

It is possible to buy e-tickets for multiple vehicles. When purchasing multiple tickets, you will receive one ticket with multiple valid QR codes. The e-ticket can be passed on to the other vehicles in paper or electronic form.

You can buy the return ticket valid from Sunday to Friday. The return journey can be made on all weekdays including Saturday.

For arrival on Saturday you have to buy the Saturday return ticket. The return journey can be made on all weekdays including Saturday.

The ticket will be delivered immediately after purchase. If the e-mail does not arrive, we recommend checking your spam folder.

Please try again with a different internet browser.

The e-mail address can be changed at any time under "My account". Tickets that have already been purchased will not automatically be sent to the new address. To have your ticket sent to you again, please contact us at ticketing@ekwstrom.ch.

In this case, we recommend to check at first your spam folder. If the ticket is not in the spam folder, it's possible that an incorrect e-mail address was entered when the ticket was purchased, please contact us via e-mail at ticketing@ekwstrom.ch.

The ticket can be downloaded again in the customer account under order history / documents.

Online tickets can only be purchased in CHF. The amount will be charged to you in your local currency at the bank's current exchange rate.

It is possible to buy your ticket on site at the tunnel exit (Italian side). We accept cash payments in CHF or EUR (no EUR coins / change in CHF only) or EC-/ and credit cards. However, if you buy a ticket on site, you will not benefit from any discount.

The payment point is located at the tunnel exit on the Italian side.

The ticket purchased online is only valid in the selected season (summer season from 01.05. to 30.11. / winter season from 01.12. to 30.04.) and for a maximum of three months from the time of electronic delivery. Return tickets remain valid when the season changes.

Return tickets are valid for three months from the date of purchase. The tickets remain valid even if the season changes. Return tickets are valid in both directions.

Return tickets are valid in both directions.

The return ticket arrival on Saturday is valid on all weekdays including Saturday.

The return ticket Sunday to Friday is valid for the return journey on all weekdays including Saturday.

Yes, the Saturday ticket is also valid for arrival on Sunday to Friday, but there will be no refund of the overpaid amount.

Tickets purchased online cannot be refunded or exchanged. Refunds are also excluded if the journey is not taken due to illness, accident, force majeure or similar circumstances.

As a rule, return tickets purchased on site cannot be refunded or exchanged. Refunds are also excluded if the journey is not taken due to illness, accident, force majeure or similar circumstances.

The entry in the vehicle registration document is decisive, the ticket must be purchased accordingly.

There is no additional charge for trailers. A ticket for passenger cars is sufficient.

Motorhomes and passenger cars with caravans fall into the same category and need a camper/caravan ticket.

The rate for motorhomes or caravans remains the same, regardless of whether the weight is under or over 3.5 t.

The EKW value card can only be purchased on site at the tunnel toll gate. We accept cash payments in CHF or EUR (no EUR coins / change in CHF only) or EC and credit cards.

There is no discount on individual tickets. However, value tickets can be purchased at special rates at the tunnel toll station (see section Prices).

During the winter months (November to April) we strongly recommend that you equip your vehicle with winter tyres. If your car does not have four-wheel drive, we also recommend carrying snow chains.

The maximum vehicle height is 3.60 m, the maximum vehicle width is 2.55 m.

The tunnel has a length of 3.5 km and is only passable with one lane.

The tunnel Munt La Schera is privately owned by Engadiner Kraftwerke AG. The fee must be paid for the use of this private tunnel.

No! For safety reasons, bicycles are officially prohibited. You will find information on the bike shuttle service under information.

Incoming e-mails will be answered from Monday to Friday during normal business hours.

No, the Munt La Schera road tunnel is privately owned by Engadiner Kraftwerke AG. The use of the tunnel is governed by the terms of use https://www.ekwstrom.ch/en/livigno/termsofuse. Use of the road tunnel implies acceptance of these terms of use.