Name | Location | metres (mi) | Year | Tubes | Road | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lærdal | Lærdal - Aurland, Norway | 24,510 (15.2) | 2000 | 1 | E16 | |
Zhongnanshan Tunnel | Shaanxi, China | 18.02 km (11.2 mi) | 2007 | 2 | G65, Xi'an-Zhashui Expressway | |
St. Gotthard | Uri - Ticino, Switzerland | 16,918 (10.5) | 1980 | 1 | A2/E35 | |
Arlberg | Vorarlberg - Tyrol, Austria | 13,972 (8.7) | 1978 | 1 | S16/E60 | |
Hsuehshan | Taiwan | 12,942 (8.0) | 2006 | 2 | 5 | |
Fréjus | France - Italy | 12,895 (8.0) | 1980 | 1 | E70 | |
Maijishan Tunnel | Gansu, China | 12.29 km (7.6 mi) | 2009 | 2 | G30, Baoji-Tianshui Expressway | 2 tubes, 12.290km + 12.286km |
Mt. Blanc | Alps, France - Italy | 11,611 (7.2) | 1965 | 1 | E25 | |
Gudvangen | Gudvangen - Flåm, Norway | 11,428 (7.1) | 1991 | 1 | E16 | |
Baojiashan Tunnel | Shaanxi, China | 11.185 km (7.0 mi) | 2009 | 2 | G65, Xi'an-Ankang Expressway | |
Folgefonna | Odda - Gjerde, Norway | 11,150 (6.9) | 2001 | 1 | 551 | |
Kanetsu | Gunma - Niigata, Japan | 11,055 (6.9) | 1985 1991 |
2 | Kan-Etsu Expressway | |
Yamate Tunnel | Tokyo, Japan | 10,900 (6.8) | 2010 | 2 | C2, Shuto Expressway | |
Hida | Gifu, Japan | 10,710 (6.7) | 2008 | 1 | Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway | |
Gran Sasso d'Italia | Abruzzo, Italy | 10,176 (6.3) | 1984 1995 |
2 | A24 | |
Plabutsch | Austria | 10,085 (6.2) | 1987 2004 |
2 | A9/E57 | |
Daxiangling (Nibashan) Tunnel | Sichuan, China | 10.007 km (6.2 mi)) | 2011 | 2 | G108, Yaan-Xichang Expressway | 2 tubes, 10.007km + 9.962km |
Duplex A86 | Rueil-Malmaison - Versailles, France | 10,000 (6.2) | 2009/2011 | 1 | A86 | |
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line | Tokyo Bay, Japan | 9,576 (5.9) | 1997 | 2 | 409 | |
Seelisberg | Switzerland | 9,292 (5.8) | 1980 | 2 | A2/E35 | |
Breiðadals- og Botnsheiðar Tunnel | Ísafjörður, Iceland | 9,120 (5.6) | 1995 | 1 | 60 | |
Longtan Tunnel | Hubei, China | 8.693 km (5.4 mi) | 2008 | 2 | G50, Shanghai-Chengdu West Expressway | 2 tubes, 8.693km + 8.599km |
Enasan | Japan Alps, Japan | 8,646 (5.4) | 1985 1975 |
2 | Chūō Expressway | |
Somport | Pyrenees, France - Spain | 8,608 (5.3) | 2003 | 1 | E07 | |
Korgfjellet | Norway | 8,568 (5.3) | 2005 | 1 | E06 | |
Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway | Tanjong Rhu - Defu, Singapore | 8.5 (5.2) | 2007–2008 | 2 | Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway | |
Gleinalm | Austria | 8,320 (5.2) | 1978 | 1 | A9/E57 | |
Steigen | Norway | 8,079 (5.0) | 1990 | 1 | 835 | |
Sant' Antonio Morignone | Italy | 7,960 (4.9) | 2000 | 38 | ||
Mixiliang (Ziyang) Tunnel | Shaanxi, China | 7.938 km (4.932 mi) | 2010 | 2 | G30, Ankang-Maoba Expressway | |
Bømlafjord | Norway | 7,931 (4.9) | 2000 | 1 | E39 | |
Kuocangshan Tunnel | Zhejiang, China | 7.929 km (4.927 mi) | 2008 | 2 | Zhuji-Yongjia Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.93km + 7.87km |
Rennsteig | Germany | 7,916 (4.9) | 2003 | 2 | A71 | |
Karawanken | Austria - Slovenia | 7,864 (4.9) | 1991 | E61 | ||
Eiksund | Norway | 7,765 (4.8) | 2008 | 1 | 653 | |
Svartisen | Norway | 7,615 (4.7) | 1987 | 1 | 17 | |
Fangdoushan (Jinzhaishan) Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 7.605 km (4.726 mi) | 2006 | 2 | G50, Zhongxian-Shizhu Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.605km + 7.567km |
Cangling Tunnel | Zhejiang, China | 7.605 km (4.726 mi) | 2009 | 2 | Taizhou-Jinhua Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.605km + 7.536km |
Høyanger | Norway | 7,543 (4.7) | 1982 | 1 | 55 | |
Vallavik | Norway | 7,510 (4.7) | 1985 | 1 | 7 | |
Åkrafjord | Norway | 7,400 (4.6) | 2000 | 1 | E134 | |
Oslofjord | Norway | 7,390 (4.6) | 2000 | 1 | 23 | |
Motianling Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 7.353 km (4.569 mi) | 2008 | 2 | G42, Yichang-Chongqing Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.353km + 7.280km |
Shinkobe | Japan | 7,175 (4.5) | 1988 | |||
Baiyun Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 7.12 km (4.42 mi) | 2008 | 2 | G65, | Chongqing-Changsha Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.120km + 7.089km |
Xishan Tunnel | Shanxi, China | 7.110 km (4.4 mi) | 2011 | 2 | Taiyuan-Gujiao Expressway | 2 tubes, 7.11km + 7.03km |
Xuefengshan Tunnel | Hunan, China | 6.956 km (4.322 mi) | 2006 | 2 | G60, Shaoyang-Huaihua Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.956km + 6.946km |
Landeck | Austria | 6,955 (4.3) | 2000 | 1 | 180 | |
Héðinsfjarðargöng I | Iceland | 6,910 (4.3) | 2010 | 1 | 76 | |
Nordkapp | Norway | 6,875 (4.3) | 1999 | 1 | E69 | |
Maurice Lemaire | France | 6,872 (4.3) | 1976 | N59 | ||
Frudal | Norway | 6,758 (4.2) | 1995 | 1 | 5 | |
Pfänder | Austria | 6,718 (4.2) | 1980 | A14/E43 | ||
Wuchiba Tunnel | Huibei, China | 6.708 km (4.168 mi) | 2008 | 2 | Shanghai-Chengdu West Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.708km + 6.693km |
Yangjiao Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 6.682 km (4.152 mi) | 2008 | 2 | Wulong-Shuijiang Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.682km + 6.656km |
Lüjialiang Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 6.664 km (4.141 mi) | 2007 | 2 | G50, Zhongxian-Shizhu Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.664km + 6.663km |
Karisaka Tunnel | Japan | 6,625 (4.1) | 1998 | 1 | 140 | |
Fodnes | Norway | 6,604 (4.1) | 1995 | 1 | 5 | |
Western Scheldt Tunnel | The Netherlands | 6,600 (4.1) | 2003 | N61 | ||
San Bernardino | Switzerland | 6,596 (4.1) | 1967 | A13/E43 | ||
Innfjord | Norway | 6,594 (4.1) | 1991 | 1 | E136 | |
Mingyueshan Tunnel | Chongqing and Sichuan, China | 6.557 km (4.074 mi) | 2008 | 2 | Dianjiang-Lingshui County Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.557km + 6.555km |
Xinglingjing Tunnel | Shanxi, China | 6.555 km (4.073 mi) | 2011 | 2 | Taiyuan-Jianxian Expressway | both tubes 6.555km |
Tauern | Austria | 6,401 (4.0) | 1975 2003 |
A10/E55 | ||
Fjærland | Norway | 6,397 (4.0) | 1986 | 1 | 5 | |
Higo | Japan | 6,340 (3.9) | 1989 1999 |
2 | Kyushu Expressway | |
Sørdals | Norway | 6,338 (4.0) | 2007 | E10 | ||
Putaoshan Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 6.308 km (3.920 mi) | 2009 | 2 | G65, Chongqing-Changsha Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.308km + 6.280km |
Norðoyatunnilin | Faroe Islands | 6,300 (3.9) | 2006 | |||
Kakuto | Japan | 6,255 (3.9) | 1995 | 2 | Kyushu Expressway | |
Hai Van Tunnel | Vietnam | 6,247 (3.9) | 2004 | 1 | 1A | |
Shuangfeng Tunnel | Zhejiang, China | 6.187 km (3.844 mi) | 2008 | 2 | Zhuji-Yongjia Expressway | |
Pretunnel Grand St. Bernard South | Italy | 6,150 (3.8) | 1964 | 27/E27 | ||
Qinling #1 Tunnel | Shaanxi, China | 6.144 km (3.818 mi) | 2007 | 2 | Xi'an-Hanzhong Expressway | |
Qinling #2 Tunnel | Shaanxi, China | 6.125 km (3.806 mi) | 2007 | 2 | Xi'an-Hanzhong Expressway | |
Dabashan Tunnel | Sichuan, China | 6.123 km (3.805 mi) | 2011 | 2 | Dazhou-Shaanxi Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.123km + 6.115km |
Zhongxing Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 6.105 km (3.793 mi) | 2009 | 2 | Wulong-Pengshui Expressway | 2 tubes, 6.105km + 6.082km |
Tiefengshan #2 Tunnel | Chongqing, China | 6.025 km (3.744 mi) | 2007 | 2 | Wanzhou-Kaixian Expressway | |
Atsumi | Japan | 6.022 km (3.742 mi) | 2012 | 1 | Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway | |
Naustdal | Norway | 5,970 (3.7) | 1995 | 1 | 5 | |
Øksendal | Norway | 5,965 (3.7) | 2000 | 1 | 62 | |
Guinza | Italy | 5,960 (3.7) | 2004 | E78 | ||
Fáskrúðsfjarðargöng | Iceland | 5,894 (3.7) | 2005 | 1 | 96 | |
Hakamagoshi | Japan | 5,932 (3.7) | 2000 | 1 | Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway | |
Byfjord | Norway | 5,875 (3.6) | 1992 | E39 | ||
Tosen | Norway | 5,857 (3.6) | 1986 | 1 | 76 | |
Grand St. Bernard | Italy - Switzerland | 5,854 (3.6) | 1964 | E27 | ||
Strengen | Austria | 5,851 (3.6) | 2005 | S16/E60 | ||
Pretunnel Grand St. Bernard Nord | Switzerland | 5,850 (3.6) | 1964 | |||
Mala Kapela | Croatia | 5,780 (3.6) | 2005 2009 |
2 | A1 | |
Hvalfjarðargöng | Iceland | 5,770 (3.6) | 1998 | 1 | ||
Kerenzer | Switzerland | 5,760 (3.6) | 1986 | A3 | ||
Atlanterhav | Norway | 5,735 (3.6) | 2009 | 1 | 64 | |
Haukeli | Norway | 5,682 (3.5) | 1968 | E134 | ||
Sveti Rok | Croatia | 5,682 (3.5) | 2003 2009 |
2 | A1 | |
Hitra | Norway | 5,645 (3.5) | 1994 | 1 | 714 | |
Minoo | Japan | 5.620 km (3.492 mi) | 2007 | 1 | 423 | |
Big Dig/Central Artery | USA | 5,600 (3.5) | 2006 | 2 | Interstate 93 | |
Meiguling Tunnel | Fujian, China | 5.580 km (3.467 mi) | 2003 | 2 | G70, Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway | 2 tubes, 5.580km + 5.568km |
Hanna | Japan | 5,578 (3.5) | 1997 | 2 | Second Osaka-Nara Road | |
Yunzhongshan Tunnel | Shanxi, China | 5.575 km (3.464 mi) | 2011 | 2 | Xinzhou-Baode County Expressway | 2 tubes, 5.575km + 5.565km |
Kallsoyar | Faroe Islands | 5,526 (3.4) | 1985 | |||
Mappo-Morettina | Locarno, Switzerland | 5,518 (3.4) | 1996 | 13 | ||
Thirre - Kalimash | Albania | 5,500 (3.4) | 2010 | 2 | ||
Bosruck | Austria | 5,500 (3.4) | 1983 | A9/E57 | ||
Katschberg | Austria | 5,439 (3.4) | 1975 2007 |
A10/E55 | ||
Kanpuzan | Japan | 5,432 (3.4) | 1999 | 1 | 194 | |
Frøya | Norway | 5,305 (3.3) | 2000 | 1 | 714 | |
Felbertauern | Austria | 5,304 (3.3) | 1967 | 1 | 108 | |
Heggur | Norway | 5,277 (3.3) | 1984 | |||
Cels | Italy | 5,245 (3.3) | 1992 | A32 | ||
Sachseln | Switzerland | 5,191 (3.2) | 1997 | 1 | A8 | |
Alfonso XIII Tunnel (Vielha) | Spain | 5,240 (3.3) | 1948 | N230 | ||
Juan Carlos I Tunnel (New Vielha) | Spain | 5,230 (3.2) | 2007 | N230 | ||
Bolungarvíkurgöng | Iceland | 5.156 (3.2) | 2010 | 1 | 61 | |
Schmitten | Austria | 5,111 (3.2) | 1996 | 1 | 311 | |
Roppen | Austria | 5,095 (3.2) | 1990 | 1 | E60/A12 | |
Freifjord | Norway | 5,086 (3.2) | 1992 | Subsea tunnel | 70 | |
Učka | Croatia | 5,062 (3.1) | 1981 | B8, D3 | ||
Flenja | Norway | 5,053 (3.1) | 1986 | 1 | E16 | |
Cadí | Spain | 5,026 (3.1) | 1984 | E09/16 | ||
Pozzano | Italy | 5,000 (3.1) | 1989 2005 |
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