List of tunnels by length

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[edit] The World's Longest Tunnels (in use, merged table)

Name Location metres (miles) Type Year Comment
Seikan Tunnel Tsugaru Strait, Japan 53,850 (33.5) Railway 1988 longest tunnel, longest narrow gauge tunnel
Channel Tunnel English Channel, England - France 49,940 (31.1) Railway 1994 longest underwater section
Iwate-Ichinohe Tunnel Japan 25,810 (16.0) Railway 2002 longest land tunnel
Lærdal Laerdal - Aurland, Norway 24,510 (15.2) Road 2000 longest road tunnel
Daishimizu Tunnel Mikuni Mountain Range, Japan 22,221 (13.8) Railway 1982
Wushaoling Tunnel Wuwei, China 21,050 (13.1) Railway 2006
Simplon Alps, Switzerland - Italy 19,803 (12.3) Railway 1906 second tube opened in 1922 (19.824 m long)
Vereina Klosters - Sagliains, Switzerland 19,058 (11.8) Railway 1999 longest meter gauge rail tunnel
Shin Kanmon Kanmon Straits, Japan 18,713 (11.6) Railway 1975
Apennine Bologna - Florence, Italy 18,507 (11.5) Railway 1934
Qinling I-II Qinling Mountains, China 18,457 (11.5) Railway 2002
St. Gotthard Alps, Switzerland 16,918 (10.2) Road 1980
Rokkô Rokkô Mountain, Japan 16,250 (10.1) Railway 1972
Furka Base Andermatt - Brig, Switzerland 15,442 (9.6) Railway 1982
Haruna Gunma Prefecture, Japan 15,350 (9.5) Railway 1982
Severomuyskiy Baikal Amur Mainline, Russia 15,343 (9.5) Railway 2003
Gorigamine Takasaki - Nagano, Japan 15,175 (9.4) Railway 1997
Monte Santomarco Paola - Cosenza, Italy 15,040 (9.3) Railway 1987
St. Gotthard Alps, Switzerland 15,003 (9.3) Railway 1882
Nakayama Nakayama Pass, Honshū, Japan 14,857 (9.2) Railway 1982
Mount Macdonald Tunnel Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park, Canada 14,723 (9.1) Railway 1989
Lötschberg Alps, Switzerland 14,612 (9.1) Railway 1913
Romeriksporten Oslo - Gardermoen airport, Norway 14,580 (9.1) Railway 1999
Dayaoshan Nanling Mountains, China 14,294 (8.9) Railway 1987
Arlberg Alps, Austria 13.972 (8.7) Road 1978
Hokuriku Sea of Japan coast, Japan 13,870 (8.6) Railway 1962
Fréjus (Mont Cenis) Alps, France and Italy 13,636 (8.4) Railway 1871
Shin Shimizu Mikuni Mountains, Japan 13,500 (8.4) Railway 1967
Hex River South Africa 13,400 (8.3) Railway 1989
Sciliar Verona - Brennero, Italy 13,159 (8.2) Railway 1993
there are more railway tunnels <13,159 Railway
Hsuehshan Taipei - Yilan, Taiwan 12,942 (8.0) Road 2006
Fréjus Alps, France 12,895 (8.0) Road 1980
Mt. Blanc Alps, France - Italy 11,611 (7.0) Road 1965
there are more road tunnels <11,611 Road

[edit] The World's Longest Tunnels (under construction, merged table)

Very incomplete table.

Name Location metres (miles) Type Year Comment
Gotthard Base Tunnel Alps, Switzerland 57,072 (35.5) Railway 2015
Lötschberg Base Tunnel Alps, Switzeland 34,577 (21.5) Railway 2007 bore already completed, longest temporaneous single track tunnel (of 34,6 km, only about 13 will be double track)
Guadarrama Tunnel Spain 28,377 (17.6) Railway 2007
Hakkoda Tunnel Hakkoda Mountains, Japan 26,455 (16.5) Railway 2010
Lainzer / Wienerwald west of Vienna, Austria 23,844 (14.8) Railway 2015
Îyama Hokuriko, Japan 22,225 (13.8) Railway 2013
Vaglia Bologna - Firenze 18,711 (11.6) Railway 2008
Zhongnanshan (double) China 18,040 Road 2009 two tubes
Savio Rail Tunnel Helsinki - Kerava, Finland 13,500 (8.4) Railway 2008
many more tunnels under construction <13,500
Lowari Tunnel Chitral, Pakistan 8,600 (5.3) Railway 2009

[edit] Longest continuous rock tunnel

Name Location Length in km (mi) Year Completed
Päijänne Water Tunnel Southern Finland, Finland 120 (74.6) 1982
Bolmen Water Tunnel Kronoberg/Scania, Sweden 82 (51) 1987

Note: There are buried oil and gas pipelines of higher length.

[edit] Railroad (excluding subways)

Rank Name Location Length in km (mi) Year Completed
1 Seikan Tunnel Tsugaru Strait, Japan 53.9 (33.5) 1988
2 Channel Tunnel English Channel, England - France 50.0 (31.1) 1994
3 Hakkoda Tunnel Hakkoda Mountains, Japan 26.5 (16.5) 2010 (?)
4 Iwate-Ichinohe Tunnel Japan 25.8 (16.0) 2002
5 Daishimizu Tunnel Mikuni Mountain Range, Japan 22.2 (13.8) 1982
6 Wushaoling Tunnel Wuwei, China 20.05 (12.4) 2006
7/8 Simplon (two tubes) Alps, Switzerland - Italy 19.8 (12.3) 1906/1922
9 Vereina Klosters - Sagliains, Switzerland 19.1 (11.8) 1999
10 Shin Kanmon Kanmon Straits, Japan 18.7 (11.6) 1975
11 Apennine Bologna - Florence, Italy 18.5 (11.5) 1934
12 Qinling I-II Qinling Mountains, China 18.5 (11.5) 2002
13 Rokkô Rokkô Mountain, Japan 16.3 (10.1) 1972
14 Furka Base Andermatt - Brig, Switzerland 15.4 (9.6) 1982
15 Haruna Gunma Prefecture, Japan 15.4 (9.5) 1982
16 Severomuyskiy Baikal Amur Mainline, Russia 15.3 (9.5) 2001
17 Gorigamine Takasaki - Nagano, Japan 15.2 (9.4) 1997
18 Monte Santomarco Paola - Cosenza, Italy 15.0 (9.3) 1987
19 St. Gotthard Alps, Switzerland 15.0 (9.3) 1882
20 Nakayama Nakayama Pass, Honshū, Japan 14.9 (9.2) 1982
21 Lötschberg Alps, Switzerland 14.6 (9.1) 1913
22 Mount Macdonald Tunnel Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park, Canada 14.6 (9.1) 1989
23 Romeriksporten Oslo - Gardermoen airport, Norway 14.6 (9.1) 1999
24 Dayaoshan Nanling Mountains, China 14.3 (8.9) 1987
25 Hokuriku Sea of Japan coast, Japan 13.9 (8.6) 1962
26 Fréjus (Mont Cenis) Alps, France 13.5 (8.4) 1871
27 Shin Shimizu Mikuni Mountains, Japan 13.5 (8.4) 1967
28 Savio Rail Tunnel Helsinki - Kerava, Finland 13.5 (8.4) 2008
29 Sciliar Verona - Brennero, Italy 13.2 (8.2) 1993

[edit] Subways (Metro/Underground railways)

Name Location Length in km (mi) Year Completed
Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line Moscow, Russia 41.5 (25.7) 1983-2002
U7 Spandau-Rudow, Berlin, Germany 31.8 (19.7) 1924-1984
Northern Line Morden-Bank-East Finchley, London, UK 27.8 (17.2) 1890-1940
Blue Line Kungsträdgården-Hjulsta, Stockholm, Sweden 14.3 (8.8) 1975-1977
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[edit] Vehicular

Rank Name Location metres (mi) Year Comment
1 Lærdal Lærdal - Aurland, Norway 24,510 (15.2) 2000
2 St. Gotthard Uri - Ticino, Switzerland 16,918 (10.5) 1980 [5]
3 Arlberg Vorarlberg - Tirol, Austria 13,972 (8.7) 1979
5 Hsuehshan Taiwan 12,942 (8.0) 2006 Two tubes
6 Fréjus France - Italy 12,895 (8.0) 1980
7 Mt. Blanc Alps, France - Italy 11,611 (7.2) 1965
8 Gudvangen Gudvangen - Flåm, Norway 11,428 (7.1) 1991 Continued tunnel of 5.0 km just nearby
9 Folgefonn Odda - Gjerde, Norway 11,150 (6.9) 2001
10 Kanetsu Expressway Tokyo - Niigata, Japan 11,055 (6.9) 1985
1991		 Two tubes (the older 10,926 m)
Gran Sasso d'Italia Abruzzo, Italy 10,176 (6.3) 1984
1995		 Two tubes (the newer 10,173 m)
Le tunnel Est Rueil-Malmaison - Versailles, France 10,000 (6.2) 2006
Plabutsch Austria 9,919 (6.2) 1987
2004		 Two tubes (the older 9,755 m)
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Tokyo Bay, Japan 9,576 (5.9) 1997[1] Two subsea tubes (second 9,583 m)
Seelisberg Switzerland 9,292 (5.8) 1980
Mt. Ena Japan Alps, Japan 8,646 (5.4) 1976
Somport France - Spain 8,608 (5.3) 2003
Serra da Estrela Portugal 8,600 (5.3)
Korgfjellet Norway 8,568 (5.3) 2005
Gleinalm Austria 8,320 (5.2) 1978
Bulongqing China 8,100 (5.0) 2003
Steigen Norway 8,079 (5.0) 1990
Sant' Antonio Morignone Italy 7,960 (4.9) 2000
Bømlafjord Norway 7,931 (4.9) 2000 [1] Subsea tunnel
Rennsteig Germany 7,916 (4.9) March 2003
Karawanken Austria - Slovenia 7,864 (4.9) 1991
Svartisen Norway 7,615 (4.7) 1987
Høyanger Norway 7,543 (4.7) 1982
Vallavik Norway 7,510 (4.7) 1985
Åkrafjord Norway 7,400 (4.6) 2000
Oslofjord Norway 7,390 (4.6) 2000 [1] Subsea tunnel
Shinkobe Japan 7,175 (4.5) 1988
Landeck Austria 6,955 (4.3) 2000
Nordkapp Norway 6,875 (4.3) 1999 [1] Subsea tunnel
Maurice Lemaire France 6,872 (4.3) 1976 [6]
Frudal Norway 6,758 (4.2) 1995
Fänder Austria 6,718 (4.2) 1980
Karisaka Japan 6,625 (4.1) 1998
Fodnes Norway 6,604 (4.1) 1995
Westerschelde The Netherlands 6,600 (4.1) 2003 [1] Subsea tunnel
San Bernardino Switzerland 6,596 (4.1) 1967
Innfjord Norway 6,594 (4.1) 1991
Tauern Austria 6,401 (4.0) 1975
2003		 Two tubes (the newer 6,392 m)
Fjærland Norway 6,397 (4.0) 1986
Higo Japan 6,340 (3.9) 1989
1999		 Two tubes (the newer 6,328 m)
Tunnel 1 Colombia 6,330 (3.9)
Norðoyatunnilin Faroe Islands 6,300 (3.9) 2006 [1] Subsea tunnel
Kakuto Japan 6,255 (3.9) 1995
Haûi Vaân Pass Vietnam 6,247 (3.9) 2004
Pretunnel Grand St. Bernard South Italy 6,150 (3.8)
Naustdal Norway 5,970 (3.7) 1995
Øksendal Norway 5,965 (3.7) 2000
Guinza Italy 5,960 (3.7) 2004
Hakamagoshi Japan 5,932 (3.7) 2000
Byfjord Norway 5,875 (3.6) 1992 [1] Subsea tunnel
Tosen Norway 5,857 (3.6) 1986
Grand St. Bernard Italy - Switzerland 5,854 (3.6) 1964 [4]
Strengen Austria 5,851 (3.6) 2005
Pretunnel Grand St. Bernard Nord Switzerland 5,850 (3.6)
Mala Kapela Croatia 5,780 (3.6) 2005 Two tubes bored, only one currently used
Hvalfjarðargöng Iceland 5,770 (3.6) 1998 [1] Subsea tunnel
Kerenzer Switzerland 5,760 (3.6) 1986
Haukeli Norway 5,682 (3.5) 1968
Sveti Rok Croatia 5,682 (3.5) 2003 Two tubes bored, only one currently used
Hitra Norway 5,645 (3.5) 1994 [1] Subsea tunnel
Hanna Japan 5,578 (3.5) 1997
Kallsoyar Faroe Islands 5,526 (3.4) 1985
Mappo - Morettina Switzerland 5,518 (3.4) 1996
Bosruck Austria 5,500 (3.4) 1983
Katschberg Austria 5,439 (3.4) 1975 Second tube opened 2007
Kanpuzan Japan 5,432 (3.4) 1999
Sozina Serbia - Montenegro 5,400 (3.4) 2005
Tunnel 11 Colombia 5,370 (3.3)
Frøya Norway 5,305 (3.3) 2000 [1] Subsea tunnel
Felbertauern Austria 5,304 (3.3) 1967
Dafengyakou China 5,300 (3.3) 2003
Heggur Norway 5,277 (3.3) 1984
Cels Italy 5,245 (3.3) 1992
Sachseln Switzerland 5,191 (3.2) 1997
Alfonso XIII Tunnel (Vielha) Spain 5,240 (3.3) 1948 [3]
Juan Carlos I Tunnel (New Vielha) Spain 5,230 (3.2) 2005
Scmitten Austria 5,111 (3.2) 1996
Yuanjiang China 5,100 (3.2) 2003
Roppen Austria 5,095 (3.2) 1990
Freifjord Norway 5,086 (3.2) 1992 [1] Subsea tunnel
Učka Croatia 5,062 (3.1) 1981
Flenja Norway 5,053 (3.1) 1986
del Cadì Spain 5,026 (3.1) 1984
Pozzano Italy 5,000 (3.1) 1989
2005		 Two tubes, same length.
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Michigan/Ontario 5,160 (1,573 m) 1930 World's Longest International
Underwater Automobile Tunnel

[edit] Road tunnels under construction

Tunnel Country Length in m Opened
Zhongnanshan (double) China 18,040 (11.2) 2009 [2]
Hida (+ emergency tunnel) Japan 10,750 (6.7) 2010 [2]
Le tunnel Est Rueil-Malmaison - Versailles, France 10,000 (6.2) 2004 - 2006 [2]
Rohtang[1] India 8,900 (5.5) 2002 - 2012 [2]
Variante di Valico Italy 8,703 (5.4) 2006 - 2009 [2]
Sichuan - Tibet China 8,660 (5.4) [2]
KPE Singapore 8,660 (5.4) 2007 [2]
Eiksund Norway 7,765 (4.8) 2004 - 2007 [1][2]
Višnové Slovakia 7,460 (4.6) September 1998 - 2010 [2]
Sørdals Norway 6,400 (4.0) 2007 [2]
Chang Su South Korea 6,430 (4.0) [2]
  1. ↑  A subaqueous tunnel
  2. ↑  Under construction
  3. ↑  "World's longest tunnel" 1948 - 1964
  4. ↑  "World's longest tunnel" 1964 - 1978
  5. ↑  "World's longest tunnel" 1980 - 2000
  6. ↑  Closed in 2000

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