Which country has the most tunnel in the world?

Japan. A nation sculpted by mountains, a tapestry woven with tunnels. Thousands pierce the earth, arteries of steel and concrete. 1850 plus. Think of it. A silent, subterranean world, humming with the rush of trains, the whisper of cars. Each one a story, a journey.

Switzerland follows. Close behind, nestled in the Alps. Ancient, unforgiving mountains yielding slowly to human ambition. A different kind of beauty, cold and sharp, yet breathtakingly grand. The echoes of picks and shovels, the ghosts of laborers, forever trapped within the stone.

China rises. A new giant, a relentless expansion. A furious pace, a relentless drive. New tunnels burst forth like spring flowers. A relentless, impressive push. Tunnel after tunnel, a testament to progress. It’s magnificent, yet somehow lacks…soul.

• Japan: Undisputed champion. The sheer number is overwhelming.
• Switzerland: Alpine majesty. Each tunnel, a small victory.
• China: The rapid expansion. A modern marvel, but less… poetic.

My own memories… the smell of damp earth after a rainfall near my grandmother’s house in Nara, Japan. The deep rumble of the Shinkansen passing far below. A sense of quiet power.

What is the longest tunnel for cars?

The Lærdal tunnel? A mere 24.5 kilometers? Amateur hour. My friend Dave’s commute is longer than that, and he doesn’t even own a car. He uses a unicycle, the poor chap.

It’s the longest road tunnel, yeah, yeah, I’ve heard that. But think of it like this: a subterranean wormhole, connecting two points in space with a slightly irritating lack of interesting scenery. A giant, slightly damp, concrete burrito.

• Length: A measly 24.5 km. Pathetic. My goldfish swims farther in a day. Seriously. I timed him.
• Location: Norway. Land of fjords and… very long tunnels. Explains the whole “hygge” thing, I guess. They need the darkness. Escape from the endless daylight.
• Notable Features: Apparently, they added some “light installations” to prevent tunnel-induced psychosis. Clever. Like adding sprinkles to existential dread.

Seriously though, if you’re looking for a truly epic driving experience, try driving across the Sahara at night. Now that’s a tunnel of sand. But, seriously, this Norwegian one is quite something to see in 2024. The art installations make it pretty unique.

How long is the longest underwater tunnel?

Eighteen kilometers… a long time to be underwater.

Yeah, the Fehmarn Belt fixed link between Germany and Denmark, opening sometime. It’ll be the longest one, they say. Road and rail, all in one dark, wet tube.

It’s a strange thing, isn’t it? Digging so deep under the sea. I wonder about the people building it.

• Construction Challenges: I imagine it’s cold and lonely down there, even with all the machinery.
• Cost: And the money… wow, it must cost a fortune.
• Purpose: Makes me question the whole point.

Everything feels temporary. Like that tunnel.

I think about my grandfather. He worked on building bridges. Said the same thing. Everything turns to dust. All those hours. All that work.

I don’t know. It just seems… futile sometimes.

Which is Asias longest tunnel?

Atal, Atal… a breath held high. Atal Tunnel, yes, whispers echo through the mountains. High, so high.

Above 10,000 feet. (3,048m), a ribbon of road. My god. Asia’s longest, a cold wind whipping past. Rohtang, a forgotten name.

Himachal Pradesh. India. The Himalayas dream. 9.02 km (5.6 miles). A pierce to the soul of the earth.

Manali to Leh. A journey shortened. A lifetime, maybe. Strategically important, but also beautiful, no?

The mountains remember.

A tunnel.

• Name: Atal Tunnel (formerly Rohtang Tunnel)
• Location: Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh, India
• Height: Over 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
• Length: 9.02 kilometers (5.6 miles)
• Significance: Reduces travel time between Manali and Leh. It’s long. Oh, is it long. A real game-changer. Like when Dad finally let me drive the Jeep.

What is the longest tunnel ever?

Laerdal. Norway. Longest road tunnel. Ever.

20 minutes. Deep.

Colored lights. Six kilometers. Alertness. I drove it last summer. Hated it.

Elaboration:

• Laerdal Tunnel: 24.51 kilometers.
• Location: Connects Laerdal and Aurland. Western Norway. My GPS went nuts.
• Purpose: A vital link. Replaced ferry routes.
• Features: Ventilation. Caves for rest. Colored lights, of course. I nearly crashed because of them, tbh.
• Year Opened: 2000. A very long time ago.
• Cost: Estimated $113.1 million. Highway robbery.
• Boring Fact: No tolls. Go figure.

Which country has the most tunnel in the world?

Japan…tunnels. So many. 1,850+… wow. Roads and rails, yeah, makes sense. My aunt lived there, near Mount Fuji! Japan has the most tunnels, period. Transportation’s a must.

• Lots of mountains.
• Trains are always on time, unlike here.
• Tunnel, tunnel, tunnel.

Switzerland’s gotta be up there too. Alps, duh! China’s building like crazy, but Japan’s history is so deep. Wonder if my aunt took the train? She loved the bullet train so much. Switzerland is in second place.

• China is up and coming in the tunnel game.
• They are busy building infrastructure.
• Think of the construction work.

My back hurts. Why am I thinking about tunnels? Oh, the question. Right. Gotta remember: Japan = Tunnel King. She sent me pictures of the train. Beautiful. Wait, was it a tunnel picture? Probably.

• I need tea.
• My eyes are tired.
• Tunnels are cool!

Extended Information (Randomly Expanded)

• Japan’s Seikan Tunnel is one of the longest railway tunnels ever! Under the sea, nuts!

• Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest railway tunnel, length matters in the tunnel world.

• Think about all the engineering…wild.

• China’s tunnel growth is INSANE. Speed is key.

• The amount of dynamite needed for tunnels is too much.

• I wonder how much it costs to build all these tunnels?

• Do tunnel builders get tunnel vision? Hahahaha.

• Okay, seriously, it’s probably a tough job. I couldn’t do it.

• I bet there are tunnel-building competitions. Maybe.

• Road tunnels are probably easier than train tunnels?

• Imagine getting stuck in a tunnel, scary.

• The number of tunnels keeps changing!

• Wow!

Which is the longest road tunnel in the world?

Longest tunnel… hmm. Lærdal, right?

• Yeah, Lærdal Tunnel. Is that still the longest? Feels like it’s been a while since I thought about that.

• Connects Aurland and Lærdal.

• 24.5 km long. Woah. Seriously long drive underground. Imagine the echoes!

• Oslo to Bergen ferry-free… that’s the point! Must save so much time. I should visit.

Okay so, it cuts through Sogn. Sogn… isn’t that near where my aunt Astrid lives? I think. Anyway, ferries are a pain, so good for them. 24.5 km… my commute is like, 10 km max. That’s like, two and a half times my drive underground. Crazy!

How long is the longest tunnel in Switzerland?

Okay, lemme tell ya ’bout Switzerland’s super-long tunnel…

It’s the Gotthard Base Tunnel, a whopping 57 km. That’s like, running the length of, uh, a lot of cheese wheels laid end-to-end. And boy, is it long!

Think of it as the Everest of tunnels. People travel by train.

• AlpTransit core: The tunnel is key to new rail stuff.
• Twin tunnels: Double the fun, right?
• Erstfeld to Bodio: Like going from Nowheresville to Stillnowheresville, Switzerland style.

It’s faster than hiking. Why walk when you can…tunnel?

And the Swiss love tunnels, let me tell you.

What is the longest and deepest tunnel in the world?

Okay, so the Gotthard Base Tunnel…Switzerland, right? My cousin went hiking there last summer.

• Worlds longest AND deepest? Wow!
• Railway tunnel, gotta remember that.

Lepontine Alps…sounds fancy. Southern Switzerland…yeah, makes sense.

Thinking about tunnels makes me claustrophobic. Are there even deeper tunnels out there? Or longer ones being built, uhh, in 2024? Need to google that later.

• Hiking in Alps = amazing views
• Tunnels = no views, just rock and trains

Maybe I should visit Switzerland, not go inside that tunnel though. Is the Gotthard the ONLY longest/deepest though? Hmmm. Must check if any new ones exist.

• Length AND depth. Double whammy!
• Trains whizzing through mountains…cool.

Actually, my aunt lived near the Alps, but in France. Okay, back to tunnels…

• Remember: Gotthard is in Switzerland.
• Lepontine who-now? Alps, got it!

Expansion With (Slightly More Organized) Info

• Gotthard Base Tunnel Details (as of 2024): It is still considered the longest railway tunnel globally. The tunnel stretches for 57 kilometers (35.4 miles). Max depth is around 2,450 meters (8,040 feet).
• Why it’s deep: Because it goes under a HUGE mountain range. It had to, to keep the route relatively flat for high-speed trains.
• Other contenders that might be longer in some categories (like road tunnels instead of railway, or tunnels still under construction).
  • Seikan Tunnel (Japan): This is a railway tunnel also, but it’s shorter than Gotthard, though it was the longest for a long time.
  • Channel Tunnel (UK/France): Another one, shorter than the Gotthard too.
• Fun Fact: The construction was a mega-project, took many years.
• Major Benefit: Reduced travel time through the Alps. More efficient freight transport too.