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Transport to Austria

Transport to Austria

Knapek Spedition provides transport to Austria – pallet, part and full loads with a tail lift and CMR insurance. Main directions: Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Wels. Usual transit under 1 day, vehicle within 24 hours, quote within 30 minutes at +420 722 311 499.

Destination countryAustria
Main directionsVienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg
Usual transitunder 1 day
Transit / borderMikulov, Dolní Dvořiště
Most frequent cargoautomotive, steel, pallets
We carry shipments to Austria – pallets, part and full loads to industrial centres, in both directions.

What is the route from the Czech Republic to Austria?

There are several crossings from the Czech Republic into Austria. From Brno we drive via Mikulov and Drasenhofen on the A5 to Vienna – only about 140 km. From Prague and South Bohemia the route goes via České Budějovice and the Dolní Dvořiště–Wullowitz crossing on the S10 to Linz – around 240 km. For the Weinviertel we cross at Hatě–Kleinhaugsdorf.

Graz is about 340 km from Brno, Salzburg roughly 380 km from Prague and Innsbruck around 530 km. The border is inside Schengen and the shipment usually reaches the consignee within 1 day of loading, often the same day for Vienna and Upper Austria.

Where we go in Austria – industrial centres

We most often head to these cities and industrial areas with manufacturing and automotive companies:

  • Vienna – production, automotive
  • Linz – voestalpine, BMW engines
  • Graz – Magna Steyr
  • Salzburg – production, logistics
  • Wels – logistics, food
  • Innsbruck – production
  • Klagenfurt – Infineon – electronics
  • Villach – semiconductors
  • St. Pölten – production
  • Dornbirn – textile

What do we transport to Austria?

To Austria we carry engineering products, parts for the automotive and steel industries around Linz, Steyr and Graz, building materials, glass, packaging and palletised goods for distribution centres around Vienna, Linz and Wels.

Thanks to the short distance we can manage express deliveries to Vienna and Linz by van or rigid truck, and several drops in one day.

Which tolls and rules apply in Austria?

  • Tolls: on Austrian motorways and expressways vehicles over 3.5 t pay the distance-based GO-Maut; the Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg, Pyhrn and Karawanken sections have special rates. Vans up to 3.5 t need a vignette.
  • Driving ban: vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00 or on public holidays; night driving (22:00–05:00) is restricted. In Tyrol there are also sectoral bans and truck metering at Kufstein.
  • Winter equipment: from 1 November to 15 April vehicles over 3.5 t must have winter tyres at least on the drive axle and carry snow chains.
  • Holidays: Austria has different public holidays from the Czech Republic – for example 8 December, Corpus Christi or 26 October – when the driving ban applies and companies are closed.

What do we transport from Austria to the Czech Republic?

From Austria to the Czech Republic we carry steel products and sheet, machinery and machine parts, timber and wood products, paper, food and drinks. We load in Vienna, Linz, Wels, Steyr, Graz, Salzburg and Tyrol.

We also run the return direction. For shipments to Czechia see Freight transport from Austria to the Czech Republic.

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Cities we collect from: Vienna and Lower Austria · Linz and Upper Austria · Graz and Styria · Salzburg

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Regular transport to Austria? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.

To Austria we arrange pallet transport as well as full truckloads – all countries are listed under International transport.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Austria do you serve?
Most often Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Wels and other industrial centres – dozens of cities in total.
Can you arrange regular transport to Austria, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport to Austria on fixed days and, if you like, there and back: the vehicle delivers your goods and loads the next consignment on the way back, such as returnable packaging or goods for your warehouse. The rate is agreed for a longer period.
How long does transport to Austria take?
Transport to Austria usually takes less than a day from loading, and we arrange a vehicle within 24 hours.
Which crossings lead from the Czech Republic to Austria?
From Brno the route goes via Mikulov and Drasenhofen on the A5 to Vienna, from Prague and South Bohemia via Dolní Dvořiště on the S10 to Linz, and from the Znojmo area via Hatě–Kleinhaugsdorf. We choose the route by the unloading place.
How many kilometres is it from Brno to Vienna?
Brno to Vienna is only about 140 km, and Prague to Vienna around 330 km. Prague to Linz is roughly 240 km and Salzburg about 380 km.
How do tolls work in Austria?
Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the distance-based GO-Maut on Austrian motorways and expressways, while vans up to 3.5 t need a vignette. The toll is included in our quote.
When are trucks banned from driving in Austria?
In Austria vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00 or on public holidays, and night driving is restricted. We take this into account when planning Friday loadings.
Which extra public holidays does Austria have compared with the Czech Republic?
Austria observes, among others, the Immaculate Conception on 8 December, Corpus Christi, Ascension Day and National Day on 26 October. On these days the driving ban applies and companies do not accept goods.
Does a truck need winter equipment in Austria?
Yes, from 1 November to 15 April vehicles over 3.5 t must have winter tyres at least on the drive axle and carry snow chains. For Austrian routes we arrange trucks equipped accordingly.
How fast does a shipment reach Austria?
A shipment to Austria usually reaches the consignee within 1 day of loading. Vienna from South Moravia and Linz from South Bohemia are often served the same day.
Do you deliver express shipments to Austria by van?
Yes, we deliver express shipments to Vienna, Linz and Lower Austria by van up to 3.5 t as well. With a morning loading the goods usually arrive in the afternoon.
Do you deliver to Tyrol and Vorarlberg?
Yes, we deliver to Innsbruck, Wörgl and Dornbirn. Tyrol has sectoral bans and truck metering at Kufstein, so we plan the date with a buffer.
Do you carry single pallets to Austria?
Yes, single pallets for Austria travel as part loads, mainly towards Vienna, Linz and Graz. Thanks to the short route, part loads are fast and affordable.
Is transport to Austria free of customs duty?
Yes, Austria is in the EU and Schengen and uses the euro. Goods travel without customs duty or border checks; a CMR and commercial documents are enough.
Do you serve the Linz, Steyr and Wels industrial region?
Yes, Upper Austria with Linz, Steyr and Wels is one of our most frequent destinations – steel, vehicle manufacturing and engineering. From South Bohemia we are there within a few hours.
Do you also carry goods from Austria to the Czech Republic?
Yes, we handle imports from Austria regularly – steel, machinery, timber, paper and food. We load anywhere in Austria and deliver across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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