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Freight transport from Germany to the Czech Republic

Freight transport from Germany to the Czech Republic

Knapek Spedition arranges freight transport from Germany to the Czech Republic: full and part loads and pallets, collection across Germany, delivery across Czechia and Slovakia. From Bavaria, Saxony and Berlin usually within 24 hours, from NRW and Hamburg in 1–2 days.

DirectionGermany → Czech Republic
Collection regionsBavaria, Saxony, Baden-Württemberg, NRW, Hamburg
Usual transit1 day (south/east), 1–2 days (north/west)
Border crossingsWaidhaus/Rozvadov, Breitenau/Krásný Les
Typical cargoautomotive, machinery, distribution goods
Importing from Germany? We collect from your supplier anywhere in Germany and deliver anywhere in the Czech Republic — usually by the next day.

Germany is the largest supplier for Czech companies – and also the closest. Most shipments from southern and eastern Germany reach you the next day, often on the evening of the same day. We arrange the collection, track the truck along the whole route and tell you the exact arrival time.

Where we collect in Germany – and what comes from where

  • Bavaria — Munich (BMW headquarters and main plant), Ingolstadt (Audi), Dingolfing and Regensburg (BMW), Herzogenaurach (home of adidas, Puma and Schaeffler), Nuremberg (electrical engineering, machinery).
  • Baden-Württemberg — Stuttgart and Sindelfingen (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch): automotive parts and machinery.
  • Saxony — Leipzig (BMW and Porsche plants, DHL air hub), Dresden (semiconductors, Volkswagen), Zwickau (Volkswagen electric cars). The German industry closest to the Czech border.
  • Rhineland and Ruhr — Ludwigshafen (BASF), Duisburg (Europe's largest inland port, steel), Cologne (Ford), Düsseldorf.
  • Lower Saxony — Wolfsburg (Volkswagen's main plant), Hanover.
  • Hamburg — Germany's largest port: containers from Asia and overseas taken from the terminal straight to you.
  • Berlin and Brandenburg — distribution centres, Grünheide (Tesla plant).

Route and transit time

From Bavaria we drive via Waidhaus – Rozvadov (A6/D5) or Furth im Wald – Folmava, from Saxony via Breitenau – Krásný Les (A17/D8), from the north via Dresden. Munich–Prague is about 380 km, Leipzig–Prague about 250 km, Hamburg–Prague around 650 km.

What to keep in mind: in Germany trucks over 7.5 t are banned on Sundays and public holidays, including German holidays that Czechia does not have. We therefore plan Friday loadings so that the truck reaches the border on Saturday. German motorway tolls are included in the price.

How the import works

  1. Send us the loading address in Germany, quantity and required date.
  2. Within 30 minutes you receive the price for the import from Germany and a proposed loading date.
  3. During transport you know where the truck is, and we confirm the unloading time the day before.
  4. After delivery you receive the signed CMR consignment note.

Full trucks and single pallets

For large volumes we arrange a full truck (33 Euro pallets, 24 t). Smaller shipments travel as a part load or groupage – you pay only for the space they take. Chilled goods travel in a reefer trailer with monitored temperature.

Documents and customs

Germany is in the EU, so goods are not cleared through customs and there is no waiting at the border. An invoice and a CMR note are enough. Goods subject to excise duty (alcohol, tobacco) need an excise accompanying document, issued by the supplier.

Shipping to Germany instead? See transport to Germany. An indicative price comes from the price calculator.

Guide for importers: Importing goods from the EU — documents, Incoterms and transit times

Related guides: Machinery transport — loading, securing and oversized loads

We also run freight from: Italy · Austria · Slovakia · Poland · the Netherlands

Cities we collect from: Braunschweig and Wolfsburg · Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg · Munich and Upper Bavaria · Nuremberg and Franconia · Leipzig and Halle · Hamburg · Ruhr area · Frankfurt and Rhine-Main · Dresden and Saxony · Bremen and Bremerhaven · Berlin · Cologne · Regensburg and Ingolstadt · Chemnitz and Zwickau · Hanover · Mannheim and Heidelberg

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does transport from Germany to the Czech Republic take?
From Bavaria, Saxony and Berlin the shipment is usually in the Czech Republic within 24 hours of loading. From the Ruhr, the Rhineland and Hamburg allow 1–2 days.
How much does it cost to ship a pallet from Germany?
It depends on the loading place, number of pallets and vehicle type. The calculator gives an indicative figure, and we send a binding quote within 30 minutes.
Do you drive on Sundays?
In Germany vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive on Sundays and public holidays. Smaller vans can; for larger shipments we plan loading so the truck crosses the border on Saturday.
Can you bring a container from the port of Hamburg?
Yes. We collect goods from the port of Hamburg at the terminal or cross-dock and bring them straight to you.
Do I need customs documents when importing from Germany?
No. Germany is in the EU, so an invoice and a CMR note are enough.
How long does import from Bavaria and Saxony take?
Usually up to 1 day from loading, from Munich or Dresden often by the next morning.
How long does import from northern and western Germany take?
1–2 days — from Hamburg, the Ruhr or Frankfurt.
Which crossings are used from Germany?
Most often Rozvadov–Waidhaus (D5), Krásný Les – Breitenau (D8) and Folmava–Furth im Wald.
Is the German toll included in the price for shipments from Germany?
Yes, the German truck toll is part of the price.
Is loading done in Germany on Sundays?
No, vehicles over 7.5 t are banned on Sundays and public holidays; we plan loading on working days.
Which industries import most from Germany?
Automotive (Bavaria, Saxony, Lower Saxony), chemicals (Rhineland), engineering and consumer goods.
Can you carry parts from German car plants?
Yes, in fixed unloading time slots and as an express if a delivery fails.
Can you collect goods at the port of Hamburg?
Yes, container shipments from the terminal or warehouse.
Can you bring goods from a German online shop or wholesaler?
Yes, pallets and full truckloads, including pre-booked loading.
Can you arrange a truck with a tail lift for unloading in the Czech Republic?
Yes, for shipments from Germany too we arrange a vehicle with a tail lift for loading and unloading without a dock – just mention it in your enquiry.
Can you deliver goods from Germany to Slovakia too?
Yes, often with one truck and two drop-offs.
Is customs clearance needed for goods from Germany?
No. Goods from Germany travel within the EU without customs clearance – an invoice and a CMR note are enough.
How much does it cost to import a pallet from Germany?
It depends on the loading place and number of pallets; we send a quote within 30 minutes.
Is regular transport from Germany possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport from Germany we agree fixed loading days and, if you wish, transport there and back so the vehicle does not return empty. Regular shipments run at a rate agreed for a longer period.

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