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Freight transport from Spain to the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Freight transport from Spain to the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Knapek Spedition arranges freight from Spain to the Czech Republic and Slovakia: Catalonia, Valencia, Madrid, Basque Country, Andalusia. Transit 3 days from Catalonia, 3–4 days from the south.

Key facts

DirectionSpain → Czech Republic / Slovakia
Collection regionsCatalonia, Valencia, Madrid, Basque Country, Andalusia
Usual transit3 days (Catalonia), 3–4 days (south)
RouteLa Jonquera / Irún — France — Germany
Typical cargofruit and vegetables, automotive, tiles
We collect at your supplier anywhere in Spain and deliver to the Czech Republic and Slovakia — full loads, part loads and single pallets.

We run from Spain to the Czech Republic regularly. From Catalonia goods usually reach you on the third day after loading, from Madrid and the Basque Country in 3 days, and from Andalusia and the south in 3–4 days. We collect from the supplier and deliver anywhere in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Where we load in Spain — cities and industry

  • Catalonia — Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona, Lleida, Reus, Sabadell, Terrassa, Mataró, Manresa, Vic: SEAT plant in Martorell, Tarragona chemical complex, food industry and logistics around the Port of Barcelona.
  • Aragon — Zaragoza, Huesca, Teruel: Stellantis plant in Figueruelas, the PLAZA logistics platform, one of the largest in Europe.
  • Valencia and Levante — Valencia, Castellón, Sagunto, Alicante, Elche, Gandía: Ford in Almussafes, ceramic tiles from Castellón, citrus and vegetables, footwear from the Elche area.
  • Murcia — Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Alcantarilla: fruit and vegetables for all of Europe, canneries, Port of Cartagena.
  • Madrid and the centre — Madrid, Getafe, Alcalá de Henares, Guadalajara, Toledo, Valladolid, Burgos: distribution centres, pharma, aerospace.
  • Basque Country and the north — Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián, Pamplona, Logroño, Santander: steel and engineering, Mercedes-Benz in Vitoria, VW Navarra in Pamplona, Port of Bilbao.
  • Galicia — Vigo, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Ferrol: Stellantis Vigo, textiles and fashion (Inditex headquarters in Arteixo), fish products.
  • Andalusia — Seville, Málaga, Córdoba, Granada, Jaén, Almería, Huelva, Cádiz, Algeciras: greenhouse vegetables from Almería, olive oil from Jaén, Airbus in Seville, Port of Algeciras.

Route, transit time and what affects it

From Catalonia and Valencia we take the AP-7 via La Jonquera into France, then via Lyon and Strasbourg. From the north and the Basque Country via Irún and Bordeaux. Distances: Barcelona–Prague about 1,800 km, Madrid–Prague 2,300 km, Seville–Prague 2,800 km.

Keep in mind: France bans trucks over 7.5 t from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00, and Spain restricts some roads on public holidays. We therefore plan Friday pickups so the truck gets through France in time. French and Spanish motorway tolls are included in the price.

How the import works

  1. Send us the supplier's address in Spain, quantity and required date.
  2. Within 30 minutes you get a price for the import from Spain 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 truckloads and single pallets

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

Documents and customs

Spain is in the EU, so goods are not cleared through customs — an invoice and a CMR note are enough. One exception: the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are outside the EU customs territory, so shipments from there need customs clearance. Wine and spirits need an excise accompanying document.

Regions in detail

See the dedicated pages: transport from Catalonia and Aragon, transport from Valencia and Murcia, transport from Andalusia.

Exporting to Spain? See transport to Spain.

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

Related guides: Refrigerated transport (reefer) — temperatures, preparation and booking · Building materials transport — tiles, plasterboard, insulation and windows

Cities we collect from: Catalonia and Aragon · Valencia and Murcia · Andalusia · Madrid · Basque Country and Navarre · Galicia (Vigo, A Coruña)

Truck driving ban calendar →

Transit times for all countries →

Regular transport from Spain? 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 Spain to the Czech Republic take?
From Catalonia and Valencia usually 3 days from loading, from Madrid and the Basque Country 3 days, from Andalusia and Galicia 3–4 days.
How much does it cost to ship a pallet from Spain?
It depends on the loading place, number of pallets and vehicle type. We send a binding quote within 30 minutes during business hours.
Do you carry chilled food from Spain?
Yes. Fruit, vegetables and other chilled goods travel in a reefer trailer with a set and monitored temperature.
Can you bring just a few pallets instead of a whole truck?
Yes, smaller shipments go as a part load or in groupage — you pay only for the space used.
Do I need customs documents when importing from Spain?
No, Spain is in the EU. The exceptions are the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, which are outside the EU customs territory — shipments from there need customs clearance.
Can you arrange regular transport from Spain, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport from Spain 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.
Do you also deliver from Spain to Slovakia?
Yes, we deliver to the Czech Republic and Slovakia, often with one truck and two drop-offs.
Can you collect goods from the port of Barcelona or Valencia?
Yes, we collect container shipments at the port or cross-dock and bring them to you.
Do you carry citrus and vegetables from Spain in season?
Yes, mostly from autumn to spring — in a reefer trailer with monitored temperature.
Can you collect goods at the port of Algeciras or Valencia?
Yes, from the terminal or cross-dock.
Do you load at the PLAZA logistics zone in Zaragoza?
Yes, we load full truckloads and single pallets at the PLAZA logistics zone in Zaragoza.
How does the French weekend driving ban affect imports?
We plan Friday pickups so the truck gets through France by Saturday 22:00.
Are French and Spanish tolls included in the price?
Yes, tolls are part of the price.
Can you carry ceramic tiles from Castellón?
Yes, full truckloads loaded by weight, and pallets.
Can you bring goods from the Canary Islands?
Yes, but the Canaries are outside the EU customs territory — the goods must be cleared through customs.
What details do you need for a shipment from Spain?
For a shipment from Spain we need the loading and delivery address, number and size of pallets, weight, type of goods and the date the goods are ready. We send an offer within 30 minutes.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 29. 9. 2026