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Transport to Poland

Transport to Poland

Knapek Spedition provides transport to Poland – pallet, part and full loads with a tail lift and CMR insurance. Main directions: Warsaw, Katowice, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań. Usual transit 1–2 days, vehicle within 24 hours, quote within 30 minutes at +420 722 311 499.

Destination countryPoland
Main directionsWarsaw, Katowice, Wrocław, Kraków
Usual transit1–2 days
Transit / borderČeský Těšín, Bohumín
Most frequent cargosteel, automotive, industrial goods
We carry shipments to Poland – pallets, part and full loads to industrial centres, in both directions.

What is the route from the Czech Republic to Poland?

There are several crossings from the Czech Republic into Poland. From Prague and East Bohemia we drive via Hradec Králové and Náchod to Kłodzko and along the S8 to Wrocław – about 330 km. From Ostrava the shortest way runs along the D1 via Bohumín and the Gorzyczki crossing onto the A1 to Katowice – only around 100 km.

Warsaw is about 680 km from Prague and roughly 560 km from Brno via Ostrava; Poznań is about 500 km from Prague and Gdańsk around 770 km. The border is inside Schengen and the shipment usually reaches the consignee 1–2 days after loading, often the same day for Silesia.

Where we go in Poland – industrial centres

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

  • Warsaw – production, logistics
  • Katowice – automotive, metallurgy
  • Wrocław – LG, automotive
  • Kraków – production, IT
  • Poznań – Volkswagen
  • Gdańsk – port
  • Łódź – logistics, textile
  • Lublin – automotive
  • Bydgoszcz – chemicals
  • Szczecin – port, shipbuilding
  • Bielsko-Biała – Fiat
  • Gliwice – Opel/Stellantis

What do we transport to Poland?

To Poland we carry engineering products, parts for the car plants in Gliwice, Tychy and Poznań, building materials, glass, packaging and palletised goods for distribution centres around Wrocław, Łódź, Warsaw and Poznań. We also run regularly to the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia.

Poland is our closest foreign market after Slovakia – from Ostrava and northern Moravia we can manage several drops in Silesia in one day.

Which tolls and rules apply in Poland?

  • Tolls: Poland charges the distance-based e-TOLL for vehicles over 3.5 t on motorways, expressways and part of the national road network. Some sections of the A1, A2 and A4 motorways are run by concessionaires with their own toll collection.
  • Driving ban: vehicles over 12 t may not drive on public holidays during the day (08:00–22:00). In the summer season there are extra restrictions on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays.
  • Currency: Poland uses the złoty; this has no effect on invoicing between companies.
  • Customs: Poland is in the EU and Schengen, so goods travel without customs duty.

What do we transport from Poland to the Czech Republic?

From Poland to the Czech Republic we carry food and drinks, furniture, household appliances, car parts, cosmetics and building materials. We load in Silesia, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, Warsaw and the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia.

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

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Cities we collect from: Wrocław and Lower Silesia · Katowice and Silesia · Poznań and Greater Poland · Łódź and central Poland · Gdańsk and Gdynia

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Poland do you serve?
Most often Warsaw, Katowice, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań and other industrial centres – dozens of cities in total.
Can you arrange regular transport to Poland, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport to Poland 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 Poland take?
Transport to Poland usually takes 1–2 days from loading, and we arrange a vehicle within 24 hours.
Which route does a truck take from the Czech Republic to Poland?
From Bohemia the truck drives via Náchod and Kłodzko along the S8 to Wrocław; from Ostrava along the D1 across the Gorzyczki crossing onto the A1 to Katowice. We choose the route by the loading and unloading place.
How many kilometres is it from Prague to Warsaw?
Prague to Warsaw is about 680 km and Brno via Ostrava around 560 km. Ostrava to Katowice is only about 100 km and Prague to Wrocław around 330 km.
How do tolls work in Poland?
Poland charges the distance-based e-TOLL for vehicles over 3.5 t. Some sections of the A1, A2 and A4 have their own concession tolls – everything is included in our quote.
When are trucks banned from driving in Poland?
In Poland vehicles over 12 t may not drive on public holidays from 08:00 to 22:00. In summer there are extra restrictions on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays, which we build into the plan.
How fast does a shipment reach Poland?
A shipment to Poland usually reaches the consignee 1–2 days after loading. For Silesia and Wrocław, deliveries from Moravia and East Bohemia often arrive on the day of loading.
Do you deliver to the car plants in Gliwice, Tychy and Poznań?
Yes, we deliver parts and components to the industrial zones in Gliwice, Tychy and Poznań regularly. We confirm the unloading slot in advance, as receiving often works just in time.
Do you serve the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia?
Yes, we deliver goods for vessels to Gdańsk and Gdynia and load containers there. Gdańsk is about 770 km from Prague.
Do you carry single pallets to Poland?
Yes, single pallets for Poland travel as part loads. Being close to Silesia and Wrocław, we can also deliver smaller shipments express by van.
Can I have several drops in Poland on one route?
Yes, especially in Silesia and around Wrocław we can manage several drops in one day. We plan the order of stops around the consignees' time slots.
Is transport to Poland free of customs duty?
Yes, Poland is in the EU and Schengen, so goods travel without customs duty. Poland does not use the euro – the currency is the złoty – but that has no effect on invoicing between companies.
Which crossing is used from Ostrava to Poland?
From Ostrava the route follows the D1 via Bohumín and the Gorzyczki crossing onto the Polish A1. It is the fastest link to Katowice and on to Warsaw or Kraków.
Can you route goods through Poland to the Baltics?
Yes, the Via Baltica runs through Poland to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. We often combine shipments for Poland and the Baltics in one truck.
Do you also carry goods from Poland to the Czech Republic?
Yes, we handle imports from Poland regularly – food, furniture, appliances, car parts and cosmetics. We load anywhere in Poland and deliver across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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