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Transport to Slovakia

Transport to Slovakia

Knapek Spedition provides transport to Slovakia – pallet, part and full loads with a tail lift and CMR insurance. Main directions: Bratislava, Žilina, Trnava, Nitra, Košice. Usual transit under 1 day, vehicle within 24 hours, quote within 30 minutes at +420 722 311 499.

Destination countrySlovakia
Main directionsBratislava, Žilina, Trnava, Nitra
Usual transitunder 1 day
Transit / borderLanžhot, Břeclav
Most frequent cargoautomotive parts, pallets, food
We carry shipments to Slovakia – pallets, part and full loads to industrial centres, in both directions.

What is the route from the Czech Republic to Slovakia?

There are more crossings from the Czech Republic into Slovakia than into any other neighbour. From Brno we drive along the D2 via Břeclav and Kúty to Bratislava – about 130 km. From Ostrava the route goes via Mosty u Jablunkova to Čadca and Žilina – around 100 km. From Uherské Hradiště and the Zlín region we cross at Starý Hrozenkov or Horní Lideč to Trenčín and Považská Bystrica.

Prague to Bratislava is about 330 km and Prague to Košice around 650 km; Brno to Košice is roughly 450 km. The border is inside Schengen and the shipment usually reaches the consignee within 1 day of loading, often the same day in western Slovakia.

Where we go in Slovakia – industrial centres

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

  • Bratislava – Volkswagen
  • Žilina – KIA Motors
  • Trnava – Stellantis (PSA)
  • Nitra – Jaguar Land Rover
  • Košice – U.S. Steel
  • Trenčín – engineering, textile
  • Banská Bystrica – wood processing
  • Prešov – production
  • Martin – engineering
  • Považská Bystrica – engineering

What do we transport to Slovakia?

To Slovakia we carry parts and components for the car plants in Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra and Žilina, engineering products, building materials, packaging and palletised goods for distribution centres around Bratislava, Senec and Trnava.

Slovakia is our closest foreign market – from our base in Břeclav we are at the border in minutes and in Bratislava in an hour and a half.

Which tolls and rules apply in Slovakia?

  • Tolls: Slovakia charges an electronic toll for vehicles over 3.5 t on motorways, expressways and first-class roads. Vans up to 3.5 t need an electronic vignette.
  • Driving ban: vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive during the day on Sundays and public holidays, and in summer on Saturdays too. Slovak holidays partly differ from Czech ones (for example 6 January, 29 August or 1 November).
  • Currency: Slovakia uses the euro – for orders invoiced in Czech crowns we use the exchange rate on the date of supply.
  • Documents: even on the short route to Slovakia this is international transport, so we issue a CMR.

What do we transport from Slovakia to the Czech Republic?

From Slovakia to the Czech Republic we carry automotive parts and finished components, steel and sheet from eastern Slovakia, tyres, food, timber and electrical products. We load across the country – from Bratislava and Trnava via Žilina and Martin to Prešov and Košice.

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

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We also deliver to other cities in Slovakia – Poprad. If your loading or unloading point is not listed, contact us – we cover all of Slovakia.

Cities we collect from: Bratislava · Trnava · Nitra · Žilina · Košice and eastern Slovakia

Transit times for all countries →

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

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

Related guides: Tyre transport — loose, on pallets or in mesh boxes

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Slovakia do you serve?
Most often Bratislava, Žilina, Trnava, Nitra, Košice and other industrial centres – dozens of cities in total.
Is regular transport to Slovakia possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport to Slovakia 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.
How long does transport to Slovakia take?
Transport to Slovakia usually takes less than a day from loading, and we arrange a vehicle within 24 hours.
Which crossings lead from the Czech Republic to Slovakia?
From Brno the route follows the D2 via Břeclav and Kúty to Bratislava, from Ostrava via Mosty u Jablunkova to Žilina, and from the Zlín region via Starý Hrozenkov or Horní Lideč to Trenčín. We choose the route by the unloading place.
How many kilometres is it from Brno to Bratislava?
Brno to Bratislava is about 130 km and Prague around 330 km. Brno to Košice is roughly 450 km and Ostrava to Žilina about 100 km.
How do tolls work in Slovakia?
Vehicles over 3.5 t pay an electronic toll in Slovakia on motorways, expressways and first-class roads. Vans up to 3.5 t need an electronic vignette – everything is included in our quote.
When are trucks banned from driving in Slovakia?
In Slovakia vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive during the day on Sundays and public holidays, and in summer on Saturdays too. We take this into account for end-of-week loadings.
Which extra public holidays does Slovakia have compared with the Czech Republic?
Slovakia observes, among others, Epiphany on 6 January, the Slovak National Uprising anniversary on 29 August and All Saints' Day on 1 November. On these days the driving ban applies and companies do not accept goods.
How fast does a shipment reach Slovakia?
A shipment to Slovakia usually reaches the consignee within 1 day of loading. Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra are often served the same day from South Moravia.
Do you deliver to the car plants in Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra and Žilina?
Yes, we deliver parts and components to the industrial zones around the Slovak car plants regularly. We confirm the unloading slot in advance, as receiving works just in time.
Is a CMR needed even for the short route to Slovakia?
Yes, transport from the Czech Republic to Slovakia is international transport governed by the CMR Convention. We therefore always issue a CMR consignment note, however short the route.
Do you deliver express shipments to Slovakia by van?
Yes, we deliver express shipments to Slovakia by van up to 3.5 t as well. From South Moravia we reach Bratislava in about an hour and a half.
Do you go to eastern Slovakia – Košice and Prešov?
Yes, we serve Košice, Prešov and Michalovce regularly. Brno to Košice is about 450 km, and delivery usually takes place by the next day.
Do you carry single pallets to Slovakia?
Yes, single pallets for Slovakia travel as part loads or separately by van. Thanks to the short distance we can manage several drops in one day.
Which currency is used in Slovakia?
Slovakia uses the euro. For orders invoiced in Czech crowns we use the exchange rate on the date of supply, and we can also invoice in euros.
Do you also carry goods from Slovakia to the Czech Republic?
Yes, we handle imports from Slovakia every day – car parts, steel, tyres, food and timber. We load anywhere in Slovakia and deliver across the Czech Republic.

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