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Freight Prague → Berlin

Freight Prague → Berlin

Knapek Spedition arranges road freight from Prague to Berlin (about 350 km, usually under 6 hours) – pallets, part loads and full truckloads with tail lift and CMR liability cover. The route crosses into Germany at Krásný Les / Breitenau (D8 – A17). Vehicle within 24 hours, price confirmed within 30 minutes on +420 722 311 499.

Distanceapprox. 350 km
Usual transit timeunder 6 hours
Border crossingKrásný Les / Breitenau (D8 – A17)
Destination countryGermany
Typical cargopallets, machinery, electronics
We arrange road freight on the Prague → Berlin route – pallets, part loads and full truckloads, in both directions. A vehicle is usually ready within 24 hours.

How does the Prague → Berlin route run?

From Prague we take the D8 motorway via Ústí nad Labem to the Krásný Les – Breitenau border crossing, then the A17 past Dresden and the A13 through Lusatia to the Berlin ring road A10. The distance is about 350 km, almost all of it on motorways.

A van with an express shipment covers the route in one working day, and can do the return trip if needed. A truck loaded in Prague in the morning usually unloads in Berlin the same afternoon, or the next morning in an agreed time slot.

Where do we load and unload between Prague and Berlin?

In Prague we mostly load at the logistics parks on the edge of the city – Rudná and Jažlovice, Zdiby, Úžice or Kozomín near the D8 – and directly at production sites throughout Central Bohemia.

In Berlin we mainly unload at warehouses along the A10 ring: Großbeeren, Ludwigsfelde, Wustermark or around BER airport in Schönefeld. We also deliver to the city centre and to shopping centres, where fixed delivery windows are common.

What is shipped between Prague and Berlin?

Goods for wholesale and e-commerce warehouses dominate, along with engineering parts, packaging, furniture and building materials for Berlin construction sites. Depending on volume we arrange a van for one to several pallets, a 7.5-tonne truck or an articulated truck for 33 euro pallets.

Smaller shipments are consolidated into part loads – as the route passes Dresden on the D8 and A17, it is easy to add a pick-up or drop in Ústí nad Labem or elsewhere in Saxony.

What to watch out for on the Prague → Berlin route

  • The German truck toll applies to vehicles over 3.5 t on all motorways and federal roads; in the Czech Republic the electronic toll is charged on the D8.
  • In Germany vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 00:00 to 22:00; in the Czech Republic on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 22:00.
  • Regional holidays count too: on 31 October trucks cannot drive through Saxony, and in Berlin 8 March is a public holiday. Dates are in our driving ban calendar.
  • Central Berlin inside the S-Bahn ring is a low-emission zone (Umweltzone) – the vehicle needs the green sticker.
  • The D8 in the Ore Mountains near Krásný Les often has snow and fog in winter, so winter runs are planned with a time buffer.

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Regular transport on the Prague → Berlin route? 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 freight from Prague to Berlin take?
The route is about 350 km and the usual transit time is under 6 hours.
Which way does the truck go from Prague to Berlin?
On the D8 via Ústí nad Labem to the Krásný Les – Breitenau crossing, then the A17 past Dresden and the A13 to the Berlin ring road A10.
Is customs clearance needed between Prague and Berlin?
No. The Czech Republic and Germany are both in the EU and the Schengen area, so goods in free circulation travel without customs formalities. Customs documents are only needed for goods not in free circulation, e.g. under T1 transit.
Which documents do I need for a shipment to Berlin?
A delivery note or invoice is enough; we issue the CMR consignment note for every shipment ourselves. If the consignee needs a booking reference or order number on the documents, just send it with your order.
Can you send just one pallet to Berlin?
Yes. Single pallets go by van or as a part load with another shipment heading the same way.
How many pallets fit in a vehicle to Berlin?
A standard 13.6 m trailer holds 33 euro pallets, a 7.5-tonne truck usually 15 to 18 pallets, a van up to 5 pallets and a curtain-sided van up to 10 pallets.
Can you deliver in Berlin on the same day?
With an express van, yes, if loading in Prague is in the morning. By truck, unloading is the same afternoon or the next morning at an agreed time.
Do you deliver to Potsdam and the Berlin area?
Yes, we serve Brandenburg around Berlin just like the city itself – Potsdam, Ludwigsfelde, Großbeeren, Wustermark and the BER airport area.
Does the Berlin low-emission zone apply to trucks?
Yes. The whole area inside the S-Bahn ring is an Umweltzone and only vehicles with the green sticker may enter. We arrange vehicles that meet this requirement.
When is the truck driving ban in Germany?
Vehicles over 7.5 t may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 00:00 to 22:00. In July and August there is also a Saturday ban on selected motorways.
Do German regional holidays affect transport to Berlin?
Yes, the ban also applies on holidays of individual federal states. Berlin celebrates 8 March, Saxony – which the route crosses – 31 October and the Day of Repentance and Prayer in November. We plan loading around these days in advance.
Do the driver posting rules apply on the Prague → Berlin route?
No. Prague → Berlin is bilateral international transport, which is exempt from posting under the EU Mobility Package. Posting rules apply to cabotage and cross-trade between two other countries.
Do you also ship from Berlin to Prague?
Yes, we arrange transport in both directions. Return loads from Berlin help us offer short lead times even for smaller shipments.
How is the shipment insured on the Prague → Berlin route?
The carrier is liable under the CMR Convention up to 8.33 Special Drawing Rights per kilogram of gross weight. For higher-value goods we can arrange additional cargo insurance.
Can you load or unload in Dresden on the way to Berlin?
Yes. The route runs on the A17 and A13 past Dresden, so a stop in Dresden, elsewhere in Saxony or in Ústí nad Labem can be combined with one run.
Is regular transport on the Prague → Berlin route possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport on the Prague → Berlin route 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.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 29. 9. 2026