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Freight from Saarbrücken and Saarland to the Czech Republic

Freight from Saarbrücken and Saarland to the Czech Republic

Knapek Spedition, based in Břeclav, arranges road freight from Saarbrücken and the whole of Saarland to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Saarbrücken is about 640 km from Prague and about 850 km from Brno, and goods reach the consignee in 1–2 days; trucks run on the A6 via Kaiserslautern, Mannheim and Nuremberg to Rozvadov. Typical cargo is steel (plates, wire rod coils, bars), automotive parts, machinery and ceramics.

Distance to Pragueabout 640 km
Distance to Brnoabout 850 km
Transit time1–2 days
MotorwayA6 Saarbrücken – Kaiserslautern – Mannheim – Nuremberg – Waidhaus
Neighbouring regionsLorraine (France)
Key industriessteel, automotive parts, mechanical engineering, ceramics
Steel cargocoils in a coil-well trailer, plates and bars up to 13.6 m
From Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Homburg, Dillingen, Völklingen or Neunkirchen we arrange freight to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Heavy plates and coils, automotive parts, machinery and ordinary pallets – full trucks, part loads and groupage from 1 pallet.

A truck from Saarbrücken reaches the Czech Republic in 1–2 days – Prague is about 640 km away, Brno about 850 km, and the A6 runs all the way to the Rozvadov border crossing.

Saarland industry: which goods come from where

Saarland is small but heavily industrial. Many loads are heavy and hit the weight limit before the trailer floor is full.

PlaceTypical goods
Dillingenheavy steel plates, often longer than 6 m
Völklingenwire rod coils, steel bars and sections
Saarlouis and surroundingsparts from automotive suppliers, metal pressings
Homburginjection systems, bearings, tyres and other vehicle parts
Saarbrückengearboxes, engineering parts and goods from logistics warehouses
Mettlach and Merzigceramics, tiles and sanitaryware

How heavy and long steel is secured

  • Coils travel in a trailer with a coil well, chocked with wedges and lashed down with chains or straps so they cannot roll.
  • Plates lie on timber bearers, with edge protectors on the corners and anti-slip mats against shifting.
  • Bars and sections up to 13.6 m go in a curtainsider loaded by crane from above or from the side.
  • For single pieces of several tonnes we need weight and dimensions in advance to spread the axle loads correctly.

Along the A6 via Kaiserslautern and Mannheim to Rozvadov

Saarbrücken sits right on the A6, which continues via Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Heilbronn and Nuremberg to the Waidhaus – Rozvadov crossing; from there the truck takes the D5 via Plzeň to Prague and the D1 to Moravia and Slovakia. German and Czech tolls are included in the price we quote. Vehicles over 7.5 t may not run in Germany on Sundays and public holidays from 0:00 to 22:00, so a Friday-afternoon load arrives on Monday unless the consignee unloads on Saturdays.

Saarland and Lorraine on one run

Saarland borders Lorraine directly. A smaller pick-up in Forbach, Sarreguemines or Metz can be combined with a Saarland one – the French leg just has to be done before the French weekend ban for vehicles over 7.5 t (Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00). Both countries are in the EU, so the goods travel without customs with an invoice and a CMR consignment note.

What to put in a Saarland request

For steel, give the weight and dimensions of the heaviest piece; for coils, the outside diameter and width; for pallets, the number and whether they stack. Add the pick-up and delivery places. During office hours you get the quote within 30 minutes, and we usually arrange the vehicle within 24 hours of confirmation. A full truck carries about 24 t and takes 33 euro pallets on 13.6 loading metres.

More pages: Freight from Germany · Lorraine (Nancy, Metz, Épinal) · Mannheim and Heidelberg · Frankfurt

Buying steel or parts from Saarland regularly? For fixed lanes we agree set loading days and a backload from the Czech Republic – more on regular transport, or set dates via contact.

Related guides: Steel transport · Automotive freight · Machinery transport

Frequently asked questions

How many tonnes of plate from Dillingen fit on one truck?
About 24 t. With heavy plates that weight is reached long before the floor is full, so we need the exact weight of every bundle.
How are wire rod coils from Völklingen transported?
In a trailer with a coil well, chocked with wedges and secured with chains or straps. We need the weight, outside diameter and width of each coil in advance.
How long can steel bars from Saarland be?
Up to 13.6 m in a standard trailer. Longer pieces need a special vehicle, quoted separately.
How many days does steel from Saarland take to reach Ostrava?
Usually 1–2 days. Brno is about 850 km away and Ostrava a bit further, so for the more distant destinations count on the second day.
Which route does the truck take from Saarbrücken to the Czech Republic?
The A6 the whole way via Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Heilbronn and Nuremberg to Waidhaus – Rozvadov, then the D5 and, if needed, the D1.
Can you add pallets from Forbach or Metz to a Saarland pick-up?
Yes. Lorraine is just across the border and both pick-ups fit into one run; we only plan the French part outside the ban from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00.
Is there customs duty on steel from Saarland?
No. Saarland is part of Germany and the EU, so an invoice or delivery note and a CMR are enough. Customs would only apply to steel from outside the EU that has not yet been cleared.
Do you carry vehicle parts from Homburg in returnable containers?
Yes. We load parts in containers or mesh boxes and can bring the empties back on the return leg.
Can pick-ups in Saarlouis and Homburg be combined?
Yes. Both towns are in Saarland close to the motorways, so two pick-ups usually fit into one day.
Do you carry ceramics and tiles from Mettlach?
Yes, in a closed vehicle; tile pallets are loaded unstacked and secured against shifting because they are heavy and fragile.
Can you move a single gearbox or machine part from Saarbrücken?
Yes. We need the dimensions, weight and loading method – crane, forklift or ramp – and choose the trailer accordingly.
I only have 3 pallets in Saarbrücken – will that go?
Yes. Three pallets join our groupage from 1 pallet or another pick-up in Saarland or the Palatinate.
Are A6 tolls included in the price for freight from Saarland?
Yes. The quote covers German tolls on the whole A6 and Czech tolls on the D5 and D1.
When does steel loaded in Dillingen on Friday afternoon arrive?
Because of the German Sunday ban for vehicles over 7.5 t, usually on Monday; if the consignee unloads on Saturdays, delivery can be earlier.
Will you take a backload from the Czech Republic to Saarland?
Yes, on regular lanes we look for a return load to Saarland or Lorraine, which makes the run more efficient.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 20. 10. 2026