Knapek Spedition moves freight between Czechia and Stuttgart both ways: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, Mahle, Trumpf, Festo. About 500 km from Prague, 1–2 days.
Key facts
Distance
about 500 km from Prague
Transit
1–2 days
Manufacturers
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, Trumpf, Festo
Stuttgart is home to Mercedes, Porsche and Bosch.
We run between the Czech Republic and Stuttgart in both directions, usually by the next day.
Who manufactures in the region
Untertürkheim and Sindelfingen — Mercedes-Benz (engines, vehicle assembly).
Zuffenhausen — Porsche.
Gerlingen and Feuerbach — Bosch.
Ditzingen — Trumpf laser and machine tools.
Esslingen — Festo automation technology; Mahle and other suppliers.
Automotive in both directions
Czech suppliers ship castings, pressings and electronics to Swabia, and parts and machines come back. For production lines we deliver in fixed time slots, and machines are crane-loaded with shock-absorbing fixation.
Route
From Prague via Rozvadov and Nuremberg on the A6, from Moravia via Austria or Plzeň. We plan the German Sunday driving ban into the schedule.
Regular transport on the Stuttgart – Czech Republic route? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.
How long does transport between the Czech Republic and Stuttgart take?
Transport between the Czech Republic and Stuttgart usually arrives by the next day, at the latest in 2 days.
How far is Stuttgart from Prague?
Stuttgart is about 500 km from Prague, via Nuremberg.
Do you carry parts for the car plants in Stuttgart?
Yes, shipments from Stuttgart are planned with a fixed unloading time slot.
Can you carry machines from Ditzingen or Esslingen?
Yes, loaded by crane with shock-absorbing fixation.
Do you carry castings and pressings from the Czech Republic to Swabia?
Yes, castings and pressings from the Czech Republic to Swabia travel on pallets and in crates.
Can you carry sensitive electronics?
Yes, we carry sensitive electronics sealed and with additional insurance on request.
Do you also run return loads?
Yes, a return load lowers the price.
Which route do you take between Stuttgart and the Czech Republic?
The route runs via Rozvadov and Nuremberg on the A6.
Is there a driving ban in Germany on the route from Stuttgart to the Czech Republic?
Yes. On the route from Stuttgart to the Czech Republic, trucks may not drive in Germany on Sundays and public holidays – we plan loadings accordingly.
Is the German toll included in the price for shipments from Stuttgart?
Yes, the German toll and the tolls in the other countries on the route are always included in our quote.
Is it worth sending just a few pallets to Stuttgart?
Yes. Single pallets to Stuttgart travel in groupage runs and you only pay for the space they take – a euro pallet takes 0.4 loading metres. Usual transit on this route: 1–2 days.
Do you also run from Moravia?
Yes, from Moravia the route to Stuttgart runs via Austria or via Plzeň.
Do you also deliver from Slovakia?
Yes, goods from Stuttgart can be delivered to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Is customs clearance needed for transport to Stuttgart?
No. For transport to Stuttgart an invoice or delivery note and a CMR consignment note are enough – goods in free circulation in the EU are not cleared.
How much does transport to Stuttgart cost?
The price of transport to Stuttgart depends on volume and direction; we send a quote within 30 minutes.
Is regular transport on the Stuttgart – Czech Republic route possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport on the Stuttgart – Czech Republic 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.
