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Freight transport from Austria to the Czech Republic

Freight transport from Austria to the Czech Republic

Knapek Spedition arranges freight from Austria to the Czech Republic, based near Břeclav close to the Austrian border. Collection across Austria; from Vienna and Linz usually same or next day.

DirectionAustria → Czech Republic
Collection regionsVienna, Upper Austria, Styria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg
Usual transitsame day to 1 day
Border crossingsDrasenhofen, Wullowitz, Kleinhaugsdorf
Typical cargosteel, automotive, machinery, food
From Vienna, Linz or Salzburg your goods are often in Czechia the same day — full load, part load or single pallets.

We are based near Břeclav, a few kilometres from the Austrian border – Vienna is closer to us than Prague. That is why a shipment from Vienna and Lower Austria can be collected in the morning and be with you in the afternoon.

Where we collect in Austria – and what comes from where

  • Vienna and Lower Austria — distribution centres, food, electrical goods, the OMV refinery in Schwechat.
  • Upper Austria — Linz (voestalpine steelworks), Steyr (BMW engine plant), Wels: steel, automotive, engineering.
  • Styria — Graz (Magna Steyr, contract car manufacturing), Leoben: automotive and steel.
  • Salzburg — city and surroundings: food and drinks, logistics.
  • Tyrol — Wattens (Swarovski), Innsbruck.
  • Vorarlberg — Höchst (Blum furniture fittings), Dornbirn: textiles and fittings.

Route and transit time

From Vienna we drive via Drasenhofen – Mikulov or Kleinhaugsdorf – Hatě, from Linz via Wullowitz – Dolní Dvořiště (S10/D3). Vienna–Brno is about 140 km, Linz–Prague around 240 km. From Salzburg and Tyrol allow 1 day, from Vorarlberg 1–2 days.

What to keep in mind: Austria has a weekend ban for trucks over 7.5 t from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00 and night restrictions for noisy vehicles. Tolls are paid via GO-Box and included in the price.

How the import works

  1. Send us the loading address in Austria, quantity and required date.
  2. Within 30 minutes you receive the price for the import from Austria and a proposed loading date.
  3. During transport you know where the truck is, and we confirm the unloading time the day before.
  4. After delivery you receive the signed CMR consignment note.

Full trucks and single pallets

For large volumes we arrange a full truck (33 Euro pallets, 24 t). Smaller shipments travel as a part load or groupage – you pay only for the space they take. Chilled goods travel in a reefer trailer with monitored temperature.

Documents and customs

Austria is in the EU, so goods are not cleared through customs. An invoice and a CMR note are enough; alcohol and tobacco also need the excise accompanying document.

Shipping to Austria instead? See transport to Austria. An indicative price comes from the price calculator.

Guide for importers: Importing goods from the EU — documents, Incoterms and transit times

Related guides: Furniture transport for businesses — packing, loading metres and unloading

We also run freight from: Italy · Germany · Slovakia · Poland · the Netherlands

Cities we collect from: Vienna and Lower Austria · Linz and Upper Austria · Graz and Styria · Salzburg

Truck driving ban calendar →

Transit times for all countries →

Regular transport from Austria? 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 quickly can you bring goods from Vienna?
From Vienna and Lower Austria often the same day — loading in the morning, unloading in Moravia in the afternoon. To Bohemia usually the next day.
Is there a weekend driving ban in Austria?
Yes, for trucks over 7.5 t from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00. We plan Friday pickups so the truck reaches the border in time.
Do you carry single pallets from Austria?
Yes, as a part load or in groupage — you pay only for the space they take.
Can you collect goods from Vorarlberg or Tyrol?
Yes, from all over Austria. From the west allow 1–2 days.
Do I need customs documents when importing from Austria?
No. For goods from Austria within the EU, an invoice and a CMR note are enough.
How long does import from Vienna take?
Often the same day — Vienna to Brno is about 150 km.
How long does import from Upper Austria and Styria take?
Import from Upper Austria and Styria usually takes up to 1 day from Linz and Graz.
How long does import from Tyrol and Vorarlberg take?
1–2 days, depending on the loading place.
Which crossings are used from Austria?
Mikulov–Drasenhofen, Hatě–Kleinhaugsdorf, Dolní Dvořiště–Wullowitz and Břeclav–Reintal.
When does the Austrian driving ban apply to shipments from Austria?
From Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00 and on public holidays; at night there are restrictions for noisy vehicles.
Is the Austrian toll included in the price?
Yes, the electronic truck toll is part of the price.
Which industries import from Austria?
Steel and metals (Linz), automotive (Styria), engineering, timber and beverages.
Can you carry steel from Linz?
Yes, sections, sheets and coils loaded by crane.
Do you carry timber and sawn wood from Austria?
Yes, we carry timber and sawn wood from Austria as full truckloads or on pallets.
Can you arrange a truck with a tail lift for shipments from Austria?
Yes, for unloading without a dock we arrange a vehicle with a tail lift for shipments from Austria too – just mention it in your enquiry.
Can you deliver goods from Austria to Slovakia too?
Yes, goods from Austria can be delivered to the Czech Republic and Slovakia, also within one run.
Is customs clearance needed for goods from Austria?
No. Goods from Austria travel within the EU without customs clearance – an invoice and a CMR note are enough.
Can you arrange regular transport from Austria, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport from Austria 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.

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Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 29. 9. 2026