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Transport to Latvia

Transport to Latvia

Knapek Spedition provides transport to Latvia – pallet, part and full loads with a tail lift and CMR insurance. Main directions: Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava. Usual transit 2–3 days, vehicle within 24 hours, quote within 30 minutes at +420 722 311 499.

Destination countryLatvia
Main directionsRiga, Ventspils, Liepāja, Daugavpils
Usual transit2–3 days
Transit / bordertransit via Poland and Lithuania
Most frequent cargopallets, timber, food
We carry shipments to Latvia – pallets, part and full loads to industrial centres, in both directions.

What is the route from the Czech Republic to Latvia?

We reach Latvia along the Via Baltica through Poland and Lithuania. From the Czech Republic the route runs via Wrocław or Katowice to Warsaw, via Białystok to the Budzisko–Kalvarija crossing and on through Kaunas, Panevėžys and Bauska to Riga. Prague to Riga is about 1,350 km, roughly 200 km less from Ostrava.

The whole route is overland inside Schengen, with no ferry and no border checks. According to our transit time overview we plan 2–3 days from loading; the ports of Ventspils and Liepāja in the west are a further 150–200 km from Riga.

Where we go in Latvia – industrial centres

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

  • Riga – production, port
  • Ventspils – port
  • Liepāja – production, port
  • Daugavpils – industry
  • Jelgava – engineering

What do we transport to Latvia?

To Latvia we carry engineering products, building materials, glass, packaging and palletised goods for distribution centres around Riga. We run regularly to the port and freeport of Riga, where goods continue by sea.

Riga is the largest city in the Baltics and a logistics hub for the whole region, so we often combine shipments for Latvia with goods for Estonia and Lithuania.

Which tolls and rules apply in Latvia?

  • Tolls on the route: Poland charges the distance-based e-TOLL, Lithuania and Latvia use time-based vignettes for trucks.
  • Driving ban: Latvia has no weekend truck ban; only the Polish restrictions on public holidays and in summer apply on the way.
  • Winter: snow and frost are common in Latvia in winter – trucks run with winter equipment and frost-sensitive goods travel temperature-controlled.
  • Borders: Latvia's borders with Russia and Belarus are external EU borders – we do not go there. Within the EU goods travel without customs duty and the currency is the euro.

What do we transport from Latvia to the Czech Republic?

From Latvia to the Czech Republic we mainly carry timber and sawn wood, plywood, furniture, glass fibre, medicines from the Olaine area and food. We load in Riga, Jelgava, Valmiera, Liepāja and at smaller wood-processing plants across the country.

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

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

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

Cities we collect from: Riga and Liepāja

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Latvia do you serve?
Most often Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava and other industrial centres – dozens of cities in total.
Is regular transport to Latvia possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport to Latvia 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 Latvia take?
Transport to Latvia usually takes 2–3 days from loading, and we arrange a vehicle within 24 hours.
Which route does a truck take from the Czech Republic to Latvia?
The truck drives along the Via Baltica through Poland and Lithuania – via Warsaw, Białystok, Kaunas and Bauska to Riga. There is no ferry and no border check on the way.
How many kilometres is it from Prague to Riga?
Prague to Riga is about 1,350 km by road, roughly 200 km less from Ostrava. Liepāja and Ventspils on the west coast are about 150–200 km further.
Which tolls apply on the way to Latvia?
On the way to Latvia you pay the Polish e-TOLL and the time-based vignettes in Lithuania and Latvia. All charges are included in our quote.
Is there a weekend truck ban in Latvia?
No, Latvia has no weekend truck ban. On the way we only observe the Polish bans on public holidays and in the summer season.
Do you serve the port of Riga?
Yes, we deliver goods for vessels to the port and freeport of Riga and load containers there. We need the shipping line details and cut-off in good time.
Do you serve the ports of Ventspils and Liepāja?
Yes, we serve both western Latvian ports. From Riga it is about 190 km to Ventspils and around 210 km to Liepāja, which we include in the transit time.
How fast does a shipment reach Latvia?
According to our transit time overview we plan 2–3 days from loading. From Moravia the truck is often in Riga by the evening of the second day.
Do you carry single pallets to Latvia?
Yes, single pallets for Latvia travel as part loads with other Baltic shipments. Riga lies midway between Lithuania and Estonia, which makes combining loads easy.
Do you carry timber and plywood from Latvia?
Yes, timber, sawn wood and plywood are among Latvia's main exports and we carry them regularly. For long sawn timber we use a side-loading truck.
Is transport to Latvia free of customs duty?
Yes, Latvia is in the EU, the eurozone and Schengen, so goods travel without customs duty. Customs formalities would only apply to goods going on to Russia or Belarus – we do not handle such transport.
How does winter affect transport to Latvia?
Snowfall and frost are common in the Latvian winter. Trucks run with winter equipment and we add a time buffer for winter deliveries.
Can you combine shipments to Riga and Tallinn?
Yes, Riga to Tallinn is only about 310 km. We often carry shipments for both Baltic capitals in one truck.
Do you also carry goods from Latvia to the Czech Republic?
Yes, we handle imports from Latvia regularly – timber, plywood, furniture, glass fibre and medicines. We load anywhere in Latvia and deliver across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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